• Language:  English en Español Polsku Korean Русско Chinese Go

• Local Interest

  Creating Futures Program Offers Free Online Information Technology Training

  The CompTIA Educational Foundation offers free online technology training and certification to individuals with disabilities through its Creating Futures Program.  The training and certification is to benefit individuals who are unable to afford training to gain the skills and certification to pursue a career in the information technology field.
  
  The program includes career prep, education, certification, and skill validation to produce properly skilled, diverse workers for the latest, in-demand jobs and placement.  Program participants have access to online training, mentoring services, practice exams, and certification vouchers 24-hours per day.  The Creating Futures Program offers individuals the opportunity to train towards a number of certifications:
  
  -CompTIA A +
  -CompTIA Network +
  -CompTIA Server +
  -CompTIA Security +
  
  It is recommended that the individuals have basic computer knowledge in the following areas:
  
  -computer hardware and software
  -using operating systems
  -work processing, spreadsheet, presentation software functions
  -networks and the Internet
  -electronic mail
  -using the Internet
  
  For more information regarding the Creating Futures Program, or to apply, visit www.comptia-ef.org .  All candidate applications are screened to determine eligibility and selected applicants will be notifiied via e-mail.
  



• Application for Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Funding

  

  "The Cook County President's Office of Employment Training has released a Request For Proposal (RFP) to provide Workforce Investment Act services for Adults, Dislocated Workers, and Youth. The application documents are available and the closing date for submissions is June 6, 2008 until 4:30 p.m."

  Bidder's Flyer
  Frequently Asked Questions
  Adult/Dislocated Worker RFP
  Adult/Dislocated Worker RFP Forms
  In-School Youth RFP
  In-School Youth RFP Forms
  Out-of-School Youth RFP
  Out-of-School Youth RFP Forms
  TA Letter
  
  
  
  



• Are you looking for a service that may pay for your employees training costs?

  Then check out TIFWorks!  TIFWorks funds eligible businesses for training related to new product lines, equipment upgrades, English as a Second Language and more!  For more information, visit the City of Chicago's TIFWorks website.



• Statewide Interest

  Connect to disabilityworks

  disabilityworks increases employment opportunities for people with disabilities throughout Illinois by connecting employers, people with disabilities, and disability/employment service providers.
  
  For more information and to create an account visit the disabilityworks website.



• Illinois Energy Conservation Code Training

  Illinois Energy Conservation Code Training is designed to prepare the building, construction and regulatory communities throughout Illinois for the adoption of the 2000 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). This new Law requires all new commercial construction for which a building permit application is received by a municipality or county to follow a comprehensive statewide energy conservation code. Renovations, alterations, additions, and repairs to most existing commercial buildings must follow the Illinois Energy Conservation Code.  Visit the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity web site to learn more .



• Looking for Free Online Courses to Improve your Computer Skills?

  

  If you answered Yes to the above question, then take a look at the Goodwill Community Foundation (GCF) Global Learning website.  Sponsored by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACT), Global Learning offers free online tutorials covering the basics of computers, the Internet, Microsoft Office and life skills.  GCF Global Learning also offers free online classes covering Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

  For more information and to access this free online site, visit the Goodwill Community Foundation (GCF) Global Learning web site.




• Need a tool to help you better understand labor market, workforce, and career information?

  

  Then take a look at this self-paced, on-line training course that is designed to help you in understanding and using the trio of Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) economy related web sites.

  This on-line course will cover information and use of the Workforce Information Center (WIC), Career Resources (ICRN), and Labor Market Information (LMI Source) state resources.

  For more information and to start using a tool designed just for you, visit the IDES I*Compass web site. 




• Workshops to Assist in Understanding Unemployment Insurance Claims, or Employer Dynamics

  

  View the state-wide listing of Employer Workshops and Business Expos provided through the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES).

  To find a workshop in your area, visit the Employer Workshops and Business Expos  website.

• Privacy Policy
• About Us
• Terms and Conditions
• System Requirements
• Accessibility
• Contact Us
• Site Map
• Individuals Home
• Link To Us

Copyright © 2006 - 2009 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Illinois workNet Centers are an equal opportunity employer/program. At Illinois workNet Centers, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. All voice telephone numbers on this website may be reached by persons using TTY/TDD equipment by calling TTY (800) 785-6055 or 711.