Regulatory & Program

Illinois Shines opens fall cohort registration for 2026-27 mentorship program

Illinois Shines · Aug 12

What happened

Illinois Shines announced that mentee and mentor registration for the 2026-27 Mentorship Program Fall Cohort opens August 17, 2026, and closes August 28, 2026. The program targets Approved Vendors and Designees certified as Equity Eligible Contractors, Small and Emerging Businesses, and qualifying firms.

Why it matters

Participating in the program helps emerging vendors build operational capacity to navigate Illinois Shines project development and compliance. Approved Vendors and developers working with local contractors should note the short two-week registration window to ensure eligible partners register.

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