Learn how Workforce Development and Joliet Junior College are teaming up to drive economic growth and provide education and training opportunities.
Together, Workforce Development and JJC are committed to encouraging local economic development. Through our partnerships, we provide helpful services to the Will and Grundy County communities.
Free Career Scholarships for Youth
Will County (Connect to Your Future Program)
Open to youth ages 18-24 who have earned their high school diploma or GED and meet income eligibility guidelines, this program provides occupational training in high growth, high demand occupations in Will County. Benefits include:
- Assistance with tuition, fees and books
- Gas cards and bus passes
- Paid internships and on-the-job training
- Employment assistance
- Free NCRC certification
APPLY TO CONNECT TO YOUR FUTURE
For more information, call Jailen Jones at (815) 280-1520 or email jaijones@jjc.edu.
Check Out High Demand Occupations (Connect To Your Future Program)
Healthcare
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
- Dental Assistants
- Dental Hygienists
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
- Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
- Licensed Practical Nurses
- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
- Medical Assistants/Patient Care Technicians
- Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
- Medical Secretaries
- Nursing Assistants/Healthcare Support Workers
- Occupational Therapy Aides/Assistants
- Radiological Technologists
- Registered Nurses
- Respiratory Therapists
- Surgical Technologists
Manufacturing
- Chemical Plant Operators and Technicians
- Chemical Technicians
- Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators
- Electrical and Electronic Technicians and Repairers
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- Machine Operators
- Machinists
- Maintenance Machinery Workers
- Mechanical Drafters
- Production, Planning, Expediting, Shipping, Receiving Clerks
- Supervisors of Production, Mechanics, Operators and Repair Workers
- Tool and Die Makers
- Welders
Professional/Financial/Information Technology
- Accountants and Auditors
- Bookkeeping, Accounting and Auditing Clerks
- Computer and Information System Managers
- Computer Network Architects
- Computer Programmers
- Computer System Analysts
- Computer System Analysts
- Database Administrators
- Information Security Analysts
- Network and Computer Systems
- Administrators/Specialists
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
- Software Developers, Systems Software
- Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support
- Workers
- Tax Preparers
- Web Developers
- Transportation/Distribution/Logistics (TDL)
- Aircraft Mechanics
- Automotive, Truck, Engine Mechanics and Specialists
- Automotive Body Repairers
- Billing and Posting/Order/Shipping-Receiving Clerks
- Bus Drivers
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
- Transportation and Distribution Managers
- Truck or Delivery Service Drivers
- Computer System Analysts
- Database Administrators
- Information Security Analysts
- Network and Computer Systems
- Administrators/Specialists
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
- Software Developers, Systems Software
- Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support
- Workers
- Tax Preparers
- Web Developers
Transportation/Distribution/Logistics (TDL)
- Aircraft Mechanics
- Automotive, Truck, Engine Mechanics and Specialists
- Automotive Body Repairers
- Billing and Posting/Order/Shipping-Receiving Clerks
- Bus Drivers
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
- Transportation and Distribution Managers
- Truck or Delivery Service Drivers
Questions?
For more information, call Jailen Jones at (815) 280-1520 or email jaijones@jjc.edu.
- Questions?