Illinois Gov. Pritzker Directs $15 Million to Manufacturing Training Academies
Gov. Pritzker at a past press conference. (Charles Rex Arbogast/Associated Press)
In an effort to develop the manufacturing workforce, Illinois Gov. Jay “J.B.” Pritzker announced a $15 million investment to build two advanced manufacturing training academies.
The academies, located in downstate Illinois, will offer hundreds of residents the opportunity to develop skills for careers in advanced manufacturing.
Pritzker, who was joined by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity in making the announcement, said the academies will begin enrolling students later this year.
I’m proud to announce the winning projects of a $15 million #RebuildIllinois investment to establish two new downstate manufacturing training academies: @SWICedu in the Metro East and @Heartland CC and @Rivian here in Normal. pic.twitter.com/EFq8EzA4UE
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Heartland Community College in Normal and Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville will begin enrolling students in their new specialized manufacturing programs for the fall semester.
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker announces a $15 million investment in two manufacturing training academies, including an electric vehicle workforce development program at Heartland Community College.
SPRINGFIELD â Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday the state is distributing funds to two downstate Illinois community colleges for electric vehicle manufacturing and renewable energy generation training programs.
Pritzker made the announcement at Heartland Community College in Normal, where one of the new programs will launch.
âI m committed to building an Illinois that is focused on high-quality skilled labor and developing that so that we can maintain our manufacturing prowess for generations to come,â Pritzker said at the news conference. âAnd so that our residents are ready for the millions of new manufacturing jobs arising over the next decade.â