about the issues

Tools for those interested in ensuring high-quality publicly funded postsecondary education programs

Strategies for Success in Career Development: The Career Coach Curriculum Guide, Women Employed, May 2008

Illinois' Impending Workforce Crisis: A Strategic Response, Davis Jenkins, Workforce Strategy Center, October 2003

Building a Career Pathways System, Executive Summary, Workforce Strategy Center, August 2002

Supports that can help you go to college

Child Care
Illinois offers child care support for low-income parents while they are working or attending education and training programs. To learn more about receiving assistance while you attend a training or education program, see our child care brochure. Click here for a Spanish brochure.

To order copies of our brochure in English or Spanish for your clients or students, call or e-mail our office.

Financial Aid
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission's College Zone website can help you through the financial aid process (www.collegezone.com).

Fill out the free Application for Federal Student Aid to find out how much financial aid you can receive for college. (www.fafsa.ed.gov)