Employers

WHY APPRENTICESHIP?

Employers across the country struggle to find workers with the right skills due to the growing skills gap in the workforce. Help change that by discovering apprenticeship today.

Apprenticeship programs benefit business!

Shape Your Workforce: Prepare, Train, and Retain

Build a talent pipeline of skilled workers

Recruit and develop a diverse and highly skilled workforce

Improve productivity, and your bottom line (a positive Return on Investment)

Reduce turnover, improve loyalty, and retain top talent

Demonstrate investment in your community

Become eligible to receive Tax Credits.

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Have a specific question about apprenticeship? Send an email to apprenticeship@illinoisworknet.com.

Flexible Training Models

Apprenticeship is a flexible training model that can be customized to meet the needs of businesses across multiple industries. Find resources for each of the industries by clicking on the appropriate icon below. For a list of apprenticeable occupations, view the U.S. Department of Labor's List of Occupations Officially Recognized as Apprenticeable by the Office of Apprenticeship.