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Workforce Network is a partnership of workforce organizations, working together to provide integrated high quality employment resources to students, job seekers and businesses.

Services are available to the public at One Technology Plaza in downtown Peoria, Illinois and through satellite offices at Manual High School and in Marshall, Stark and Woodford counties.

Learn more about our Professional Services for Business and Career Services for Individuals.

If you have been laid off from a Central Illinois business recently, visit our Dislocated Worker page for information on our resources and services for all laid off workers, including TGAAA dislocated workers. 

Careers 2010 Fall Career Fair Event

Careers 2010 will be held from 10a.m. to 2p.m. on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at Northwoods Mall. 

Businesses can register online to attend the fall career fair event.

Details for job seekers are also available online.  

•  Are you between 18 and 24 years old?

•  Are you interested in obtaining your G.E.D.?

•  Are you willing to participate 5 days a week for 9-12 months?

•  Are you interested in the Construction Field?

YouthBuild Peoria! will provide individuals between the ages of 18 to 24, who meet eligibility criteria, with the opportunity to develop employment skills in construction while simultaneously attending classes for GED attainment. The training will be held in Peoria, 5 days a week from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm for approximately 9 to 12 months. Throughout the training participants will be compensated for their work through stipends. 

Upon completion of the YouthBuild Peoria! program, graduates will receive support with obtaining employment or for applying for and transitioning to post-secondary education. Individuals that meet initial eligibility requirements will be invited to attend Mental Toughness activities.  Following completion of Mental Toughness activities, those individuals selected will begin the YouthBuild Peoria! program in the Fall of 2010. 

Currently taking applications for the Fall 2010 Cohort.

** The YouthBuild Peoria! Program does require an initial drug screening of all applicants, and random drug testing of participants throughout the duration of the program.

Click here for a copy of the YouthBuild Peoria application.  For more information contact Melissa Hon at 309.495.8921 or mhon@workforcenetwork.com