Workforce Partners

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Live Support

Whether you’re an Apprenticeship Illinois grantee looking for reporting help or a workforce stakeholder seeking assistance on developing and registering an apprenticeship program, the Apprenticeship Illinois team is here and ready to help.

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Programmatic Office Hours
Mondays & Wednesdays · 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Monthly Technical Assistance Check-In
First Wednesday monthly · 1:30–2:30 PM
Open Technical Assistance Office Hours
Wednesdays · 10:00–11:00 AM
Submit Help Desk Ticket
For grantees needing technical assistance
Submit a Help Request: Instructions
Step-by-step guide
Specialist Reporting Guide
PDF · reference
Intermediary Reporting Guide
PDF · reference
Event Calendar Instructions
How to subscribe
For specialists

Employer Outreach Printables

Resources in this section have been developed for Apprenticeship Specialists conducting outreach to employers and businesses. If you’re an employer looking for information on getting started with an apprenticeship, visit the Employers page​.

Browse the Prin​table Library
Understan​ding LWIAs
One-pager
DOL Compone​nts
Reference sheet
Sponsor Guide for Businesses
Guide
Case Study: Clay County Hospital
Case study
Targeted Approach: Business Engagement
Playbook
Build a program

Apprenticeship Program Development

Links and technical assistance resources to streamline developing or registering an apprenticeship program with U.S. DOL. For additional assistance, contact the State Apprenticeship Mentor.

Standards Builder
DOL Occupation Finder
apprenticeship.gov
Standards Builder
DOL tool
O*NET Online
onetonline.org
Standards Builder Checklist
Worksheet
Learn live

Webinars & Events

Explore expert-led Apprenticeship Illinois webinars, or learn more about initiatives such as the Apprenticeship Bootcamp and National Apprenticeship Week events.

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Current Series
Webinar schedule
Previous Series
Archive
Apprenticeship Illinois Recordings
Video library
Apprenticeship Bootcamp
Program
National Apprenticeship Week
Annual initiative
Network

Partner Resources

Illinois has a network of statewide and national partnerships supporting the expansion of work-based learning. Additional resources from partners, including the Illinois Community College Board, are available.

Visit DOL Apprenticeship Academy
ICCB Apprenticeship Report
Illinois Community College Board
DOL Apprenticeship Academy
Training hub
Workforce System Partnerships
Overview
Apprenticeship Illinois Expansion Dictionary
Glossary
Partner Finder Guide
Directory
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Employer Outreach Media

Media produced by and on behalf of Apprenticeship Illinois to support outreach to businesses and employers. Resources are publicly available for use in presentations, events, and broadcasts.

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S&C Videos
Video series
The Apprentice Perspective Podcast
Podcast
Apprenticeship Outreach
Campaign assets
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