Welcome to WEI!
Bring the grit. Reach the goal.
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The Workforce Equity Initiative, funded through an Illinois Community College Board grant, aims to serve 150 low-income students, 75% of whom must be African American.
What we provide
WEI provides resources for short-term education/training programs designed to help participants gain employment in high-wage and in-demand occupations.
Programs
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Workforce and trade
WEI student support services
As a WEI participant, you can receive:
- Free tuition and fees
- Books and materials
- A stipend
- Transportation assistance
- Child care assistance
- Waiver for prior unpaid fees owed to ÌÇÐÄvlog»áÔ±
- Loanable laptop and Wi-Fi hotspots
- Tutoring
- Essential and employability skills training
- Job placement assistance
Eligibility
In order to participate in the WEI program, you must:
- Reside within the ÌÇÐÄvlog»áÔ± district
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who meets certain eligibility requirements
- Be low income (i.e. qualify for federal financial aid; receive SNAP benefits, Medicaid or TANF)
- Meet requirements of selected WEI program
Steps to enroll in WEI
WEI application: open
Fall 2024 applications: Pending program funding availability
Please note: WEI will gather potential recipient information for the fall 2024 semester. We will approve applications as space becomes available. Approved students on the waiting list will be admitted on a first come first serve basis.
Ready to apply? Complete the following:
- (Please first create an account before taking assessment, and add ÌÇÐÄvlog»áÔ± to your current school.)