Pre-Apprenticeship Training in Grundy County, Illinois
Funded pre-apprenticeship and registered apprenticeship programs available to Grundy County residents. Free for veterans, high school students, and adults 18+. No tuition — several programs pay a stipend while you train.
ILLINOIS WORKS PROVIDERS
No confirmed Illinois Works provider is based in Grundy County. Check neighboring counties below.
LOCAL WIOA ONE-STOP CENTER
Grundy Workforce Services — operated by Joliet Junior College
Administers WIOA Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth programs for Grundy County. A good first call if you are not sure which program fits you.
Grundy Livingston Kankakee Workforce Board (Local Workforce Area #11)
NEAREST COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Joliet Junior College — Morris Education Center — Morris, IL
Continuing education and workforce services in Grundy County
WIOA-funded training scholarships for Grundy County residents
Full trade programs available at the main Joliet campus
ILLINOIS YOUTH INVESTMENT PROGRAM (IYIP)
Grundy County is not currently on the IYIP list. Funding covers Champaign, Cook, Lake, Peoria, Sangamon, St. Clair, and Winnebago. Confirmed by IDHS, July 2026.
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DATA VERIFIED 2026-07-07 · SOURCES: DCEO, IDHS, DOL, NABTU, VA.GOV, ICCB · "CONFIRMED" = SOURCE-VERIFIED, "VERIFY" = INFERRED, CONTACT PROVIDER BEFORE REFERRING A CANDIDATE