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Workforce Equity Initiative.

The Workforce Equity Initiative funds participating Illinois community colleges to provide short-term training leading toward high-wage, in-demand work.

Offered byIllinois Community College Boardverified 2026-07-10

Overview

What it does.

Individuals access the initiative through funded colleges rather than applying to ICCB directly. Chester eligibility depends on the current grant year, participating college, service area, target population, and available program.

Best for: Adults seeking short-term credentials through a funded Illinois community college.

Eligibility

Who and what may qualify.

Eligible applicants

  • Adults served by a participating community college program
  • Illinois community colleges applying during a grant cycle

Eligible uses

  • Short-term credentials in high-demand sectors
  • Training and participant supports delivered by funded colleges

Uses excluded by the source

  • Direct individual cash grants
  • Enrollment outside a participating college's program rules

Application

How to start.

  1. Check ICCB's current grantee information.
  2. Contact a participating college to confirm residence, target-population, and program eligibility.

Timing: The cited grant materials are cycle-based; verify the current participating-college intake period.

Planning notes

Limits to account for.

  • Chester is not guaranteed to be in a current grantee's service population.
  • Participant eligibility and training options vary by college and year.

A local workforce center can help compare this option with WIOA-funded training.

Evidence

Official sources.