Amayrani Vargas Giles graduated from the Commercial Driver’s License program at Oakton College and now is working as a CDL driver. Courtesy of Oakton College

Oakton College in Des Plaines has received a $941,241 Illinois Workforce Empowerment Initiative grant to expand career training programs that advance economic mobility for students in high-demand fields.

The initiative equips people with the skills needed to secure jobs paying at least 30% above the living wage, strengthening communities and meeting regional workforce needs, according to a news release.

Formerly known as the Workforce Equity Initiative, Oakton’s Workforce Empowerment Initiative is entering its third year with an enhanced commitment to equity. The initiative now places a sharper focus on empowerment, emphasizing ac

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