Population to be Served: Youth, Adults, Incumbent Workers
Eligible Applicants: Community-Based Organizations, Nonprofits, Public Colleges or Universities
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity issued the funding opportunity to expand the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program in geographic areas where the Office of Illinois Works does not presently have pre-apprenticeship programs and to increase the representation of underrepresented groups that presently are not served or are underserved by existing programs including individuals of Asian descent, Veterans, and Women, among others.
Population to be Served: Individuals experiencing homelessness
Eligible Applicants: Community-Based Organizations, Private Nonprofit Organizations, Faith-Based Organizations, Local Workforce Innovation Areas
The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity partnered with the Illinois Department of Human Services and the Illinois Interagency Task Force on Homelessness to Prevent and End Homelessness. The funding opportunity connects individuals experiencing homelessness to employment and establishes systemic coordination of the homeless response and workforce systems.
Populations to be Served: Adults
Eligible Applicants: Public or Private Educational Institutions
The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity's Job Training and Economic Development (JTED) program provides funding to build the capacity of the State's workforce system and prioritize creating equitable access for historically underrepresented populations. The
teacher apprenticeship pilot program is for paraprofessional educators facing barriers to employment and provides career pathway opportunities and supportive services for placement into the teacher workforce.
Population to be Served: Youth, Adults, Incumbent Workers
Eligible Applicants: Private Nonprofit Organizations, Federal WIOA Administrative Entities, Community Action Agencies, Industry Associations, Public or Private Educational Institutions
The Job Training and Economic Development (JTED) program provides funding to build the capacity of the state's workforce system and prioritize creating equitable access for historically underrepresented populations in Illinois. The JTED program model intends to address the barriers to work experienced by adults and youth after the pandemic and provides a pool of talented job seekers for businesses still struggling due to the pandemic to fill their workforce needs.
Population to be Served: Youth, Adults
Eligible Applicants: Non-Profit, Community-Based Organizations,
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity announced the NOFO to increase training opportunities in the trades, expand the clean energy talent pipeline, and boost diversity in the clean energy trade industries by providing resources to limit barriers to participation.
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Population to be Served: Adults
Eligible Applicants: Non-Profit, Community-Based Organizations
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity announced the NOFO to provide innovative, employer-driven training approaches that pair education and occupational training with work-based learning to individuals needing self-sustaining employment.
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Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship NOFO 2022
Population to be Served: Youth, Adults, Incumbent Workers Eligible Applicants: Non-Profit, Community-Based Organizations, Industry Associations, Chambers of Commerce, Local Workforce Areas, Community Colleges, Technical Schools, School Districts
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity announced the NOFO to increase training opportunities, expand the talent pipeline, and boost diversity in the construction industry and building trades set forth by the Illinois Works Jobs Program Act ("Illinois Works Act"), 30 ILCS 559/20-1. Learn more about this funding opportunity.
FEJA Multi-Cultural Jobs Program NOFO 2022
Population to be Served: Youth, Adults, Incumbent Workers
Eligible Applicants: Community-Based Organizations
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity announced the Notice of Funding Opportunity to continue creating and enhancing economic or career-related opportunities within the clean-energy sector through training and work readiness programs.
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Craft Apprenticeship Program NOFO 2022
Population to be Served: Youth, Adults, Incumbent Workers
Eligible Applicants: Community-Based Organizations, Government Organizations, Educational Institutions, Small Businesses
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity announced the NOFO to provide apprenticeship and workforce opportunities for individuals interested in solar industry positions, including diverse low-income or economically disadvantaged populations.
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Job Training & Economic Development (JTED) NOFO 2021
Population to be Served: Youth, Adults, Incumbent Workers
Eligible Applicants: Private Nonprofit Organizations, Federal WIOA Administrative Entities, Community Action Agencies, Industry Associations, Public or Private Educational Institutions
The NOFO provides innovative, employer-driven training approaches that pair education and occupational training with work-based learning to support regional and local economic development for businesses and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship NOFO 2021
Population to be Served: Youth, Adults, Incumbent Workers
Eligible Applicants: Community-Based Organizations, Public Colleges, Universities
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity announced the NOFO to provide pathways and manage the transition from a pre-apprenticeship program to a full apprenticeship program. The expansion of training programs
boosts diversity in the construction industry and building trades set forth by the Illinois Works Jobs Program Act ("Illinois Works Act"), 30 ILCS 559/20-1. Learn more about this funding opportunity.
Apprenticeship Expansion Program NOFO 2021
Population to be Served: Youth, Adults, Incumbent Workers
Eligible Applicants: Local Workforce Innovation Boards
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity announced the Apprenticeship Expansion Program NOFO to expand innovative and high-quality apprenticeship programs to prepare for jobs in high-demand industries. Expanding apprenticeships help businesses with their current and future workforce needs and individuals to enter a career pathway with work-based learning. Learn more about this funding opportunity.
Career Pathway NOFO
Population to be Served: Youth, Adults, Incumbent Workers
Eligible Applicants: Local Workforce Innovation Boards
Before the COVID-19 Pandemic, unemployment rates were at or near record lows, and many adults had successfully gained or increased employment. However, the COVID-19 outbreak and the subsequent economic downturn caused unemployment highs among all groups of workers. Learn more about this funding opportunity.
Technical Assistance NOFO 2019
Population to be Served: Youth, Adults, Incumbent Workers
Eligible Applicants: Local Workforce Innovation Boards
Apprenticeship Expansion Program NOFO 2019
Population to be Served: Youth, Adults, Incumbent Workers
Eligible Applicants: Community-Based Organizations
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity announced the NOFO to serve at least 800 new registered apprentices as part of a larger strategy to help companies develop and expand apprenticeships. Expanding apprenticeships help businesses with their current and future workforce needs and individuals to enter a career pathway with work-based learning.
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National Dislocated Worker Grant NOFO
Population to be Served: Employers
Eligible Applicants: Community-Based Organizations
Program Length: October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2020
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced the release of the updated Notice of Funding Opportunity under the National Dislocated Worker Grant Program. For more information, click here.
WIOA Statewide Workforce Innovation NOFO
Population to be Served: Employers
Eligible Applicants: Community-Based Organizations
Program Length: February 23, 2018 - October 15, 2018
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced the release of the updated Notice of Funding Opportunity under the WIOA Statewide Workforce Innovation Program.
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Illinois Talent Pipeline Management NOFO
Population to be Served: Employers
Eligible Applicants: Community-Based Organization, Adult Education, Community College, University
Program Length: February 23, 2018 - October 15, 2018
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced the release of the updated Notice of Funding Opportunity under the Illinois Talent Pipeline Program.
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Population to be Served: Employers
Eligible Applicants: Community-Based Organization
Program Length: February 23, 2018 - September 17, 2018
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced the Notice of Funding Opportunity to expand Registered Apprenticeship programs and grow partnerships apprenticeship programs.
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Trade Adjustment Assistance NOFO
Population to be Served: Employers
Eligible Applicants: Community-Based Organizations
Program Length: February 23, 2018 - August 15, 2018
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity released the updated Notice of Funding Opportunity under the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program. For more information, click here.
Population to be Served: Low Wage / Low Skilled Workers, Disadvantaged Persons
Eligible Applicants: Community-Based Organizations
Illinois Talent Pipeline Grant 2015
Population to be Served: Employers
Eligible Applicants: Community-Based Organizations, Adult Education, Community Colleges, Universities
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced the release of the 2015 Notice of Funding Opportunity under the
Illinois Talent Pipeline Program.
