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Illinois Roads Scholar Candidates and Illinois Public Works Professionals

This Spring, consider training your front-line staffers at the Illinois Roads Scholar Program (IRSP) running from May 10th -14th, 2027 in Effingham, IL.The IRSP is supported by the American Public Works Association (APWA) Chicago Metro Chapter and offers a fun, comprehensive training program over a three-year cycle. For one week per year, front-line workers will be trained in various public works field services, including:Participants who successfully attend all three training years will be designated as an “Illinois Roads Scholar.”Spread the word and get to Effingham on May 11th-15th for an unforgettable week of self-improvement and hands-on learning!STIPENDS: Each year, the Chicago Metro Chapter offers $599 stipends to offset the $825 registration fee, supporting front-line workers’ careers with this training. If you have already enrolled and paid for this training, you are still eligible to apply for and be awarded a stipend! 2027 Stipend Release of Applications is now open.

  • Safety
  • Live Line Training
  • Trenching and Shoring
  • Snow & Ice Controls
  • Traffic Incident Management
  • GIS and Asset Management
  • Flagger Training
  • OSHA 10-Hour Course
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