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SUMMARY:August 14\, 2026 ETIP Grant FY 27
DESCRIPTION:The Illinois Manufacturers' Association is pleased to announce the launch of another round of the Employee Training Investment Program (ETIP)\, offering Illinois manufacturers the opportunity to receive reimbursement for up to 50% of eligible employee training costs.\n\n\n\nLast year\, more than 200 Illinois manufacturers received over $3.25 million in ETIP funding\, supporting training for more than 30\,000 employees across the state. ETIP helps manufacturers invest in workforce development by offsetting the cost of training that enhances employee skills\, improves workplace safety\, and increases productivity.\n\n\n\nSarah Hartwick\, IMA’s Senior VP Senior Vice President & Corporate Board Secretary and Megan Loberg-Simmering\, IMA's ETIP Grant Administrator\, for an overview of the program and the application cycle.\n\n\n\nDuring this session\, you'll learn:\n\nProgram eligibility and qualifying training expenses\nHow to complete and submit a successful application\nImportant deadlines and key steps throughout the grant process\nTips for maximizing your reimbursement opportunity\n\n\nFor further information\, please contact Megan Loberg-Simmering at etip@ima-net.org
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Illinois Manufacturers' Association is pleased to announce the launch of another round of the Employee Training Investment Program (ETIP)\, offering Illinois manufacturers the opportunity to receive reimbursement for up to 50% of eligible employee training costs.\n\n\n\nLast year\, more than 200 Illinois manufacturers received over $3.25 million in ETIP funding\, supporting training for more than 30\,000 employees across the state. ETIP helps manufacturers invest in workforce development by offsetting the cost of training that enhances employee skills\, improves workplace safety\, and increases productivity.\n\n\n\nSarah Hartwick\, IMA’s Senior VP Senior Vice President & Corporate Board Secretary and Megan Loberg-Simmering\, IMA's ETIP Grant Administrator\, for an overview of the program and the application cycle.\n\n\n\nDuring this session\, you'll learn:\n\nProgram eligibility and qualifying training expenses\nHow to complete and submit a successful application\nImportant deadlines and key steps throughout the grant process\nTips for maximizing your reimbursement opportunity\n\n\nFor further information\, please contact Megan Loberg-Simmering at etip@ima-net.org
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