Are Skills the Missing Piece of Your Job Search?
Get Help Paying for the Training You Need
Through the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), we may be be able to pay for you to attend local training programs to get new skills or obtain a professional certification to be more marketable in your job search.
There are possibilities for training or certification in many different occupations, and in many different industries in DuPage County, including healthcare, information technology, manufacturing, office & clerical, trucking & logistics, accounting, and more.
GRANTS FOR UP TO $10,000
If you are found to be eligible, an appointment will be set up with a career counselor to determine your scholarship funding.
Job seekers who live in DuPage County, or who were laid off from a company in DuPage County, may apply for a WIOA grant at workNet DuPage. Those living outside of DuPage County may apply, but DuPage residents are given priority. If you are receiving unemployment benefits, you can continue to receive them while you are taking classes.
GET CERTIFIED.
Advance your career through professional certifications and training
STEP TWO
RESEARCH YOUR TRAINING
Before your Assessment, please research and/or visit several schools that provide the training you need. By doing this research before your appointment, we will be able to assess your status and plans more quickly and prevent any delay in starting training. Consider the following questions:
- Is the school that I’m considering an approved training provider?
- How much does the program cost? (the WIOA program can fund up to $10,000 of training.)
- Is this training necessary for me to become employed? (If it is, please be prepared to tell your career counselor why.)
- Will I be able to find a job related to this program after I finish training?
- Is this type of job in-demand?
SEARCH FOR APPROVED TRAINING PROVIDERS
Search by program name or by school name at Illinois workNet. When you arrive on the search page, you may need to scroll down on the page to perform your search.
IN-DEMAND CAREERS IN DUPAGE COUNTY
Explore some of the training programs and certifications possible through the WIOA program. Discover career paths in the fast growing fields of healthcare, information technology, manufacturing, and transportation, distribution and logistics.
