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Provides funding towards a GED and certification to obtain employment and offers necessary supplies to attend classes regularly or begin employment with a living wage or higher.

Assists low-income people attend training programs and classes that will lead to employment. The program can pay for tuition, books, uniforms, and required tools for the courses. For more information on how to apply, contact your local County Outreach Office.

Assists low-income people attend training programs and classes that will lead to employment. The program can pay for tuition, books, uniforms, and required tools for the courses. For more information on how to apply, contact your local County Outreach Office.

Offers assistance to help individuals purchase necessary uniforms and supplies for verified employment. Assistance may also be provided for test fees for licenses or vocational certifications.

GED test fees may also be paid for individuals entering the workforce or increasing their earning potential. Assistance up to $150 is available with verified employment needs. This program will be available until funds are exhausted.

Upon approval, items will be ordered and delivered to the SCCR office for pick up or test fees will be paid directly to the vendor. No payments will be made directly to the client.

Provides financial assistance to those wanting to get their GED. Assistance includes covering the costs of books and/or GED test fees.

Assists low-income people attend training programs and classes that will lead to employment. The program can pay for tuition, books, uniforms, and required tools for the courses. For more information on how to apply, contact your local County Outreach Office.

Provides education and training in approved training programs in local community colleges. Can help with the cost of tuition, books, fees, required tools, and any additional items required by the program. Program also provides a work experience and on-the-job training component.

Work Experience offers subsidizes wages at a local employer for 1 to 6 months to help customer gain experience to gain permanent employment.

On-The-Job Training offers subsidizes half of hourly wage for a set period of time at a local employer with the intention of the employer retaining the customer after training is complete.

Provides assistance with developing resumes, applying for jobs on-line, and utilizing Job Search through the Illinois Worknet website.

Will also cover the cost of tuition and permit testing for the CDL Certification program. This area of employment has been identified as a short-term training area with high employment opportunities at a good living wage. The program is coordinated through Richland Community College, where the training is provided. Must provide a minimum of 2 pre-hire letters from potential employers before being approved for the CDL Certification program.

Several other funding sources are available for the CDL certification. Income requirements and amount of tuition paid by Empowerment Opportunity Center varies for these programs. Please call for a prescreening and to obtain information about all CDL certification options.

Assists low-income people attend training programs and classes that will lead to employment. The program can pay for tuition, books, uniforms, and required tools for the courses. For more information on how to apply, contact your local County Outreach Office.

Provides education and training in approved training programs in local community colleges. Can help with the cost of tuition, books, fees, required tools, and any additional items required by the program. Program also provides a work experience and on-the-job training component.

Work Experience offers subsidizes wages at a local employer for 1 to 6 months to help customer gain experience to gain permanent employment.

On-The-Job Training offers subsidizes half of hourly wage for a set period of time at a local employer with the intention of the employer retaining the customer after training is complete.

Provides financial assistance to those wanting to get their GED. Assistance includes covering the costs of books and/or GED test fees.

Provides education and training in approved training programs in local community colleges. Can help with the cost of tuition, books, fees, required tools, and any additional items required by the program. Program also provides a work experience and on-the-job training component.

Work Experience offers subsidizes wages at a local employer for 1 to 6 months to help customer gain experience to gain permanent employment.

On-The-Job Training offers subsidizes half of hourly wage for a set period of time at a local employer with the intention of the employer retaining the customer after training is complete.

Provides assistance to eligible individuals who wish to attain their GED by paying the testing fees, when funding is available. Up to 2 failed sections may also be retaken with MCS funds. Individual must be ready to take the GED test and pick up application packet at the office.

Assists low-income people attend training programs and classes that will lead to employment. The program can pay for tuition, books, uniforms, and required tools for the courses. For more information on how to apply, contact your local County Outreach Office.

Provides education and training in approved training programs in local community colleges. Can help with the cost of tuition, books, fees, required tools, and any additional items required by the program. Program also provides a work experience and on-the-job training component.

Work Experience offers subsidizes wages at a local employer for 1 to 6 months to help customer gain experience to gain permanent employment.

On-The-Job Training offers subsidizes half of hourly wage for a set period of time at a local employer with the intention of the employer retaining the customer after training is complete.