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 ARRA Workforce Investment Act Sector-Request for Proposal! The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is soliciting proposals under the Workforce Investment Act.  Get more information on grant application, bidder's conference overview, and deadlines by clicking on the link above. 

Need more information onf WIA Economic Recovery Programs? Local Workforce Investment Areas in Illinois has been assigned a primary contact for information about WIA Economic Recovery Programs. Click here for LWIA contact information  in MS Excel Link opens in a new window or PDFLink opens in a new window. 

Intersted in Green Jobs? Check out this 60 page PDF file published by PolicyLink External link opens in a new window and Green for All External link opens in a new window.  Bringing Home the Green Recovery: A User's Guide to the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Link opens in a new window  provides an in-depth grid summarizing a range of programs and funding streams that can be utilized to foster inclusive and green communities to help lower-income people and communities of color access quality green jobs. It also offers website links to additional resources that local and state leaders can utilize to shape implementation efforts.

Regional ARRA Meeting Documents Link opens in a new window - A series of presentations were held during March and April 2009 to review state agency programs directly impacted by ARRA. Click here Link opens in a new window to access all of the information provided at the presentations. External Address (Url)
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Economic Recovery 101

ARRA emblem The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is an unprecedented effort to jumpstart our economy, create or save millions of jobs, and put a down payment on addressing long-neglected challenges so our country can thrive in the 21st century. Click here to visit the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act website External link opens in a new window . 

Follow this link External link opens in a new window to find the most frequently asked questions from both citizens and agencies.

Department of Labor (DOL) Economic Recovery Information - The U.S. Department of Labor has issued policy and planning guidance for employment and training programs under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The policy offers guidance to states and outlying areas for the implementation of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) investments in core employment and training programs. Follow this link to access the full report External link opens in a new window . 

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Economic Recovery Information - This website is designed to help educate the public about features of the economic recovery bill that are consistent with the mission of DCEO. Follow this link to the DCEO American Recovery and Reinvestment Act website External link opens in a new window .

  • Follow this link External link opens in a new window if you are are a business, seeking information about the public workforce system and how it can help you meet your business objectives.
  • Follow this link External link opens in a new window if you are a private, non-profit organization seeking homeless prevention funding and support services, as provided for in the Emergency Shelter Grant.
  • Follow this link External link opens in a new window if you are a community action agency seeking information on Community Service Block Grant stimulus funding.

State of Illinois Recovery - This website was created to quickly share information about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, (ARRA) so that every deserving project in Illinois can capture and use its fair share of federal stimulus funds. Follow this link to the Illinois Recovery websiteExternal link opens in a new window .

  • Follow this link  External link opens in a new window  for a list of state programs that will receive new support from the federal stimulus effort.
  • Follow this link External link opens in a new window to learn more about the state's measures for transparency and accountability.

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