Pre-Apprenticeship Training in DeKalb County, Illinois
Funded pre-apprenticeship and registered apprenticeship programs available to DeKalb County residents. Free for veterans, high school students, and adults 18+. No tuition — several programs pay a stipend while you train.
ILLINOIS WORKS PROVIDERS
HIRE360 Kane — Based in Aurora, launched April 2025.
NEAREST COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Kishwaukee College — Malta, IL
General trades/technical programs — confirm current offerings directly
ILLINOIS YOUTH INVESTMENT PROGRAM (IYIP)
DeKalb County is not currently on the IYIP list. Funding covers Champaign, Cook, Lake, Peoria, Sangamon, St. Clair, and Winnebago. Confirmed by IDHS, July 2026.
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DATA VERIFIED 2026-07-07 · SOURCES: DCEO, IDHS, DOL, NABTU, VA.GOV, ICCB · "CONFIRMED" = SOURCE-VERIFIED, "VERIFY" = INFERRED, CONTACT PROVIDER BEFORE REFERRING A CANDIDATE