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Employers & Illinois' Clean Energy Future
​Employers play a big role in building Illinois’s clean energy future. CEJA programs administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO):
  • Train a skilled clean energy workforce
  • Support business growth with funding and resources
  • ​Provide early funding for clean energy projects
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Looking to Hire?
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​Energy Workforce Equity Portal

Connect with job seekers in clean energy. The portal links clean energy companies with Equity Eli​gible Persons​ looking for work.
  • Job seekers can post their availability
  • Developers can post jobs and search for workers
​​​Visit the Energy Workforce Equity Portal
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​Training Partners Near You

DCEO CEJA workforce programs are in 14 regions across Illinois. Training partners help connect employers with trained workers.

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Looking to Grow Your Business?

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CEJA Contractor Incubator & Accelera​tor Programs

These programs help small businesses, nonprofits, and community-based organizations grow. Services include:
  • Funding support
  • Expert mentoring
  • Licensing and certification help
  • Workforce connections
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Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)

Free, one-on-one advising across Illinois. SBDCs can help with: 
  • Business and marketing plans
  • Training opportunities
  • Growth strategies 

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Looking to Fund a New Project?
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CEJA Economic Development Programs

Direct funding for clean energy and energy efficiency projects, especially in communities transitioning away from fossil fuels.
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DCEO Grant Opp​ortunities 

Find other active state grant opportunities throughout the year. 
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Clean Energy Funding Opportunities

Learn about grants at other state agencies, local- and county-level grants, or private funding. 

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Regional Economic Development (RED) Team

Get local connections, tax incentive info, and funding guidance.