One of the world’s premier programs for Human Resources & Industrial Relations

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YEARS IN LENGTH

You can complete our on-campus program in three semesters, and our online program in just under two years.

92%

PLACEMENT RATE

Last year, 91% of our domestic candidates in the on-campus program received job offers before June.

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HIGHER SALARIES

Full time hires averaged over $82k annually, and interns average over $5k per month.

3,000+

ALUMNI IN NETWORK

Our global alumni network advances the field of employment relations and your future career.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Improving gender and racial and ethnic representation among corporate leaders and boards of directors has become an important goal for firms, shareholders, and other stakeholders. As part of Illinois state legislation, LER faculty author annual reports documenting diversity and inclusion at Illinois corporations.

The Illinois Corporate Board Diversity Report

Labor Education

Based in Champaign and Chicago, the Labor Education Program is the only state-wide provider of professional training and development for union leaders and workers in Illinois.

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Climate Jobs Institute

The Climate Jobs Institute, at the University of Illinois, is one of the first academic institutes dedicated to the study of labor and work impacts of the climate transition.

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Hazmat Training

The Hazardous Materials Training Program provides some of the most comprehensive hazardous materials training in the Midwest.

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