Training Assistance Scholarships

Workforce Network offers a variety of scholarships to eligible individuals in central Illinois. These training assistance scholarships are grant-based programs funded by the federal government and private philanthropic orgranizations.

Each scholarship has specific eligibility requirements. Below is a short explanation of each scholarship. Click on the links below for more information about each scholarship program.

If you do not qualify for our training assistance programs, we encourage you to explore alternative options for financial assistance for training. Please contact the school or training provider you are interested in for further information about grants, scholarships, loans and/or other opportunities available.

1A Adult-Low Income
The 1A Adult-Low Income training assistance program provides scholarships to adults that meet low income guidelines.

1D Dislocated Worker
The 1D Dislocated Worker training assistance program provides scholarships to dislocated workers from layoff events affecting less than 250 workers.

1Y Youth
The 1Y Youth training assistance program provides scholarships to out-of-school youth between the ages of 18 and 21.

Grand Victoria (GV)
The Grand Victoria training assistance program provides scholarships to incumbent healthcare workers.

Rapid Response (RR)
The Rapid Response training assistance program provides scholarships to dislocated workers from layoff events affecting more than 250 workers.

Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA )
The TAA program provides scholarships to dislocated workers who have been found to be adversely impacted by a shift of production to another country.