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Gov J.B. Pritzker joined officials from city colleges and
Lincoln Land College in Springfield on Thursday to discuss the
program, which offers training in multiple areas.
"We are launching an IT trainee program to build a pipeline of
tech talent to meet the growing demand for skilled tech
professionals and diversify our state's tech workforce,"
Pritzker said. "From creation to consumption, Illinois is paving
the way in the digital economy for all our residents."
Those selected for the program will be Trainees who will be paid
a yearly salary of $54,000 from the department and learn skills
in cybersecurity, networking, coding and database, end-user
computing, and enterprise infrastructure.
Speaker of the House, Emmanuel Chris Welch, spoke of the
importance of higher education programs.
"If we are going to lift Illinois, we are going to continue to
help Illinois prosper. If we are going to move Illinois forward,
we need to do it through our colleges and universities," Welch
said.
DoIT Acting Secretary and State CIO Sanjay Gupta says this
program will positively impact the future.
"By investing in the development of a strong talent pipeline, we
are not only shaping the future of our workforce but also
driving innovation and growth in our community," said Gupta.
"This partnership is a testament to our unwavering commitment to
diversity and nurturing local tech talent, propelling our state
to new heights of success."
Those who complete the training will be offered full time
employment.
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