Film and TV Workforce Training Program

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity to fund film & TV workforce training programs. The goal of this initiative is to administer workforce training programs that enhance recruitment, hiring, promotion, retention, development, and training to support a diverse and inclusive workforce within the film industry. The program will provide funding for training program proposals designed to address the growing need for a skilled and knowledgeable film and television workforce. Key aspects of the program include: • On-set training (such as production assistants, set construction, etc.) • Office training (including office production assistants, location assistants, production accountants) • Hands-on sustainability training Grantees will be required to enroll three cohorts of 12-15 students over the grant term and provide a minimum of 80 hours of instruction per cohort. They must also collaborate with the Illinois Film Office to ensure alignment with current industry production needs and facilitate employment opportunities after completion of training.