SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, delivered a major energy modernization bill Thursday, bringing labor unions, environmental advocates and business groups together to protect local power plant jobs and expand access to new career training as the...
CHICAGO – State Rep. John D’Amico, D-Chicago, is continuing his efforts to increase access to career opportunities in the trades by working to expand vocational job training through his support of a law creating the Training in Building Trades Program, which awards...
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is partnering with Chicago State University and Washington Heights Workforce Center to host a free job readiness and résumé writing workshop.“Oftentimes, the quality of a jobseeker’s resume can determine whether or not...
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...
ALTON, Ill. –State Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton is teaming up with Lewis and Clark Community College to host an Adult Education Seminar to connect residents with education and job training resources available to them on Thursday, June 20 at 6 p.m. “One of my goals in...