The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO, Office of Employment and Training (OET), in collaboration with the Illinois workNet (IwN) team, is upgrading the Illinois Workforce Development System (IWDS) platform to create "IWDS 2.0". This new, more intuitive application will be the system of record for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I programs starting July 2026. It will feature a modern, user-friendly interface designed with accessibility and responsive design standards, focusing on an ideal customer workflow to meet federal and state reporting and case management requirements for Title I and Trade data. 

This system update is part of OET's broader commitment to a consistent, statewide customer-centered service delivery approach for the workforce development ecosystem. This approach prioritizes the participant's unique strengths, needs, goals, and challenges, ensuring efficient and streamlined services for all, regardless of their entry point. For more information​
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IWDS 2.0 Virtual Training Series:​​​

Select your role below to find the resources and trainings you need to resgister for upcoming sessions. Prepare for the July 1 IWDS 2.0 launch by attending virtual training courses designed to support your role.

These sessions will:

• Provide foundational knowledge of IWDS 2.0
• ​​Deliver role-specific system training

• Support customers (intake through exit)
  → Career Planner Training
• Manage training providers/programs (ETPL)
  → ETPL Training
  
• Need to understand referrals 
  → Referral System Training​
  → Referral System Partner Guide ​
• Manage performance or reporting
  → Performance & Reporting​
  
• Find Tools and guidance for implementation & planning
  → Directors
  
• Regional training resources 
  → Regional Trainer Resources​
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