Welcome to WEI!
Bring the grit. Reach the goal.

The Open Door – WEI Grant Program at LLCC is designed to bridge workforce gaps and equip participants with the skills needed to secure well-paying, full-time careers. Our trades and health care certificate programs can be completed in one year or less and focus on high-demand industries with strong employment opportunities. The grant is funded through the Illinois Community College Board.

What we provide

WEI provides resources for short-term education/training programs designed to help participants gain employment in high-wage and in-demand occupations.

Programs

Workforce and trade

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Training
• Google IT Support Certificate
• HVAC
• IT Help Desk Certificate
• Residential Construction
• Truck Driver Training – CDL
• Welding

Health professions and medical

• Basic Nurse Assistant (CNA)
• Clinical Medical Assistant
• CNA to Clinical Medical Assistant
• Electrocardiogram (ECG) Technician Training
• Phlebotomy Technician

WEI student support services

As a WEI participant, you can 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 placement assistance

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

Enrolling in WEI

WEI application: closed

The WEI application is currently closed. The application will re-open during the summer.