Illinois Returning Residents Clean Jobs Program (CEJA)
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Description
The Returning Residents Program offers clean energy jobs training to inmates in Illinois who are due to be released within the next three years. It includes classroom and practical learning based on a Clean Jobs Curriculum and aims to connect graduates with jobs in the clean energy sector while supporting their individual needs.
The Returning Residents Program will deliver clean jobs training in Illinois Department of Corrections facilities to individuals within 36 months of their release to prepare them to work in clean energy and related sector jobs upon release. The Program will provide classroom instruction and hand…
Source
Agency
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Key Dates
Opportunity Posted
May 24, 2024
Eligibility
The following categories of applicants are invited to apply:
- Nonprofits
- City or township governments
- Residents of Illinois
Awards & Funding
Total Funding
$6M
Award Ceiling
$2M
Award Floor
$1M
Funding Amount
~$2
Total Awards Given
4
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