Resources Frequently Used by Workforce Professionals

2009 Workforce Development Conference "Meeting the Challenge...Together" Documents  

Becoming a Partner (PDF) , (MS Word- Large Font): This flyer can be distributed at Illinois workNet Centers, Partner sites, to Businesses and at job fairs (8.5 x 11, 2- sided)

Business Quick Tips Flyer (PDF) , (MS Word - Large Font): This editable flyer can be distributed at Illinois workNet Centers, Partner sites, to Businesses and at job fairs (8.5 x 11, 1- sided)

Career Fair PowerPoint (PPT) : Display this looped PowerPoint during a career/job fair to inform individuals about the valuable resources available in Illinois workNet for free.

Certified Illinois workNet Flyer (CIWA) Flyer (PDF) , (MS Word - Large Font): This flyer can be distributed to workforce professionals at Illinois workNet Centers and Partner sites (8.5 x 11, 2-sided)

Content Manager Flyer (PDF) , (MS Word - Large Font) : This flyer can be distributed to workforce professionals that have successfully completed the CIWA course at Illinois workNet Centers and Partner sites (8.5 x 11, 2-sided)

English/Spanish Quick Tips 2-sided Flyer (PDF) , (MS Word - Large Font) : This flyer can be displayed and distributed at Illinois workNet Centers and Partner sites (8.5 x 11, 2-sided)

English Quick Tips 1-sided Flyer (PDF), (MS Word - Large Font) : This flyer can be displayed and distributed at Illinois workNet Centers and Partner sites (8.5 x 11, 1-sided)

Illinois workNet Coordinator and Content Manager Editor Report (PDF): An up-to-date listing of all LWIA Coordinators and Content Manager Editors, including contact information (8.5 x 11)

Illinois workNet Fact Sheet - English (PDF) , (MS Word - Large Font) , Illinois workNet Fact Sheet - Spanish (PDF) : This flyer can be distributed to individuals and businesses at Illinois workNet Centers, Partner sites, to Businesses and at job fairs (8.5 x 11, 2- sided)

Key Sectors Pathway Flyer (PDF) : This flyer can be distributed at Illinois workNet Centers, Partner sites, to Businesses and at job fairs (8.5 x 11, 2- sided)

Key Sectors and Labor Market Information Basics (PDF) , (MS Word): This handout was distributed at the 2009 Illinois Workforce Development Conference, in the "Sectors and Clusters and All Those Numbers" session presented by Oana Amaria (Illinois workNet) and Mitch Daniels (IDES).

Key Sectors and Labor Market Information Basics - Workforce Conference session PowerPoint (PPT) :  This handout was distributed at the 2009 Illinois Workforce Development Conference, in the "Sectors and Clusters and All Those Numbers" session presented by Oana Amaria (Illinois workNet) and Mitch Daniels (IDES).

Laid Off Worker Assistance Flyer (MS Word) : Use this flyer to introduce how Illinois workNet Laid Off Worker Assistance resources are used by Rapid Response teams, including IDES, DCEO, IDHS, union and partners, and the business that is laying off workers. (8.5 x 11, 2-sided)

Laid Off Worker Assistance Business Card Option 1(MS Word) : This business card template is set up to print double-sided, 10 cards per page. The front side includes the Laid off worker icon and customizable contact information. The back side include 3 simple steps to get to the Laid Off Worker area in Illinois workNet.

Laid Off Worker Assistance Business Card Option 2 (MS Word) (Pub) This card is set up to print double-sided, 8 cards per page. The front side resources found within Illinois workNet. The back side includes 3 simple steps to get to the Laid Off Worker area in Illinois workNet and space to write down the username and password.

Locally Customizable Disability Resources Pathway Flyer (MS Word) : This flyer also summarizes the pages on the Disability Resources Pathway. It is customizable in three (3) locations; the box that reads "Make the Connections to Succeed!", the area for Organization Name and Address, and the small type in the footer.

My Illinois workNet Account Business Card Option 1 (MS Word) : This business card template is set up to print double-sided, 12 cards per page. The front side can be edited to include contact information. The back side include 3 simple steps to set up a My Illinois workNet account.

