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• Statewide Interest

  



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  WIA Works is an initiative to inform our communities of the important and successful work that takes place every day across Illinois to help career dreams become a reality.
  
  Take action, and contact your Representative. Let them know how and why Workforce Investment Act (WIA) matters to you and tell your WIA employment and training success story.
  
  Follow WIA Works on Twitter and Facebook



• AmeriCorps Volunteer Program

   AmeriCorps is a nationwide volunteer program. Serve Illinois has commissioned 22 AmeriCorps programs across the state, and the number of programs and members is increasing due to the federal economic recovery effort.
  
  Members are volunteers who sign up for one year of full or part time service. Part time members receive an education award to go toward student loans. Full time members receive a living stipend, an education award to go toward student loans, health care and, if income eligible, child care benefits. Learn more at http://www.americorps.gov/



• Connect to disabilityworks

  disabilityworks increases employment opportunities for people with disabilities throughout Illinois by connecting employers, people with disabilities, and disability/employment service providers.
  
  Now available on the disabilityworks site is a Service Provider Quick Search. You can easily search for service providers that provide job placement and career counseling services using a searchable service provider database.
  
  For more information and to create an account visit the disabilityworks  website.



• Need assistance in polishing your resume, brushing up on your interviewing skills, or preparing for a job?

  

  Then check out the state-wide listing of Job Seeker Workshops provided through the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES).

  To find a workshop in your area, visit the Job Seekers Workshop web site and get the information you need to become more competitive in your employment goals!




• Need help with deciding on the career that is best for you?

  Careerpath.com can help in making that decision. Through its 3-phase system, you will Assess Yourself, Get Advice, and Move ahead by getting on the path to your new career.

  To start using Careerpath.com or to learn more visit Careerpath.com website