The information and hot links below are for individuals affected by the Caterpillar layoff. To connect to additional information and services,
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If you have been laid off from Caterpillar, or are laid off in the future, and reside in Mason, Fulton, McLean or Tazewell counties, please contact a Career Link Illinois workNet Center case manager for information on pre-layoff workshops, training opportunities or assistance with job search.
Bill Maass in Pekin 800-662-1882 ext. 225 or bmaass@careerlink16.com
Dona Nanney in Bloomington 309 827-6237 ext. 236 or dnanney@careerlink16.com
If you have been laid off from Caterpillar, or are laid off in the future, and reside in Peoria, Woodford, Stark or Marshall counties, please contact an Illinois workNet Center case manager in your area for information. The Workforce Network Illinois workNet Center's Laid Off Worker Assistance team held onsite Informational Workshops at Caterpillar Mossville on February 9-11, 2009. Click on this link to see your local Laid Off Worker Assistance page.
Workers only need to attend one session. Caterpillar dislocated workers were informed by the company which session to attend.
Attend a pre-layoff Help for Laid Off Worker Assistance Workshop. Individuals are highly encouraged to attend this workshop to help prepare them for your next steps.
Participate with a Dislocated Worker Program Application Session to determine eligibility for additional benefits and services. To participate with this session, attendance at a pre-layoff Help for Laid Off Worker Assistance Workshop is recommended. If individuals do not sign up at the pre-layoff workshops they will need to contact Bill Maass in Pekin at 800-662-1882 ext. 225 or bmaass@careerlink16.com OR Dona Nanney in Bloomington at 309 827-6237 ext. 236 or dnanney@careerlink16.com for instructions and to register for a session.
All sessions are waiting for scheduling. Check back for further updates. Click here to see other scheduled events in your area.
- Review all of your current benefits such as life insurance, health insurance, and pension fund in order to locate similar benefits within your budget. Follow the links below to learn more about:
- Locate workshops to help you prepare for a job or career change and job fairs by searching events in your area.
- Use Find a Resource Room to locate places where public computers are available for resume preparation and job searching.
Register with Illinois Skills Match to find job openings that match your skills.