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  • 2026
    07/29

    2026 Apprenticeship Illinois Bootcamp

    Apprenticeship Illinois Business Partners Workforce and Education Partners

    Apprenticeship Illinois​ is excited to share that registration is open for the 4th annual Apprenticeship Illinois Bootcamp!

    Join partners from education, workforce, and economic development across Illinois for two days of networking and collaborative learning focused on high-quality work-based learning and apprenticeship programs. It's Illinois' flagship event for building capacity, sharing what's working, and developing stronger workforce partnerships.

    Event Details
    • When: October 13-14, 2026
    • Where: Bone Student Center at Illinois State University (Normal, IL)
    • Register Here: 2026 Apprenticeship Illinois Bootcamp

    Call for Presentation Proposals
    Got a challenge you're working through, or a strategy that's paying off? Apprenticeship Illinois is accepting presentation proposals through August 14, 2026.

    Priority will be given to sessions aligning with these core content areas:
    • Building Partnerships & Engaging Employers
    • Broadening Apprenticeship Opportunities
    • In-Demand Talent & High-Growth Occupations
    • K-12 and Post-Secondary Education Pathways to Apprenticeship

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    Submit Proposals via Online Form.

    Questions?
    Visit ApprenticeshipIllinois.com/Bootcamp for more details or reach out to Nate Carlson at NCarlson@NIU.edu.

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