Welcome to WEI!
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The Workforce Equity Initiative, funded through an Illinois Community College Board grant, aims to serve 150 low-income students, 75% of whom must be African American.
What we provide
WEI provides free, short-term education/training programs designed to help participants gain employment in high-wage and in-demand occupations. Students receive supports, including compensation to help cover basic costs while receiving the training.
Programs
- Auto Technician
- Basic Nurse Assistant (CNA)
- Business Operations Facilitator
- Central Sterile Service Technician
- Clinical Medical Assistant
- CNA to Clinical Medical Assistant
- Dental Assistant
- Electrical Distribution Lineman
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Google IT Support Certificate
- Hospitality Professional
- HVAC
- Management
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Residential Construction
- Truck Driver Training – CDL
- Unmanned Aircraft System Remote Pilot Training
- Welding
WEI student support services
As a WEI participant, you will receive:
- Free tuition and fees
- Books and materials
- A stipend
- Transportation assistance
- Child care assistance
- Waiver for prior unpaid fees owed to LLCC
- Loanable laptop and Wi-Fi hotspots
- Tutoring
- Essential and employability skills training
- Job placements
Eligibility
In order to participate in the WEI program, you must:
- Reside within the LLCC district
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who meets certain eligibility requirements
- Be low income (i.e. qualify for federal financial aid; receive SNAP benefits, Medicaid or TANF)
- Meet requirements of selected WEI program
Steps to enroll in WEI
Ready to apply? Complete the following: