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Resource Sites
FEDERAL SITES
American Workforce Network (AWN)
The nationwide system of workforce development organizations that provide
information and services to help individuals manage their careers and employers
find skilled workers. This site lists a number of federal training programs and
has links to state training program materials.
Help line: 1-877-872-5627
TTY line: 1-877-887-5627
www.doleta.gov
Welfare-to-Work
Information about Welfare-to-Work programs and training in addition to Work
Opportunity and Welfare-to-Work tax credits for employers that hire welfare
recipients.
http://wtw.doleta.gov
Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
Provides answers to current and emerging questions about implementation of the
Workforce Investment Act (WIA).
www.usworkforce.org
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STATE RESOURCES
Illinois Department of Employment Security
IDES provides unemployment insurance, recruitment, counseling, outplacement,
training and information services.
www.ides.state.il.us
Illinois Employment and Training Centers (IETC)
A listing of Illinois Employment and Training Centers (IETC) one-stop service
centers designed to link Illinois employers with qualified job seekers.
www.ides.state.il.us/ietc
Illinois Skills Match
The place for Illinois-area employers to come to find qualified job seekers and
where job seekers come to find jobs.
www.illinoisskillsmatch.com
Cook County Workforce Investment Board
The Cook County Workforce Investment Board strives to increase the involvement
of the business community, including small and minority business, in workforce
development activities, and to increase private sector employment opportunities
for the residents of South and West Suburban Cook County.
www.ssc.il.us/ccwib
Department of Human Services
Learn about the Department of Human Services and the assistance available to
the people of Illinois.
www.state.il.us/agency/dhs
Labor Market Information
Source for labor market information including employment statistics, job
forecast, wages and demographic characteristics.
http://lmi.ides.state.il.us/
Illinois Work Information
A self-service tool that contains information on careers and related services
for employers & job seekers.
www.ilworkinfo.com
GED in Cook County
This site provides information in regards to the GED and specifically GED
testing in Cook County.
Phone: (847) 328-9795
www.ilworkinfo.com
Illinois Youth Council
Each and every Illinois youth, in Kindergarten through grade 12 will receive
the support required to develop the necessary knowledge, skills, and
experiences to enable a smooth and successful transition into careers.
www.ilworkforce.org/youth.htm
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EDUCATION-TO-CAREERS STATE AND LOCAL
OFFICES
Education-to-Careers State Office
Illinois State Board of Education
Education-to-Careers Division
100 North First
Springfield, IL 62777-0001
Phone: (217) 782-4768
Fax: (217) 782-9224
www.isbe.state.il.us/etc/Default/html
Career Development System
The Southland Education-to-Careers system is a consortium consisting of South
Suburban College, High School Districts 205, 215, and 228 working cooperatively
to help youth and adults plan and prepare for their future.
151st & Broadway
Harvey, IL 60426
Phone: (708) 225-4015
www.southlandetc.org
Career Preparation Network (ETC)
The Career Preparation Network provides all students with the skills necessary
for the successful transition to careers.
3600 West 203rd Street
Olympia Fields, IL 60461
(708) 748-6070
(708) 748-8236 fax
www.cpnetc.org
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COLLEGES
South Suburban College
South Suburban College's Business & Career Institute's staff offers
consultative training expertise, develops employee training, managing workforce
development programs and locates funding sources to support training
initiatives.
www.ssc.cc.il.us/bci/index.htm
Moraine Valley Community College
Moraine Valley Community College's Workforce Development and Community Services
subdivision provides training, consulting, and growth resources for business
and industry.
www.moraine.cc.il.us
(link to Community & Business Services)
Prairie State College
Prairie State College tailors seminars, workshops and classes to meet the needs
of business & industry, governmental agencies and service organizations.
www.prairie.cc.il.us
EconomicsAmerica
The Office of Economic Education reaches educators in grades K-12 and helps
them become better teachers of economics.
www.govst.edu/users/gcbpa/comserv/oee.htm
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APPRENTICESHIP INFORMATION
IDES Apprenticeship Coordinator
Guidelines, procedures, and standards to assist employers in the development of
apprenticeship programs.
An employer may contact the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training at:
IDES Apprenticeship Coordinator
401 South State Street, 6 South
Chicago, IL 60605
IDES Apprenticeship Coordinator
230 S. Dearborn Street - Room 656
Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: (312) 353-4690
www.ides.state.il.us/individual/special/apprentc.htm
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JOB SITES
Chicago Area Job Guide
Local area job openings in addition to the job listings from the Chicago and
suburban newspapers.
www.chicagojobs.org
The Riley Guide
A valuable site of helpful links to topics such as job searching, writing
resumes, networking and negotiating salary.
www.dbm.com/jobguide
Quintessential Careers
Expert career and job hunting advice as well as links to other job-related
sites.
www.quintcareers.com
Hoover's Online
Research companies, industries, people, and products in addition to business
news and career development.
www.hoovers.com
The Salary Calculator
This site uses data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to compare the cost of
living between cities you select along with city, school, crime, and job
resource reports.
www2.homefair.com/calc/salcalc.html
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