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