Pre-Apprenticeship Training in Kane County, Illinois
Funded pre-apprenticeship and registered apprenticeship programs available to Kane County residents. Free for veterans, high school students, and adults 18+. No tuition — several programs pay a stipend while you train.
ILLINOIS WORKS PROVIDERS
HIRE360 Kane — Based in Aurora, launched April 2025.
Lewis University - Aurora (region unverified)
Quad County Urban League (region unverified)
NEAREST COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Elgin Community College — Elgin, IL
HVAC
Automotive Technology
40+ career-focused programs total
ILLINOIS YOUTH INVESTMENT PROGRAM (IYIP)
Kane 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