Illinois Works

You are invited to register for the upcoming Illinois Works Apprenticeship Initiative Compliance Overview for contractors, grantees, and loan recipients. This virtual session is scheduled for March 25, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This training will provide a comprehensive overview of the Illinois Works Apprenticeship Initiative, including recent legislative and policy updates, program requirements, and compliance expectations. Participants will also receive detailed guidance on completing required reporting forms accurately and in alignment with… Read Full Post

Would you like to be next to earn bid credits? Have you hired an Illinois Works Pre-apprenticeship graduate that has been enrolled in an IDOL RAP? We’d love a chance to talk to you and answer any questions you might have about how you can be earning Bid Credits! We’re excited to invite you to our weekly Illinois Works Bid Credit Program Technical Assistance meeting, held every Thursday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. This… Read Full Post

By Amy Yee | Aug 20, 2025 It’s significant as the state’s construction industry struggles to fill jobs and gears up for more expansion under the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, which sets a goal to fuel Illinois entirely by clean energy by 2050. Students in the 548 Foundation Clean Energy training program build a mock roof as part of their education to enter the solar industry. | Zubaer Khan/Sun-Times Programs to prepare workers for… Read Full Post