2024 Illinois Works Annual Conference

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Host Organization:

Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity

Public/Private:

Private

Host Org. Industry(s):

Construction

Event Information:

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Event Description

The Illinois Works Annual Conference is hosted by the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity to bring together workforce leaders, administrators, grantees, and leadership to highlight program success, network, and collaborate. The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's grant program established a network of community-based, nonprofit organizations throughout Illinois to provide services to recruit, pre-screen, and provide pre-apprenticeship skills training to prepare participants for a DOL registered apprenticeship program.