Illinois Statutes Chapter 20. Executive Branch § 730/5-15. Regional Administrators

(a) Subject to appropriation, the Department shall select 3 unique Regional Administrators: one Regional Administrator for coordination of the work in the Northern Illinois Program Delivery Area, one Regional Administrator for coordination of the work in the Central Illinois Program Delivery Area, and one Regional Administrator for coordination of the work in the Southern Illinois Program Delivery Area.

(b) The Regional Administrators shall have strong capabilities, experience, and knowledge related to program development and fiscal management; cultural and language competency needed to be effective in their respective communities to be served; expertise in working in and with BIPOC and environmental justice communities; knowledge and experience in working with employer or sectoral partnerships, if applicable, in clean energy or related sectors; and awareness of industry trends and activities, workforce development best practices, regional workforce development needs, regional and industry employers, and community development. The Regional Administrators shall demonstrate a track record of strong partnerships with community-based organizations and labor organizations.

(c) The Regional Administrators shall work together to administer the implementation of the Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program, the Illinois Climate Works Preapprenticeship Program, the Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Program, and the Returning Resident Clean Jobs Training Program.