Displaced Workers Gain New Skills



Creation Date: 02/20/2018


Employer Name: CSL Behring
Career Pathway: Manufacturing
Location of Service: 60915-1238
Program: Incumbent Worker Program
Organization: Grundy Workforce Services
Program Details: Training


Illinois Talent Pipeline Grant offers funds for on the job training at CSL Behring.

While other companies are making cuts, CSL Behring has increased its workforce in Kankakee by more than 35 percent during the past two years.

To help the company meet this growth, CSL contacted the local Workforce Board to discuss staffing needs and training opportunities. Training funds were secured through the Illinois Talent Pipeline Grant and, in partnership with Kankakee Community College, CSL Behring began retraining workers displaced in the past 24 months.

The partnership with the Workforce Board and Kankakee Community College has enabled CSL Behring to train 36 workers under this grant opportunity. The program allows folks to receive the training needed to adapt to a new role, while CSL Behring helps develop a skilled workforce to meet increased demand for its lifesaving medical treatments. As a result of this program, the Kankakee Community College Foundation recently awarded CSL Behring its Partnership Award for its support of student scholarships and the work with the Talent Pipeline Grant.

Read the full story on the CSL Behring website.