ILLINOIS STATE LIBRARY
FY2015 Workplace Skills Enhancement Grant Program Impact and Statistics
Number of Programs
Chicago
4
Suburban Chicago
15
Downstate
1
Total
20
Amount of Funding Awarded by Region
Chicago
$36,500
Suburban Chicago
$180,350
Downstate
$14,500
Total
$231,350
Employee/Student Data
Adults assessed no instruction
98
Total adults instructed
404
Total adults served
502
Average Student Age
42
Female Students
44%
Students Studied ESL
99%
Ethnic Background of Employees and Students
Hispanic
83%
African-American
1%
Caucasian
6%
Asian
8%
Other
2%