2022 - ECC Receives New Grant to Support Accelerated Skills Training

Elgin Community College has partnered with the Kane County Office of Community Reinvestment to offer job skills training services through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act* (WIOA). WIOA is a federally funded program geared toward helping individuals gain the professional skills necessary to start or advance their careers.

ECC will offer small cohort training options to expedite the earning of corresponding credentials. 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. See the list of ECC programs offered through WIOA. 

Other partner colleges participating in the grant include Kishwaukee College and Waubonsee Community College. 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 unemployed workers in Kane, Kendall, and DeKalb counties can qualify for 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.”

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 above or to see if you qualify for WIOA training assistance, visit Elgin Community College.

To learn more about general job search assistance and support services across the three-county area, contact workNet Batavia at 630-762-2120.

*Funding is through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) as authorized by the local Workforce Development Board that services Kane, Kendall, and DeKalb Counties and is available to individuals meeting eligibility requirements. Equal Opportunity program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For more information, visit the Kane County website.