Women and people of color are now the two fastest-growing groups in Illinois’ construction workforce, a shift researchers link to investments in pre-apprenticeship programs. The findings come from a ...

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A new study has found that targeted investments in pre-apprenticeship programs are rapidly changing the face of Illinois’ construction workforce, with women and black workers now representing the ...

Chicago, IL, June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eden Career Institute (ECI) announced that it has been awarded a $325,000 grant through the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program (ILWPP), a ...

Scranton is offering grant funding to organizations providing pre-apprenticeship opportunities in carpentry and the building trades. Officials recently announced the grant opportunity, encouraging ...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ComEd and HIRE360 today joined members of the community to recognize the first class of graduates of the Take Charge: Pre-Apprenticeship program, a first-of-its-kind program ...

Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program for building and construction trades has expanded to Rock Island, Henry and Mercer counties. The no-cost program aims to prepare high school graduates for a ...

As the training administrator at Western Washington Sheet Metal Local 66, Jeff Reinhardt has seen many apprentices come and go. Over the years, he realized a common thread among many of those who ...

The path to the principalship isn’t straightforward for many educators. It can be a significant investment of time and money. Plus, some educators, unless tapped by their bosses, may not see ...

For the third consecutive year, Delaware County Community College students are spending their summer not just learning about science, but actively contributing to it. Four students have been selected ...