Workforce Upskilling for HVAC Supply Chain Manufacturers Grant

Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is offering funding through the Fast Track Training Support Program to enhance workforce skills for HVAC supply chain manufacturers in St. Clair County. This initiative aims to support local businesses by providing training and job placement services, fostering economic development and innovation within the region. Eligible organizations can apply for this critical funding to upskill workers and meet the demands of a growing industry.

Note: For your application to be considered, your entity must be pre-qualified prior to the application deadline.
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
By attracting and supporting major job creators, investing in communities, strengthening Illinois’ world-class workforce, fostering innovation, and ushering in the new clean energy economy, DCEO works to fortify Illinois’ reputation as a global economic powerhouse while ensuring Illinois is the best state to live, work and do business.
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (the “Department” or “DCEO”) is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) to set forth the requirements for funding for the Fast Track Training Support Program funded by the Workforce, Technology and Economic Development Fund 20 ILCS 605/605-420, for the following purposes:
To assist individuals targeted for service through education, training and workforce development programs to obtain employment related skills and obtain employmentTo identify, develop, commercialize and promote technology within the StateTo promote economic development within the State
This NOFO is for a local workforce innovation area (LWIA) in St. Clair County to provide a range of services to Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC) and plumbing supply chain manufacturers currently located in or relocating to St. Clair County that are seeking to hire, train and/or upskill workers. This funding is intended to provide critically needed workforce development training and job placement support to specialized manufacturers in the St Clair County area.