Elgin Community College, Kishwaukee College and Waubonsee Community College have partnered
with the Kane County Office of Community Reinvestment to offer job skills training
services through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
The collaboration between the colleges and Kane County allows each institution to
share resources and connect WIOA-eligible job seekers to credentialed training programs.
Unemployed adults and underemployed workers in Kane, Kendall and DeKalb counties can
qualify for access to funding to cover training expenses for in-demand careers.
“This exciting partnership provides an extraordinary boost to our local workforce
by helping individuals retool and train for high-demand jobs in our region,” said
Ron Ford, Chair of the Workforce Development Board. “Most importantly, this initiative
offers life-changing opportunities by providing industry credentials at little to
no cost to the job seeker.”
WIOA is a federally funded program geared toward helping individuals gain the professional
skills necessary to start or advance their careers. To expedite the earning of corresponding
credentials, small cohort training options will be offered at each college and class
costs for books, tuition, and supplies will be supported by WIOA funding for eligible
and suitable individuals. These accelerated training programs will also offer career
counseling and support to match job seekers with local employers based on their skill
set.
Upcoming programs at the colleges include:
- Basic Nurse Assisting
- Pharmacy Technician
- Information Technology (IT)
- Truck Driver Training
- Welding
- Supply Chain Management
- Automotive
- Adult Education
- And more
For more information regarding the programs available and WIOA eligibility, visit:
To learn more about general job search assistance and support services available across
the three-county area, you can also contact workNet Batavia at 630-762-2120 or https://worknetbatavia.com/.
Funding is through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA,) as authorized
by the local Workforce Development Board that services Kane, Kendall and DeKalb County,
and is available to individuals meeting eligibility requirements. Equal Opportunity
program. Auxiliary aides and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
For more information visit, https://www.countyofkane.org/WDD/.