The From Pilot to Talent Strategy training at the #ApprenticeshipIL Bootcamp identified ROI, recruitment benefits, & statewide support. Employer & Apprentice Representatives included @Rivian, @CaterpillarInc, @WestminsterVlg, @OSFHealthCare Details: ow.ly/nKk750ZZUxk

The Evil Jelly Bean Challenge Apprenticeship Edition continues! See who survives the next round as Ambassadors answer common apprenticeship questions. ow.ly/LboN50ZZvJj #ApprenticeshipIL #ApprenticeshipUSA

Are you a current or former apprentice looking to become a leader? Become an Illinois Apprentice Ambassador! Apply by November 12th to be considered for the 2027 cohort: ow.ly/yv5g50ZYCNp #ApprenticeshipIL #ApprenticeshipUSA

The fourth annual Apprenticeship Illinois Bootcamp would not be possible without the Bootcamp Planning Committee and staff. Learn more about the Bootcamp and access resources: ow.ly/24Kk50ZXRey #ApprenticeshipBootcamp2026 #ApprenticeshipIL #ApprenticeshipUSA

This afternoon's Bootcamp showcased: 🎤 Pilot to Talent Strategy - @Rivian, @CaterpillarInc, @WestminsterVlg, @OSFHealthCare 🎤 ​Compression Planning - @Heartland_CC, @NIUlive 🎤 Closing Remarks - ​@IllinoisDCEO ApprenticeshipIllinois.com/B… #ApprenticeshipBootcamp #ApprenticeshipIL

Ayman Farqui, a Data Engineer Associate at @NorthwesternMed & Apprentice Ambassador, spoke on a Panel at the Apprenticeship Bootcamp! Learn about apprenticeships & the Ambassador program: ow.ly/sAPE50ZXKX1 #ApprenticeshipBootcamp2026 #ApprenticeshipIL #ApprenticeshipUSA

Breakout Session 4 at the Apprenticeship Bootcamp includes: 🎤 Recipe for Opportunity - @WorkforceTWC, @Rosatis_Pizza 🎤 Building Flexible Agreements - ​@Heartland_CC 🎤 Teacher Pipeline - @McKendreeU Details: ow.ly/y4T950ZXKjG #ApprenticeshipBootcamp2026 #ApprenticeshipIL

Breakout Session 3 at the Bootcamp: 🎤 Customized Apprenticeship - @ZurichNA 🎤 Expand Early Childhood Ed - @WORKWILLCOUNTY & @JolietJrCollege 🎤 Multi-Partner Pathways - ​DPVR, @tritoncollege, @leydenpride212 ow.ly/VhqG50ZXIjN #ApprenticeshipBootcamp2026 #ApprenticeshipIL

Day 2 of the Apprenticeship Bootcamp started with: 👨‍🏫 Apprenticeship 101 - Nate Carlson, @NIUlive 🎤 Building a Sustainable Apprenticeship Cohort - Dr. Gina De rosier-Cook, @ElginCommColl Details: ow.ly/aB2X50ZXGKJ #ApprenticeshipBootcamp2026 #ApprenticeshipIL

The Apprenticeship Bootcamp concludes Day 1 with: 🎤 Built by Biz: Region Sector Partnership Solves Talent Crisis with Kim Kuchenbrod & Mike Baker 🎤 Closing Remarks from John Barr, @IllinoisDCEO Details: ow.ly/FumN50ZX1AR #ApprenticeshipBootcamp2026 #ApprenticeshipIL

Breakout Session 2 at the Bootcamp: 🎤 Bridge to Opportunity - ​Sara & Omar, @lakecountywdb 🎤 Scale Youth Apprenticeships - ​Barb Kain & Kathy Gannon, @District214 🎤 Build Awareness - Robert Lemke, SHRM ow.ly/CyM450ZX1KJ #ApprenticeshipBootcamp2026 #ApprenticeshipIL

Bootcamp Session 1: 🎤 Talent Pipelines - ​Sara Espeland & Omar Ramirez, @lakecountywdb 🎤 Break Silos - ​Angelique Maguire, IL Eastern Community Colleges 🎤 ROI of Kindness - Tara May, @Aspiritech Details: ow.ly/sh2r50ZX1Fj #ApprenticeshipBootcamp2026 #ApprenticeshipIL

Kicking off the Apprenticeship Bootcamp with: 🎤 Welcome - @IllinoisDCEO 🎤 Keynote - Daniel Serota, @Aon_plc & IWIB WBLA 🎤 From Employer Interest to Impact - RADD Training 🎤 Apprentice Panel Details: ow.ly/yyXM50ZX1ws #ApprenticeshipBootcamp2026 #ApprenticeshipIL

Apprenticeships are designed with small businesses in mind. With a 93% retention rate, apprenticeships help businesses develop & retain skilled employees. Learn more: ow.ly/hsUN50ZWyfN #ApprenticeshipIL #ApprenticeshipUSA

This or That Apprenticeship Edition! See these Apprentice Ambassadors answer the question everyone wants to know: what does it cost? 💠 Beril Mese 💠 Peter Tobin, @Zurich 💠 Claudia Uribe, @LakeCountyJobs 💠 Kenya Ortiz, @united 🔗 ApprenticeshipIllinois.com/A… #ApprenticeshipIL

‼️Last chance to register for the Apprenticeship Illinois Bootcamp!‼️ 🎯 Reserve your spot: ow.ly/2w1Y50ZMMBb 💻 Details: ow.ly/96Z750ZMMB8 #ApprenticeshipIL

Congratulations to @ZurichNA on 10 years of hosting apprenticeships in the U.S.! Want to hear more about Peter Tobin & David Jaeger's stories? Subscribe to The Apprentice Perspective on all streaming platforms: tinyurl.com/tappod #ApprenticeshipIL #ApprenticeshipUSA

Congratulations to @richardwolfusa, WBLA’s second Catalyst Initiative recipient! Richard Wolf is the first business to receive this initiative. Watch this space to learn how Richard Wolf has used the apprenticeship model for 100+ years! ow.ly/ipeH50ZTJVx #ApprenticeshipIL