Welcome to WEI!
Bring the grit. Reach the goal.
The Workforce Equity Initiative, funded through an Illinois Community College Board grant, aims to serve 150 low-income students, 75% of whom must be African American.
What we provide
WEI provides resources for short-term education/training programs designed to help participants gain employment in high-wage and in-demand occupations.
Programs
Workforce and trade
WEI student support services
As a WEI participant, you can receive:
- Free tuition and fees
- Books and materials
- A stipend
- Transportation assistance
- Child care assistance
- Waiver for prior unpaid fees owed to LLCC
- Loanable laptop and Wi-Fi hotspots
- Tutoring
- Essential and employability skills training
- Job placement assistance
Eligibility
In order to participate in the WEI program, you must:
- Reside within the LLCC district
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who meets certain eligibility requirements
- Be low income (i.e. qualify for federal financial aid; receive SNAP benefits, Medicaid or TANF)
- Meet requirements of selected WEI program
Steps to enroll in WEI
WEI application: open
Please note: WEI will gather potential recipient information for the fall 2025 semester. We will approve applications as space becomes available. Approved students on the waiting list will be admitted on a first come first serve basis.
Ready to apply? Complete the following:
- WEI application
- 2024-2025 FAFSA application
- Career Coach assessment (Please first create an account before taking assessment, and add Lincoln Land Community College to your current school.)
Completed all the steps?
Make an appointment by calling 217-786-2066 or using the button below.