NEWS & EVENTS
Workforce Development Month
This month is Workforce Development Professionals Month! Every September, the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) seeks to “raise awareness about the importance of our industry to a growing economy.”
Apprenticeships Expanding in Madison County
COLLINSVILLE — An increased emphasis on apprenticeship programs brought about 100 people representing government, industry, labor and education together Thursday at Gateway Center in Collinsville.
IMEC to Sponsor Regional Workforce Conference at JWCC to Help Companies Address Labor Shortage
QUINCY, Ill., Sept. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Regional companies will learn practical ways to adapt for the future at the “ABC’s of a Thriving Workforce” conference set for Tuesday, 9/24 at John Wood Community College.
IWP seeks proposals for an Executive Assistant position
The Illinois Workforce Partnership (IWP) is seeking proposals (RFP) for an Executive Assistant to provide professional services beginning immediately and continuing for one year from execution of contract.
Workforce and education programs vital to workers and businesses By Katie Spiker and Bryan Wilson
Inconsistent Analysis from the White House Council on Economic Advisers (CEA) released a report on the effectiveness of job training programs, calling for further investments in a new Industry Recognized Apprenticeship system at the expense of investments in a broad...
Illinois Office of Minority Economic Empowerment
The Office of Minority Economic Empowerment will focus and promote opportunities for all minority communities across the state through targeted programs, resources and advocates.
Gov. Pritzker and Business Leaders Release Economic Development Report to Build Workforce
According to an Illinois Press release, building on one of his earliest commitments in office, Governor Pritzker today released a report detailing ideas to improve employment opportunities for Illinois residents, especially those in underserved communities.
NAWDP’s 2019 Annual Conference — May 6-8 in San Antonio, Texas
NAWDP is proud to announce that we will be hosting our 36th Annual Conference May 5th-8th in San Antonio, TX. There will be workshops, key note speakers, pre-conference sessions, annual award presentations, vendor exhibits, and the NAWDP business meeting.
Illinois WIOA Summit — April 23-24, 2019
The Illinois WIOA Summit 2019 is hosted by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, the Illinois Community College Board, the Illinois Department of Employment Security, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and other WIOA partners.
Gov. Pritzker Names New Director of Illinois Department of Employment Security
Gustavo Giraldo will serve as Director of the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES).* *Appointment pending confirmation by the Illinois Senate.