Illinois tops Midwest in workforce development, ranks No. 3 nationally
Illinois has earned national recognition for its workforce programs, with Site Selection Magazine ranking the state #1 in the Midwest and #3 in the nation for workforce development in 2026.
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois is sending a delegation of representatives to Tokyo to pursue strengthening economic ties with Japan. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the Illinois Economic Development Corporation will lead the delegation, which also consists of public sector, education, and economic development leaders. Nine…
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Comprehensive Community Solutions (CCS) received a $100,000 donation from Nicor Illinois Community Investment on Wednesday to enhance its workforce development programs. The funding will enable CCS to hire an on-site behavioral therapist for its Alive and Well program, which offers free mental health resources to the…
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois business leaders have identified affordable daycare options as a challenge to building a skilled workforce. A recent survey by ReadyNation Illinois showed 91% of those polled supported greater public investment in child care and early childhood education, with business owners saying more investment in birth-to-5…