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Find similar grantsWorkforce Empowerment Initiative (WEI) is sponsored by Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) through the State of Illinois. This statewide grant program focuses on expanding training opportunities for individuals from distressed communities in Illinois, enabling them to improve their livelihoods and pursue jobs earning above the living wage.
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