Site Selection Magazine just ranked Illinois as the best state in the Midwest, and third nationally, for workforce development because of critical investments in higher education, apprenticeships and skill development.
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Mark Denzler,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Workforce advocates say career and technical training, apprenticeships and military service are becoming more important paths to living-wage jobs without the heavy student debt often tied to a four-year degree.
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Wilborn P. Nobles III,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
High school students will have access to a catalog of internships, externships and volunteer opportunities statewide.
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Hope Moses,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
The Impact Fellowships program supports doctoral students doing summer externships with public-interest companies working in criminal justice reform, climate change, public health, and similar arenas.
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