My Illinois workNet Account Business Card Option 2 (MS Word) : This card is set up to print double-sided, 8 cards per page. The front side resources found within Illinois workNet. The back side includes 3 simple steps to set up a My Illinois workNet Account and space to write down the username and password.

Self-Assessment Business Card Handout (PDF) , (PUB) : This card is set up to print double-sided, 10 cards per page. The front side resources found within Illinois workNet. The back side includes 3 simple steps to get to the My Skills and Interest area in Illinois workNet and space to write down the username and password.

State-level Disability Resources Pathway Flyer (PDF) : This flyer summarizes the pages on the Disability Resources Pathway. It is available to all, and cannot be altered.

Summer Youth Employment Activity 1: Getting Started (MS Word) : Click on the downloadable format [English - (PDF) , (MS Word - Large Font) , (Plain Text) , (Short Text - PDF) ] [Spanish - (MSWord) , (PDF) ] In this first activity, youth set up an appropriate e-mail account and open their My Illinois workNet Account. Participants can write down their usernames and passwords on this 8.5 x 11 worksheet.

Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) Work Site Evaluation (MS Word) : This SYEP Youth Work Site Evaluation is for completion by the youth’s supervisor at their work site. When completing this evaluation on the next page, please keep in mind that some youth may have minimal work experience. Their placement with you will be a valuable learning experience that will lay the foundation for future jobs. Please review each of the 10 foundation evaluation items and score based upon youth learning how to use the workplace skills not expecting the youth to already know them. This will help youth learn from you as they practice and improve skills needed with any jobs they get in the future. Use the chart that begins on page 3 showing definitions for each rating. You can also complete the comments box to provide additional job performance information.

Workforce Development Terms (PDF) , (MS Word), (MS Word- Large Font) : This document is a list of frequently-used workforce development terms and their definitions.

Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) Work Site Evaluation Requirement July 20 & 21, 2010
This webinar provided the information needed for each LWIA using their remaining WIA/ARRA SYEP funding to meet the new Department of Labor (DOL) work readiness requirement. The new requirement is to use a new work site youth evaluation. The purpose of the evaluation is to provide youth feedback about on-the-job performance expectations.
Webinar Materials: Archived July 21 Webinar (45:55 minutes) , Work Site Process Flow including successful completion requirements (PDF) , PowerPoint (PDF) , Work Site Evaluation (MS Word) , TEGL27-09 (PDF) , Alignment to Work readiness Goals (PDF) , Webinar Summary

Illinois Y.E.S. (Youth Employment for the Summer) Webinar June 23, 2010
This Webinar provided information needed by all Local Workforce Investment Areas (LWIA)/Local Workforce Investment Boards(LWIB) participating with this program. The purpose of the webinar is to provide eligibility information for client participants in the Illinois Y.E.S. program and review the documentation requirements.

Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) Webinar Training May/June 2010
The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) Webinar covered the Illinois workNet SYEP Assessment and Activities to be used in conjunction with youth work experience for those participating in WIA Youth Programs Funded Under the Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Policy Letter 08-ARRA-01 and subsequent changes).

The purpose of the webinar was to:
Review updates to the SYEP activities and assessments.
Review enhancements to customer groups and reporting.

Archived Webinar (1:05 hours) , Flow Chart (PDF) , PowerPoint (PDF) , Webinar Summary

Social Media:  How to Manage Your Social Media Image May 20 & 21, 2010

Webinar Materials: PowerPoint (PDF) , Webinar Summary , HootSuite Guide (PDF) , Archived Webinar Video (01:09 hours).

Social Media: Alternative Resources on Twitter April 21 & 23, 2010
The More Than Tweeting is the fourth of the social media series and will focus on using twitter as a resource for finding and posting jobs. The webinar will include:

• Step-by-step guild to help individuals and employers connect;
• Information and resources on other third-party social media tools; and
• Overview of the products and tools available to help you manage your social media image.

Webinar Materials: PowerPoint (PDF) , Webinar Summary  , Personal Branding Tool Kit (PDF) , Archived Webinar Video (1:04 hours).

