Grants Glossary

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The definitions below pertain to funding opportunities for the State of Illinois.

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All A C E H I N O P R S T W Y Acronyms

  • Career Pathway

    ​Defined in WIOA as a combination of rigorous and high‐quality education, training, and other services that:

    • Aligns with the skill needs of industries in the economy of the State or regional economy involved;  
    • Prepares an individual to be successful in any of a full range of secondary or postsecondary education options, including apprenticeships registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the ''National Apprenticeship Act''; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 USC 50 et seq.) (referred to individually in this Act as an ''apprenticeship'', except in section 171);  
    • Includes counseling to support an individual in achieving their education and career goals;  
    • Includes, as appropriate, education offered concurrently with and in the same context as workforce preparation activities and training for a specific occupation or occupational cluster;  
    • Organizes education, training and other services to meet the particular needs of an individual in a manner that accelerates the educational and career advancement of the individual to the extent practicable;  
    • Enables an individual to attain a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and at least one recognized postsecondary credential; and  
    • Helps an individual enter or advance within a specific occupation or occupational cluster (see Appendix A for more information on Illinois' Common Career Pathways Definition & Guidance).
  • Case Management Services

    ​The workers will receive many Case Management services during their participation in the Trade program, however there are several Case Management services that are required to be offered.  These include Assessment, Development of IEP, Availability and Suitability of Training, Financial Aid Assistance, Pre‐Vocational Skills Workshops, Career Counseling, Employment Statistics Info, and Availability of Supportive Services.   Illinois requires that all Customers be co‐enrolled in the WIOA program to maximize the workers' access to all available services both programs can offer. 

  • Class Size Training

    ​Provides short-term skill upgrade training to help participants enter the workforce in good-paying occupations. Class Size Training is intended only for WIOA eligible participants and requires WIOA eligibility determinations, case management, and reporting in IWDS. If the applicant is not a training provider, a public or private training provider for the project must be selected through a procurement process. For additional program requirements, refer to WIOA Policy Letter 15-WIOA-5.2.1.1, WIOA ePolicy.