The information and hot links below are for individuals affected by the Pier 1 layoff. To connect to additional information and services,
click here and set up a My Illinois workNet account.
Once you set up an account, you can create and store resumes, use the Illinois job search tool, view local information throughout the state, and much more.
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- 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.
For information on Pre-Layoff Help for Laid Off Worker Assistance Workshops for Pier 1 Imports Employees, call Diane Cooper at 630-966-1435 x 40077 or email dianecooper@kcdee.org.
- 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 Diane Cooper at 630-966-1435 x 40077 or email dianecooper@kcdee.org for instructions and to register for a session.
All sessions will be held on 3-19-09 at the company. Your employer will schedule your attendance. Click here to see scheduled events.
- 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.
Elgin Illinois workNet Center – 30 DuPage Court, Elgin IL 60120
Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
N. Aurora Illinois workNet Center – 2 Smoketree Plaza, N. Aurora, IL 60542
Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM