Unemployment and 737 Type Ratings

[propjob27]

I'm pretty sure I can get some info about this here...

I understand some states, for example IL and IN, will pay for "additional training to help their unemployed become more marketable." This can include paying for a 737 type rating for furloughed pilots, if gone about correctly.

Can someone who has been through this process point me (us) in the right direction?

Thanks for any help or info.

edit: PS. Im in Illinois.

 

[lostplnetairman]

What state are you in. I can help.

HR Diva

 

[propjob27]

I work in, and am a resident of, Illinois.

Thanks!

 

[lostplnetairman]

To find specific programs they allow:

https://iwds.cmcf.state.il.us/iwds/CIS2202?command=Illinois'+statewide+list+of+WIA-certified+training+programs&ISM_JSP_TS_RQST=20041011212451698&footerIdUser=-3&footerIdJs=-3&footerScreenViewId=0

and to get general information:

http://www.ides.state.il.us/wia/default.asp

http://www.illinoisbiz.biz/wia2/overview.html

Good luck. Let me know if you need further information.

HR Diva

 

[propjob27]

Thank you very much for the links. The 1st link doesnt seem to work for me. I just end up back at the homepage, http://iwds.cmcf.state.il.us/.

Without navigating this entire web page, is there something specific in there relating to unemployed pilots? I imagine with United in town, the Illinois Unemployment Office has heard this request before.

Just curious, did you go through the process?


Thanks again.

 

[lostplnetairman]

I am not a pilot. I am married to a pilot. I am the HR Diva and answer pilot's HR questions!

It's just the link to the state Workforce Development System on which you can look up providers. But the unemployment office should have the information.

Each state has their own program and own regulations.

HR Diva

 

[falcon20driver]

Call Sandy at Higher Power Aviation, (800) JET-CREW, she will be able to point you in the right direction. http://www.jetcrew.com/

 

[capt. megadeth]

Prop,
I am sorry but you have to be unemployed, a low life drug abuser and have 8 children by the time you are 25 to get anything from the state of Illinois.

Sorry....I couldn't help myself

 

[vclean]

Call Higher Power 800-JET-CREW. They know the current contacts and program details for Illinois. I could pm the contact I used, but that was 2 years ago and that person may no longer work in that department. Two years ago Illinois provided $6,000 for retraining, if your airline was on the 'approved' list. WIA is a federally funded, state administered program. Each state distributes their funds as they choose. Illinois did have certain criteria to qualify. HPA can help determine your eligibility.

 

[stall022]

this will take you to each states WIA program and what they offer.
http://www.careeronestop.org/WiaProviderSearch.asp

http://www.doleta.gov/regions/