Introducing Workforce Development Opportunities (Northern Illinois University Workforce Policy Lab)

  • Workforce specialists introduce employers to various workforce programs, including apprenticeships, job placement services, and training incentives.
  • Employer conversations highlight multiple workforce development options rather than focusing solely on apprenticeships.
  • The workforce ecosystem is framed as a collaborative system that includes local workforce boards, community colleges, and business service teams.


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.