The document provides information about obtaining a career scholarship for training programs in four in-demand industries - healthcare, professional/financial/IT, transportation/distribution/logistics, and manufacturing - and lists specific in-demand jobs for each industry that scholarships may be provided for. It also outlines the eligibility requirements and application steps to apply for a career scholarship which includes an eligibility appointment, testing, career planning meetings, and completing an online career certification course.

1. Welcome to
Workforce Services
Division of Will County

2. Obtaining a
Career Scholarship for
Training for In-Demand
Occupations
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3. Four growth industries
Healthcare
Professional/Financial/
Information Technology
Transportation/Distribution/
Logistics
Manufacturing
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There are four growth industries in Will County. We provide career scholarships for
occupations in all four industries, which will be briefly reviewed in the slides to follow.

4. Why Healthcare?
• In Will County, employment in
the healthcare industry is
projected to grow 10% through
2024, much faster than the
average for all occupations,
creating about 3,000 job
openings.
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5. Will County In-Demand Healthcare Jobs
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• Cardiovascular Technologists and
Technicians
• Dental Assistants
• Dental Hygienists
• Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
• Emergency Medical Technicians and
Paramedics
• Licensed Practical Nurses
• Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
• Medical Assistants/Patient Care Technicians
• Medical Records and Health Information
Technicians
• Medical Secretaries
• Nursing Assistants/Healthcare Support
Workers
• Occupational Therapy Aides/Assistants
• Physical Therapy Aides/Assistants
• Radiological Technologists
• Registered Nurses
• Respiratory Therapists
• Surgical Technologists
This is the list of in-demand, healthcare occupations in Will County and for
which we could provide a career scholarship:

6. What should I know about working in
Healthcare?
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• Helping people is the core
of your job
• You may be asked to work
overtime on a regular basis
• You might be subject to a
criminal background check
prior to hire
• You may be subject to a
drug screening prior to hire

7. Note about Healthcare training
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If you would like to attend a program
that requires acceptance such as
Registered Nurse, you must be
accepted into the program and have
your acceptance letter prior to beginning
the career scholarship process.

8. Why Professional, Financial and
Information Technology?
• In Will County, in-demand
professional services jobs are
projected to grow 7% through
2024, much faster than the
average for all occupations,
adding about 1,500 new jobs.
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9. Will County In-Demand Professional,
Financial and IT Jobs
• Accountants and Auditors
• Bookkeeping, Accounting and Auditing
Clerks
• Computer and Information Systems
Managers
• Computer Network Architects
• Computer Programmers
• Computer Systems Analysts
• Database Administrators
• Information Security Analysts
• Network and Computer Systems
Administrators/Specialists
• Paralegals and Legal Assistants
• Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
• Software Developers, Applications
• Software Developers, Systems Software
• Supervisors of Office and Administrative
Support Workers
• Tax Preparers
• Web Developers
This is the list of in-demand, professional, financial and IT occupations in Will County and
for which we could provide a career scholarship:
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10. What should I know about working in
Professional, Financial and IT?
• Perform a variety of
services for businesses
• High degree of expertise
and training
• Helping companies and
communities is the core of
your job
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11. Why Transportation, Distribution and Logistics?
• TDL jobs are projected to grow
31% through 2024, adding
approximately 2,100 new jobs
every year. In fact, TDL
occupations will add more jobs
than most other industries
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12. Will County In-Demand Transportation,
Distribution and Logistics Jobs
• Aircraft Mechanics
• Automotive Body Repairers
• Automotive, Truck, Engine
Mechanics and Specialists
• Bus Drivers
• Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck
Drivers
• Transportation and Distribution
Managers
• Truck or Delivery Service
Drivers
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This is the list of in-demand, transportation, distribution and logistics occupations in Will County and
for which we could provide a career scholarship:

13. What should I know about working in
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics?
• You may be asked to work
overtime on a regular basis
• You might be subject to a
criminal background check
prior to hire
• You will be required to have
a clean driving record
• You will need to provide a
copy of your MVR-for court
purposes
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14. Why Manufacturing?
• The world of high-tech
manufacturing is exploding
with exciting opportunities for
today’s workforce. As jobs in
advanced manufacturing gain
momentum, manufacturers are
looking for highly skilled
production workers.
• Many of these jobs go unfilled
because the employers can’t
find people with the right skills.
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15. Will County In-Demand Manufacturing Jobs
• Chemical Plant Operators and
Technicians
• Chemical Technicians
• Computer-Controlled Machine Tool
Operators
• Electrical and Electronic
Technicians and Repairers
• Industrial Machinery Mechanics
• Machine Operators
• Machinists
• Maintenance Machinery Workers
• Mechanical Drafters
• Production, Planning, Expediting,
Shipping, Receiving Clerks
• Supervisors of Production, Mechanics,
Operating, Repair Workers
• Tool and Die Makers
• Welders
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This is the list of in-demand, manufacturing occupations in Will County and for
which we could provide a career scholarship:

16. What should I know about working in
Manufacturing?
• You may start out working
3rd shift
• You may be asked to work
overtime on a regular basis
• You might be subject to a
criminal background check
prior to hire
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17. To be considered for a career scholarship
you must:
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• Be at least 18 years old
• Be a Will County resident or laid off from a Will County employer
• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Meet WIOA eligibility guidelines
• Have never received a WIOA career scholarship before
• Obtaining a career scholarship is a ONE time opportunity

18. Applying for a Career Scholarship
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There are steps you need to complete before being considered for a career scholarship.
A career planner will help you schedule and complete these steps:
1. Eligibility Appointment- Your eligibility appointment will be over the phone and will
require you to access and sign documents electronically.
2. Testing (will be discussed at eligibility)
3. Meet with a career planner via Zoom to review and schedule Career Certified.
4. Successfully complete the five-day Career Certified course via online/Zoom.
5. Follow up with your career planner to begin training.

19. Step 1 to Apply for a Career Scholarship
◦ Your full name
◦ Your full address (including city/state/zip)
(You must live or have worked in Will County)
◦ 18 or older
◦ Phone number and/or email where you can be reached
◦ Are you a veteran?
◦ What program/career would you like a career scholarship for?
Please send your responses to ALL of the above questions via email and a
member of our staff will contact you.
Email the following information to careerscholarship@jobs4people.org