- Employers contact the organization through www.apprenticeshipIllinois.com, referrals, or social media ads.
- Specialists conduct pre-meeting research on employers, including reviewing job postings and workforce needs.
- Employer data is entered into the Illinois WorkNet Navigator Tool, which integrates Dun & Bradstreet information.
- Initial conversations focus on gathering hiring needs, workforce challenges, and partnership interests before proposing solutions.
This content is based on interviews or email correspondence with Jennifer Foil in 2025. This draft content has NOT yet been signed off by the organization.