Employer Training Investment Program / Competitive Component
Illinois companies that are retraining/upgrading the skills of their existing workforce may be eligible for ETIP grants. Grants may be awarded to individual companies, as well as to intermediary organizations offering training to meet the common training needs of multiple companies.
Single Company Training Grants - Application Due Date: April 15, 2009
Individual companies undertaking customized on-site training programs may apply for an ETIP grant if they are: expanding the business enterprise in Illinois, expanding into new markets, introducing more efficient technologies/continuous improvement systems, expanding exports from Illinois, and providing additional training to employees who will be threatened with layoff.
ETIP Single Company Application
Multi-Company Training Grants - Application Due Date: April 15, 2009
The Illinois Department of Commerce and economic Opportunity is soliciting applications from interested and qualified intermediary organizations to implement eligible training programs on behalf of companies participating in the project. The intermediary organization will conduct or sponsor the employee training programs, coordinate all grant administrative and training evaluation reporting functions on behalf of the companies in the project.
ETIP Multi-Company Application
Training Resources - weTRaIN Network
The Illinois Community Colleges weTRaIN network serves nearly 3,000 firms each year through 36 training sites. Supported by 150 statewide representatives working in partnership with some of the nation’s top training firms, weTRaIN provides easy and affordable access to world-class training, resources, and support services.
Contact Information
For more information regarding the Employer Training Investment Program, please contact Cesar Lopez.
Cesar Lopez
Employer Training Investment Program / Competitive Component
100 W Randolph, Suite 3-400
Chicago, IL 60601
Tel: 312-814-2700
Fax: 312-814-2703
Cesar.Lopez@illinois.gov