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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 in Marshall, Stark and Woodford counties.

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


The City of Peoria Workforce Development Department is accepting bids for computer equipment.

Laid Off?

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 Career Fair Event

Our annual spring career fair will be held on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at Northwoods Mall.

2009 Workforce Forum

The Central Illinois Workforce Board would like to thank the sponsors of the 2009 Workforce Forum:

  • Ameren Illinois Utilities Act on Energy Efficiency Programs
  • Caterpillar
  • Central Illinois Agency on Aging
  • Central Illinois Workforce Board
  • Central States Media
  • City of Peoria
  • First Bank
  • Illinois Central College
  • Journal Star
  • Methodist Medical Center
  • Midstate College
  • PCCEO, Inc.
  • SCSI
  • TRICON/PALM
  • Vote Photography
  • WEEK TV
  • West Central Illinois Building & Construction Trades Council
  • Workforce Network

The 2009 Workforce Forum hosted keynote speaker Andrew Winston. 

Mr. Winston is a globally recognized expert on how business can profit from thinking green!  He is the co-author of the best-seller Green to Gold and author of Green Recovery, a guide to surviving - and thriving - in an economic downturn.

The 2009 Workforce Forum also featured an interactive panel discussion focused on the greening of education, careers and business strategy.  The expert panel included David Loomis, Ginger Johnson, Dr. Jack Gilligan and Carol Kulek.  You can view each panelist's presentation by clicking on their name.



 WE HAVE EXTENDED THE DEADLINE:

 Application Deadline: Monday, December 14, 2009 by 5:00 pm

 

  •  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?

    If you answered YES to all….

    then YouthBuild Peoria! may be the program for YOU! 

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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 the Tri-County Urban League 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.  Two groups of 24 participants (48 total) will be needed for the duration of the grant. However, a waitlist will be generated to take into consideration participant dropout, premature discharges, etc. 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 during the week of January 4-8, 2009.  Following completion of Mental Toughness activities, those individuals selected will begin the YouthBuild Peoria! program on January 18, 2010.

 

** 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.


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