ETIP — Employer Training Investment Program

ETIP, the Employer Training Investment Program, sits inside the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s workforce development portfolio and supports employer-sponsored training in Illinois strategic sectors. It is a rolling state program built for employers that want to train existing staff rather than apply for a one-time project award. The program reimburses eligible training costs at up to 50 percent, so the employer carries the rest of the cost and receives payment after the training is delivered. The structured record places the program in the United States, allows for-profit and nonprofit employers, and excludes universities, research organizations, and individuals. ETIP is a practical fit for companies that can document a training plan and link it to workforce needs in a strategic sector. Its value is less about a large up-front grant and more about lowering the cost of skill-building for Illinois employers that are ready to run training and wait for reimbursement.

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.