State · IL

Trades in Illinois

Illinois is an Office of Apprenticeship (OA) state; registered apprenticeships flow through U.S. DOL Region 5 rather than a State Apprenticeship Agency. IDPH licenses plumbers statewide under the Illinois Plumbing License Law (225 ILCS 320). Electrician and HVAC licensing are municipal: Chicago, Cook County, and other cities/counties set their own credentials, exams, and fees. Verify local requirements with the municipality where work is performed.

Primary state regulator

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

idfpr.illinois.gov

888-473-4858

Modules for Illinois

Apprenticeship Finder

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Licensing Navigator

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Business Launch Guide

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Continuing Education

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Trades

Aircraft Mechanic (A&P)Auto Body TechnicianAutomotive Service TechnicianBoilermakerCarpenterDiesel MechanicElectricianElevator ConstructorGlazierHeavy Equipment MechanicHVAC TechnicianIndustrial Maintenance TechnicianIronworkerMachinistMasonMillwrightOperating EngineerPlumberSheet Metal WorkerWelder