The IYIP-SJ grant funds paid summer jobs for Illinois youth to build employability skills and workforce readiness through structured, entry-level work experience.
The Illinois Youth Investment Program funds holistic employment and career development support for at-risk youth ages 16-24 in select Illinois counties.
Indy Summer Youth Programs support organizations offering safe, affordable summer enrichment and employment for Marion County youth, helping them learn, develop interests and connect with friends.
The Illinois Cooperative Work Study Program funds Illinois colleges to expand paid internships and real-world research experiences, supporting workforce development in science and related fields.
Redeploy Illinois funds community-based programs that provide alternatives to juvenile incarceration, aiming to reduce youth commitments and improve outcomes statewide.
Illinois Climate Works Pre-apprenticeship Program (CEJA) supports regional centers offering training and apprenticeship enrollment support to prepare a diverse workforce for building trades and clean energy careers.