State Senator Celina Villanueva joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity in announcing $15 million in funding for the Job Training and Economic Development program, including $525,000 for workforce development programs in the 12th Senate District. The Job Training and Economic Development program provides workforce training and wraparound services to help bolster equitable workforce recovery for Illinoisans struggling to gain meaningful employment. Funds from this program aim to address the economic impacts experienced by employers and individuals who are underemployed, unemployed or underrepresented who have one or more barriers to employment that are identified as risk factors. This is the second round of funding from the JTED program, awarding over $15 million to 33 organizations across Illinois. Midwest Asian Health Association, which falls within Villanueva’s district, is set to receive $525,000 from the program. For more information on job training services, visit DCEO’s website.

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