State Announces New Investments to Expand Illinois Apprenticeship Program to Support 17,000 This Year!
ffice of State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins - Newsletter July 17, 2020
Published: July 17, 2020
This week, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced a $4.7 million investment that will expand the Illinois Apprenticeship Program to serve an additional 568 residents in training programs over the next two years. Overall, the State of Illinois is making a $20 million investment in the Illinois Apprenticeship Program to support 17,000+ apprenticeships in 2020 alone.
To support this expansion, the State is awarding grants to 25 partner organizations who will expand training programs and employer partnerships, with an emphasis on growing capacity in underserved communities. New and expanded programming will include an array of training pathways that are high-demand and high-paying career fields, such as IT, manufacturing, construction, pharmaceuticals, and more.
For more on eligibility and to locate apprenticeship opportunities near you, visit the link below.
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