Returning Residents

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Description
​Goals of the Returning Residents program. The Returning Residents program will prepare people for entry-level jobs in the clean energy industry.  Training is provided to individuals who are in the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections.  The training will also utilize the Clean Jobs Curriculum Framework. ​
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Equity
​The core equity values are defined as:
  • Inclusion means that everyone at the table has a “voice” and is “invited” to share their input.   
  • Belonging and welcoming mean you and your unique experience are welcomed and valued just as much as any other individual. 
  • Diversity means that people with different physical characteristics, cultures, and experiences are at the table. Those differences are valued and respected.  
  • Accessibility means accessing resources, training, information, and full participation opportunities without encumbrances.

These important values are included in our workforce training programs—from outreach and enrollment to training and starting a clean energy career. The Energy Transition Barrier Reduction Program helps ensure participants succeed by removing obstacles. Our training programs value diversity, promote cultural understanding, and encourage teamwork. We track and measure everything to make sure we meet our equity goals.

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Key Benefits
​Employers can connect with participants that have completed the program and gained essential employability skills and certifications that prepare them for entry-level jobs in the clean energy industry. 

Gain access to the “Hiring Returning Residents” handbook that includes guidance on to recruit, hire, and retain returning residents, state and federal tax credits and incentives, develop supportive company policies and state and federal resources.