Meet Collin Ruthe, the Apprenticeship Specialist at @WorkforceTWC, serving employers in Boone, Stephenson, & Winnebago counties!👋 Connect with your local Apprenticeship Specialist: ow.ly/Vv7a50ZB4Re #ApprenticeshipIL #ApprenticeshipUSA

Read how @ElginCommColl helped Divonte transition from pre-apprentice to apprentice in seven days! Original story on @ILworkNet. 🔗 ow.ly/vm1e50ZAFp2 #ApprenticeshipIL #ApprenticeshipUSA #ILworkNet

Meet Sara & Omar, the Apprenticeship Specialists helping employers in Lake & McHenry counties develop apprenticeship programs from start to finish. Build your workforce: ow.ly/viFP50ZuVgL #ApprenticeshipIL #ApprenticeshipUSA | @lakecountywdb @LakeCountyJobs

Shape the conversation at the Apprenticeship Illinois Bootcamp by submitting a presentation proposal highlighting K-12 & Post-Secondary Education Pathways to Apprenticeship. 👉 ow.ly/29Oz50ZqRJb #ApprenticeshipIL #ApprenticeshipUSA

Know a star current or graduated apprentice? Let's make them an Apprentice Ambassador: ow.ly/oRpP50Zn0hU #ApprenticeshipIL #ApprenticeshipUSA

Got a challenge you’re working through, or a strategy that’s delivering results? Submit a presentation proposal for the #ApprenticeshipIL Bootcamp that shares practical solutions, lessons learned, innovative approaches, & successful strategies: ow.ly/UtXA50ZqRHY

It’s Ambassador on Ambassador in this episode of TAP, as Jarrod Gayheart (2026 Cohort) & Zack Thurman (2025 Cohort) discuss finding what clicked, their apprenticeships, & how @Birkeys has supported them throughout the process. tinyurl.com/tappod #ApprenticeshipIL

Apprenticeships drive company growth, strengthen talent pipelines, & address skill gaps. Apprenticeship Specialists assist businesses develop programs, facilitate partnerships, & connect to resources. Learn more: ow.ly/8g2p50ZlOOx #ApprenticeshipIL #ApprenticeshipUSA

During the Apprentice Ambassador event, Julio Rodriguez, Deputy Director of @IllinoisDCEO's Office of Employment & Training, shared valuable insights then Ambassadors engaged in Mock Panels with IWIB's Apprentice Ambassador Workgroup. #ApprenticeshipIL #ApprenticeshipUSA

Apprentice Ambassadors gathered for an in-person event. Sheryl Morris & Craig Schmidt kicked off the morning with opening remarks, then Candace Washington presented "Make Your Mark: Communication Skills for Influence". #ApprenticeshipIL #ApprenticeshipUSA

Congrats to the 1st cohort of @thisisUIC's Special Education Apprenticeship Pathway on achieving licensure!🎉 The program addresses the special education teacher shortage in collaboration with @ISBEnews, @USDOL, & @IllinoisDCEO. 🔗 ow.ly/cnA650ZbcxN #ApprenticeshipIL

Partnerships are critical for creating apprenticeship opportunities that align with industry demands & promote career growth. Collaboration among employers, education, & workforce organizations support apprenticeships. ApprenticeshipIllinois.com/E… #ApprenticeshipIL #ApprenticeshipUSA

As AI reshapes the workforce, apprenticeships remain an effective workforce strategy for building talent. Since 2016, Illinois has seen a 38% increase in active apprentices. 🔗 ow.ly/W43950YZfTo #ApprenticeshipIL #ApprenticeshipUSA @IllinoisDCEO @Aon_plc @CrainsChicago

Ever wondered what a day at @ZurichNA looks like?👀 Join Sania Kamani as she shares her experience as a Claims Admin Apprentice. Tune in to The Apprentice Perspective Podcast to hear more, featuring Debra Lawrence on leveling up your career: ow.ly/qxcA50YKKJf

Build your future workforce with a Registered Apprenticeship program designed to reduce turnover, improve productivity, & develop skilled talent. Connect with your local Apprenticeship Specialist to get started: ow.ly/3tan50YHkBi #ApprenticeshipIL #ApprenticeshipUSA

Join Daniel Serota (Chair) & Stephen Lefaver (Vice-Chair) of the Work-Based Learning & Apprenticeship Committee in celebrating Apprenticeship Week! Add local events to the calendar: bit.ly/nawIL2026 youtu.be/BfCUmL-ZRgc #ApprenticeshipIL #NAW2026 #ApprenticeshipUSA

🌟 Stay Informed with the #ApprenticeshipIL Bulletin! Subscribe to the monthly Bulletin to receive the latest news, note from IWIB leadership, apprentice ambassador spotlight, & more: ow.ly/P3b950SoEwe #StayInformed #Illinois #Apprenticeship @ILworkNet @isu_icsps

Hearing apprentices share their experiences is inspirational. Aaron Henry spoke about his journey as an IT apprentice at @Zurich. We are proud that he also serves as an #ApprenticeshipIL Ambassador! #ApprenticeshipUSA @IllinoisDCEO

Kristof Terryn, Chief Executive Officer at @Zurich, expressed that apprenticeships attract a much broader talent base, providing an education that brings practical & academic skills. #ApprenticeshipIL #ApprenticeshipUSA @IllinoisDCEO