Chicagoland Chamber Employer Training Investment Program
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
About the Grant
A skilled workforce is essential to accelerating our economic recovery. The Chicagoland Chamber is committed to helping the region’s companies equip their employees with the skills needed to grow, thrive, and succeed. Since 2019, more than 93 companies have participated in this program, resulting in 3,325 employees expanding their skill sets.
Whether you work with one of our training providers, have an existing trainer you like to work with, or conduct internal training using company staff, you may be eligible to receive a 50% reimbursement through this program.
Notes
This program is not a true "Grant," instead it is reimbursement for qualified training expenses. However, for those companies with appropriate workforces and relevant training expenses, this is an excellent program to help fund your employer training costs.
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