Illinois is leading the Nation in proclamations and events this year! We have over 94 proclamations from the Governor, educational entities, municipalities, employers, unions, non-profits, and more. Additionally, over 231 events are being held around the State. You can find these proclamations and event information here. Register for one or more of the Apprenticeship Illinois webinars sponsored by the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity:

• Friday, November 17th, 9:00 AM-10:00 AM Webinar: Highlighting Illinois Apprentices
  

On Monday, Assistant Director Cameron Joost and the Illinois Workforce Innovation Board's (IWIB) Apprenticeship Committee Chair, Daniel Serota, presented Dr. Keith Cornille, President of Heartland Community College, with the Governor's National Apprenticeship Week Proclamation to officially kick off NAW. The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship Director, Deb Cremeens-Risinger, presented the college with the approved and signed standards for their Registered Apprenticeship Program for Registered Nurses. Lavon Nelson, with the Illinois Community College Board, recognized Heartland, the employers, and apprentices for their commitment to expanding apprenticeships. And, to top it off, over 20 Apprentices from OSF, Rivian, Carle, Bridgestone, and Ferrero participated in the Apprentice Signing Ceremony!

On Tuesday, the IWIB Apprenticeship Committee announced the 2024 Inaugural Apprentice Ambassador Cohort on the Apprenticeship Illinois social media platforms! You can find the recording and more information about the program here.

Please welcome our 2024 apprentice ambassadors:

1. Alan Rodriguez, Unite Here Local 1, Chicago

2. Kandis Draw, The HAP Foundation, Oak Brook, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kandis-draw/

3. Aaron Henry, Zurich North America, Schaumburg, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-henry-48950962/

4. Millenia Wells, Memorial Hospital, Belleville, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/millenia-wells-00a5471b3/

5. Gayle Edwards, Northwestern Medicine, Chicago

6. Cody Myles, North American Lighting, Paris, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cody-myles-323806206/

7. Morgan Arnold, Aon Corporation, Chicago, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-arnold-569422230/

8. Bianca Harmon, McDonald's, Chicago, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bianca-harmon-71230ba2/

9. Martha Martinez, Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Chicago

10. Zoe Pierce, Zeller Construction of Marion, Marion
    

11. Nathan Shook, Accenture, West Peoria, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-shook-92b814126/ 

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