See notice of award, attachment 1 - terms and conditions, attachment D - statement of work, abstract

The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) received a $1,665,343 Project Grant from the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration under the Registered Apprenticeship program (CFDA 17.285) for the three-year period from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. This award supports DCEO's expansion and modernization of registered apprenticeship opportunities across Illinois, with particular emphasis on developing new apprenticeship programs and pre-apprenticeship initiatives in critical industries such as healthcare, information technology, clean energy, manufacturing, and construction trades.

The grant funds DCEO's efforts to connect individuals—particularly those from underrepresented populations—with skilled career pathways while addressing statewide workforce development needs. As a key intermediary between federal funding sources and local communities, DCEO will leverage this award to expand apprenticeship access through partnerships with sub-recipients including community colleges, local workforce development boards, and economic development organizations throughout the state. The initiative aligns with the federal Registered Apprenticeship program's broader objective of diversifying and expanding the skilled workforce to meet employer demands across the United States.