Workforce Upskilling for HVAC Supply Chain Manufacturers

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity to provide workforce development training and job placement support to specialized manufacturers in the St. Clair County area. The grant program aims to address workforce challenges faced by HVAC and plumbing supply chain manufacturers, including outdated skill sets among incumbent workers, limited leadership development pipelines, and insufficient readiness to adopt advanced production technologies. The successful grantee will be required to work with the Department and HVAC and plumbing supply chain manufacturers to develop employer-driven incumbent worker training plans. • The grant program will provide funding for a range of services, including education, training, and workforce development programs. • The program will focus on supporting HVAC and plumbing supply chain manufacturers in St. Clair County. • The grantee will be required to submit periodic performance and financial reports to the Department. • The grant program will be monitored by the Department, and grantees will be subject to fiscal and programmatic monitoring visits.