Employers in Chicago and Cook County may be able to offset a portion of employee training costs through workforce funding or reimbursement programs.
Cook County / Chicago, IL
Workforce Training Funding
Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) is available through The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership and its workforce/business-services network. The program supports training for current employees, including upskilling, retention, layoff aversion, and capacity building.
Program Overview
The program is designed to support employers seeking to strengthen the skills of their current workforce. Third-party training providers may be selected, and the workforce partner has indicated a preference for affordable training and industry-recognized credentials.
Eligibility and reimbursement are determined by the applicable workforce agency.
Could My Company Qualify?
Strategia Training AI provides practical, instructor-led AI training designed around real workplace applications. For employers interested in pursuing workforce funding, we can also provide supporting training documentation that may be needed for the funding request.
Training proposal and pricing/invoice
Course outline and learning objectives
Training schedule and instructor information
Certificate of Completion and available provider documentation
How Strategia Training AI Helps
Approximately $1,000-$5,000 per trainee*
*Subject to current program rules, approval and available funding.
Employer match requirements may apply based on company size:
Fewer than 50 employees: at least 10%
50-100 employees: at least 25%
More than 100 employees: at least 50%
Trainee wages paid during training may be able to satisfy the employer match, subject to program approval.
Potential Funding
We’ll provide the training information and supporting documentation you may need to pursue workforce funding.