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Employer Training Investment Program (ETIP) is sponsored by Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce. This program provides 50% reimbursement for eligible training costs to accelerate economic recovery through a skilled workforce. While not a direct cash infusion, if Andrew Cartwright's "working from home" initiative involves training, this could be a relevant program.
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Employer Training Investment Program - Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Receive up to 50% Reimbursement through the ETIP A skilled workforce is essential to accelerating our economic recovery. The Chicagoland Chamber is committed to helping the region’s companies equip their employees with the skills needed to grow, thrive, and succeed.
Whether you work with one of our training providers, have an existing trainer you like to work with, or conduct internal training using company staff, you may be eligible to receive up to 50% reimbursement through this program. Since 2019, the program has reimbursed $6,818,773 to more than 210 unique organizations, training 46,677 employees.
Administered by the Chamber of Commerce, it has significantly enhanced the skills and productivity of Illinois’ workforce. Whether you work with one of our pre-qualified training providers, work with your own vendor, or seek funding to offset the cost of conducting your own internal training, the Employer Training Investment Program offers a variety of options and flexibility to meet your training needs.
Reimbursement Eligibility Company must be physically located in the State of Illinois Trainees must be full-time, Illinois-based employees Certain restrictions are in place for types of trainings and travel costs related to trainings.
Chamber Member Training Providers Arabona Coaching & Training Governor’s State University Harper College of Business Solutions Kennedy Speech Communications The McGarity Consulting Group University of Chicago Professional Western Governors University Start the process now and see if your trainings are eligible for up to 50% reimbursement.
If you have any questions about the Employee Training Grant Program or want to learn more please email us at etip@chicagolandchamber. org . Frequently Asked Questions Funding for this program is made available through a generous grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO).
Funding is limited and is provided on a first come, first served basis.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Businesses that work with training providers, have an existing trainer, or conduct internal training using company staff. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Employer Training Investment Program (ETIP) is funded by Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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