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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

The Workforce Equity Initiative provides short-term, post-secondary education/training programs designed to help participants gain employment in high-wage and in-demand occupations.

Programs

• Auto Technician
• Basic Nurse Assistant (CNA)
• Central Sterile Service Technician
• Clinical Medical Assistant
• CNA to Clinical Medical Assistant
• Dental Assistant
• Electrical Distribution Lineman
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Google IT Support Certificate
• HVAC
• 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:

• WEI application: Apply now
• 2022-2023 FAFSA application
• Career Coach assessment
• WEI information form