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Job Seekers

Visit one of our one-stop offices and get local labor market information, job search assistance, resume help, interview coaching, and connection to community resources.  
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Youth Programs

We provide grants to local nonprofits and alternative school programs that help out-of-school and at-risk youth prepare to compete in the labor market. See a list of our partners.
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Employers

We work with employers in our region's growth industries to provide matching training grants and on-boarding support for new workers who need upskilling. We also consult on social service issues. 
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Better Job Scholarship

Are you eligible to work in the US? Do you have a barrier to employment, such as being a single parent, receiving SNAP benefits, unemployed and receiving UI, or not having your GED or High School Equivalency?


We can help you go back to school and get the training you need to compete for a good job. A Better Job Scholarship can be used towards over $16,000 in tuition plus books, fees, uniforms, tools, and childcare and transportation assistance.

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2026

WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) REGIONAL & LOCAL PLAN

The East Central Illinois Workforce Board is releasing the Regional & Local Workforce Innovation Plan for public comment beginning February 2, 2026, for 30 days. You can request a copy of the plan and provide public comment by emailing your request to Anthony Lacognata at alacognata@ccrpc.org. The plan is available for viewing by clicking the "Learn More" button below.

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