Sign up for a free email address
If you have an email address, it will be easier to keep in touch with employers and online job boards. To set up a free professional email address, go to:
If you already have an email account, you can skip this step.
Write your email information here:
email address: __________________________
password: ____________________________
For a professional email address:
Use your first initial, last name, and a favorite number.
For example: jsmith10@gmail.com.
Open your Illinois workNet account.
To open an account:
If you already have a My Illinois workNet account, you can update your information.
If your information is already up-to-date, you can skip this step.
To update your account:
Print this page and write down your Illinois workNet information here:
Illinois workNet username: __________________________
Illinois workNet password: __________________________
Do not share your passwords with anyone!
Use this page to help you remember, but keep your passwords to yourself!