Organizational Structure, Resourcing, Staffing (Northern Illinois University Workforce Policy Lab)

  • Apprenticeship Specialists work directly with employers, conducting outreach, connecting employers with training providers, and assisting in apprenticeship registration. They are present in 10 out of 22 local workforce areas.
  • Business Services Representatives exist within the 22 local workforce areas, with at least one in each area, responsible for employer engagement and workforce services.
  • The State-Level Coordinator supports apprenticeship specialists and holds office hours twice weekly for technical assistance.
  • Workforce Specialists report to local workforce boards and collaborate with state-level workforce policy advisors.


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.