Employment Training Investment Program (ETIP)
To assist Illinois workforce in upgrading their skills with latest technology, State-Funded initiative awards grants to reimburse job training costs for their incumbent workforce.
| Program Details |
| Program Description: |
The Employer Training Investment Program (ETIP) reimburses individual or muliti-companies for up to 50% of approved training costs. The actual percentage is determined by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity based on a number of factors, including wage level of trained employees, capital investment related to the project, whether the company is headquartered in Illinois, etc. Typically the amount approved has ranged between $250 and $750 per employee. |
| Eligibility: |
Businesses of all sizes located in Illinois are eligible to make application if they are:
- Expanding the business enterprise in Illinois:
- Expanding into new markets;
- Introducing new technologies or systems which will improve output per employee;
- Training full-time Illinois employees (part-time, temporary or seasonal workers are not eligible);
- Expanding exports from Illinois;
- Providing additional training to employees who will be threatened with layoff.
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| Ineligible Projects (not all inclusive): |
Retail operations are not eligible to apply. |
| Term: |
Up to 10 years |
| Application Process: |
Applications are made to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and are accepted throughout the year. Funds are available to eligible applicants on a first come, first serve basis. |
| Application: |
For assistance with the application process, contact Bill Whitmer, Vice President of Economic Development, Lake County Partners at (847) 247-0137 or wwhitmer@lakecountypartners.com. |
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