Incumbent Worker Tracking System (IWTS) Grantee Training Webinar (April 20th, 21st & 23rd)

Illinois workNet is hosting training webinars on the Incumbent Worker Tracking System (IWTS). The Illinois workNet portal will be used to track and report all incumbent worker training activities for DCEO issued grant funds. This includes ARRA Sector-based Initiatives and formula funds used by Local Workforce Investment Areas/Local Workforce Investment Boards. All incumbent worker projects begun on or after December 16, 2009 must be entered into IWTS.

All incumbent worker training grantees are required to participate with this webinar as they are responsible for submitting training project plans, tracking worker participation, and reporting.

Click here if your organization is not already an Illinois workNet partner site or you do not already have a workforce professionals account.

The purpose of this Webinar is to:

• Review how to access the Illinois workNet IWTS page
• Learn how to submit a training project plan
• Review how to submit quarterly reports

Join us for: IWTS Training Webinar
Dates & Times:

• April 20th at 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. (CST)
• April 21st at 10:00 a.m. (CST)
• April 23rd at 1:00 p.m. (CST)

Audience: Recipients of DCEO-issued incumbent worker training grants.
Webinar length: 1 ½ hours

Online registration is required via http://training.illinoisworknet.com/ws/iwts. A confirmation email will be sent to you containing webinar login and conference call information.
Training is required to access the tracking system.

Put Illinois to Work - WIA and TANF Partnership Webinar (March 23rd, 2010) This webinar will provide information needed by all Local Workforce Investment Areas (LWIA)/Local Workforce Investment Boards (LWIB) about the three primary components of Put Illinois to Work:
1. WIA Summer Youth Employment Program
2. TANF Adult and Dislocated Worker Program
3. Bridge Programs
This webinar will cover program details ranging from information about each component, budget, cost allocation, work-site agreements, and use of Illinois workNet. LWIAs/LWIBs will find it beneficial to participate as a group. Click Here to Register Online!

Social Media Tools Webinar (March 18th 1:00pm & 19th 10:00am, 2010) is the third of the series and will include information and resources to help organizations use social media tools effectively to include step-by-step instruction on: How to get started—User guides, tips, and demonstrations for starting Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn accounts.   Webinar Materials: PowerPoint (PDF) , Webinar Summary, LinkedIn Guide (PDF) , Twitter Guide (PDF) , Facebook Guide (PDF) , Archived Webinar Video (1:09 hours)

Content Management Update Webinar (March 9 & 10, 2010) provides step-by step instructions to Content Managers on how to use the revised content management tools to place a promo on several pages, as well as using page properties to determine expiration date of promo. Webinar Materials: Powerpoint (PDF), Webinar Summary(PDF), Rubric of Local Content Development (PDF), Archived video (32:06 minutes)

The Basics of Social Media Webinar (February 18 & 19, 2010) is the second of the series includes step-by-step instruction on: Creating a Program Image, Making Connections & Return on Engagement (ROI).
Webinar Materials: PowerPoint (PDF), Webinar Summary , Social Media Guide - February Session (PDF), Archived Webinar Video (58:07 minutes).

WIA Works Webinar (February 10 & 11, 2010) This webinar provides important information for LWIB and LWIA staff on the statewide WIA Works Campaign. The webinar covers resources and tools available online for the public and for workforce professionals. The WIA Works Web pages (http://www.illinoisworknet.com/wiaworks) launched February 1, 2010. Your community members will see the WIA Works Web pages and you will want to be prepared to provide guidance so please join us to learn more.
Webinar Materials: PowerPoint (PDF), Handout (PDF) , Archived Video (27:56 minutes)

Creating a Social Media Strategy Webinar (January 28 & 29, 2010) is the foundational component to the social media series. The objective of the webinar is to have participants walk away with answers to some of the core questions needed to successfully engage in social media.The webinar activities will follow the Social Media Guide and provide a format for participants to begin answering some of the core questions.
Webinar Materials: PowerPoint (PDF), Webinar Summary, Social Media Guide - January Session (PDF) , Archived Webinar Video (57:59 minutes)

Web Accessibility and BrowseAloud (December 17, 2009) This webinar provides an overview of web accessibility and the free accessibility resource that is available in Illinois workNet.
Webinar Materials: PowerPoint , Webinar Summary, BrowseAloud Fact Sheet (PDF) , Archived video (47:56 minutes)