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Lilly Spotlights New Law to Increase Training in the Building Trades

Oct 1, 2019 | Lilly

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is drawing attention to a new law to increase job training in the building trades and help rehabilitate abandoned homes. “Building a stronger Illinois means equipping young people with the skills they need...

Edly-Allen Promotes New Tax Relief for Research and Development Projects, Apprenticeship Programs

Sep 10, 2019 | Edly-Allen

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A bipartisan measure sponsored by state Rep. Mary Edly-Allen, D-Libertyville, and widely supported by the Illinois business community to make the state a more competitive place to grow and run a successful business was recently signed into...

Moylan Initiative to Expand Job Creation Programs, Apprenticeship Tax Credits Becomes Law

Aug 24, 2019 | Moylan

DES PLAINES, Ill. – Advocating for local economic growth, state Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, sponsored legislation to help boost economic development in Illinois by investing in businesses that invest in local jobs and apprenticeships that lead to good-paying...

Hernandez Legislation to Increase Minority Jobs Signed into Law

Aug 14, 2019 | Hernandez_B

AURORA, Ill. – Legislation supported by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, to increase the number of apprenticeship jobs for minorities throughout the state was signed into law last week.“Jobs in the construction industry are in high demand and can be a great...

Connor-Backed Legislation Promoting Equal Opportunity in Apprenticeship Programs Now Law

Aug 2, 2019 | Connor

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law backed by state Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport, will expand access to apprenticeship programs and ensure all have a pathway to high-paying careers.“Illinois has a shortage of skilled workers. This makes us less competitive as a state to...