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LWIA 24 Registered Apprenticeship Support.

LWIA 24 helps regional employers use registered apprenticeships and other employer-driven work-based learning strategies.

Offered bySouthwestern Illinois workNetverified 2026-07-10

Overview

What it does.

The workforce system's current regional plan and annual reporting identify registered apprenticeships as part of its employer-driven services. Employers should begin with the Chester workNet office and may also coordinate with SWIC as a registered apprenticeship sponsor.

Best for: Employers building a repeatable talent pipeline that combines paid work and related instruction.

Eligibility

Who and what may qualify.

Eligible applicants

  • Employers and training partners developing or using registered apprenticeship pathways in LWIA 24

Eligible uses

  • Registered apprenticeship planning
  • Employer and training-provider coordination
  • Related work-based learning support

Uses excluded by the source

  • Unregistered informal training presented as a registered apprenticeship

Application

How to start.

  1. Contact the Chester workNet office with the occupation and workforce need.
  2. Ask for apprenticeship navigation and potential coordination with SWIC or another registered sponsor.

Timing: Planning assistance is ongoing; financial support is subject to current program rules and funds.

Planning notes

Limits to account for.

  • Registered apprenticeship requires formal standards and sponsor coordination.
  • No specific funding amount is guaranteed.

May align with WIOA participant support, on-the-job training, incumbent worker training, or SWIC sponsorship when approved.

Evidence

Official sources.