WIOA Implementation During COVID-19

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Background
​The resources on this page are to help address questions and concerns of Workforce Professionals to best assist businesses and individuals and adapt daily operations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

This page will be updated regularly as new information is made available.
American Job Centers
Reopening

  • (NEW) Reopening Checklist
    • without Tracked Changes (PDF)
    • with Tracked Changes (PDF)

PPE Procurement Info

Security (Illinois State Police Training Video):
Learn the critical steps to take in an active threat situation.

Adapting AJC Operations to
COVID-19

Operations Guidance

Resources 

Restore Illinois Plan - Business Reopening Resources Phases 3 & 4: Reopening guidance to all businesses, with signage and social media-ready content tailoted for Phase 3 and the same tailored for Phase 4.

For Best Practices for Remote Work, view this webinar held by ICSPS.


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Services to Businesses
​Below is a list of services and resources that you can provide to employers and business owners.

Rapid Response

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Layoff Aversion Funding
*Available funding has been committed – DCEO is no longer accepting applications

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SBA/Financing
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OSHA Safety Guidelines
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Services to Job Seekers
​​Below is a list of services and resources that you can provide to workers and job seekers.

On 3/26 IDES announced that it was taking steps to address the unprecedented volume of unemployment claims. More information on how IDES has improved the unemployment benefit claims process can be found in this News Release.

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Connecting with Existing Customers
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Serving New Customers