STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH

Amends the Illinois Works Jobs Program Act. Creates the Illinois Municipal Works and Service Trainee Program. Provides that the goals of the Illinois Municipal Works and Service Trainee Program are to establish a regional workforce training program led by Morton College and to create a qualified, diverse pipeline of workers who are prepared for careers in the municipal sector, the health care sector, and other service sectors identified by Morton College in consultation with public and private employers. Provides that the program may support participant transition to Morton College credit and non-credit workforce programs aligned with certain specified occupations. Creates the Illinois Municipal Works and Service Trainee Fund. Provides that moneys in the Fund shall be used to provide funding directly to Morton College for the administration and delivery of the Illinois Municipal Works and Service Trainee Program and to provide funding, through Morton College, to municipal employers, health care employers, and other service sector employers who are associated with the Illinois Municipal Works and Service Trainee Program. Amends the Public Community College Act. Provides that the Illinois Community College Board, in collaboration with Morton College, shall recommend legislation to the General Assembly that will, based upon the experience of Morton College, establish and fund an Illinois Pipeline for the Advancement of the Service Workforce Program, which will support municipal employment, infrastructure, manufacturing, transportation, automotive maintenance and repair, utilities and energy services, allied healthcare, and related occupations. Effective immediately.

Status

Engrossed

Passed its first chamber

Status date

Apr 17, 2026

209 days ago

Current chamber

Senate

Session

2025-2026 Regular Session