Romeoville, Lockport Receive Funding For Pre-Apprenticeship Programs

ROMEOVILLE, IL — Over $3.6 million has been secured in grant funding for Joliet Junior College, the Village of Romeoville and the City of Lockport to increase opportunities in the trade industry and expand the clean energy talent pipeline, according to a release from State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel's office.

“Expanding the trades gives people a path to secure stable, good-paying careers in a high-demand industry,” said Loughran Cappel. “We have worked to expand opportunities and bring more jobs to Will County and these key investments will open a number of doors for residents.”

The Climate Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program prioritizes underrepresented populations and people living in communities that have historically faced economic and environmental barriers, bolstering a diverse workforce in the clean energy industry, according to the release.

Romeoville received $158,155; Joliet Junior College received $3,086,111; and Lockport received $360,245 in grants to help create a diverse pool of talented and qualified candidates in construction and building trades.