Illinois workNet Outreach Materials
June 3, 2024
About the Materials
Marketing is simple with Illinois workNet®! Save time and money while conveying a professional message with ready-to-go and customizable outreach materials.
Resources are available for Local Workforce Innovation Areas (LWIA), Local Workforce Innovation Boards (LWIB), the Illinois Workforce Innovation Board (IWIB), State of Illinois agencies (including the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity), WIOA service providers and partner organizations, program grantees, workforce and education partners, and community organizations. Download an example of the complete printable outreach materials list here.
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Consistent branding is essential. Read the Illinois workNet Style Guide before using outreach materials to ensure logos are used correctly. Remember, Illinois workNet® is a Registered Trademark. Our Style Guide follows the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL)
American Job Center Graphics Style Guide; find a summary of guidelines
here.
Selecting Outreach Materials
We offer many outreach materials in different variations and formats.
Customizable materials include:
- Templates for flyers, brochures, handouts, and PowerPoint presentations.
- Icons to incorporate into your print materials.
- Illinois workNet® high-resolution logo files for flyers, posters, and signage.
Follow a few steps to narrow down and select the ones that meet your needs:
- Identify your audience.
- Select and customize materials. Read our Style Guide before customizing. Also, remember to proofread thoroughly to find subtle typos.
- For WIOA-funded publications, add this standard disclaimer to the footer:
- "This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration. The product was created by the recipient and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership."
- In addition, all Illinois workNet® materials should have this disclaimer:
- "The Illinois workNet® Center System, an American Job Center, is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. All voice telephone numbers may be reached by persons using TTY/TDD equipment by calling TTY (800) 526-0844 or 711. This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration. For more information, please refer to the footer at the bottom of any webpage at IllinoisworkNet.com."
- Distribute the materials.
- Note: Review the
Proofing and Printing Checklist before ordering or printing outreach materials.
File Formats
In some cases, materials have multiple file formats. Below is a description of the differences and respective uses:
- Print Version: Files contain small lines in each corner of the page to help ensure that the design of the material will not be cropped out or trimmed off. This is not meant for screen viewing or in-house printing.
- PDF: Files are medium or high resolution for online viewing and printing.
- EPS: File formats are high-quality graphic files used primarily to save artwork like logos, large signs, or banners.
- JPG: These are photo images with smaller file sizes that are best suited for photographs or pictures with several colors.
- PNG: These are photo images with higher file sizes that are best suited for images with text, graphics, and icons.
- MS Word / Customizable Template: File formats allow editing to insert your logo contact information.
Logos
PowerPoint Templates
Outreach Materials
Explore the list of Outreach Materials! Some are customizable templates; insert your organization's logo and address in the designated areas ("Your Logo Here," "1234 Main Street, Anytown, IL", and so forth).
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Note: The customizable items are ready for distribution once you include the information in the appropriate fields.
- Quick Start Guide Flyer (PDF)
- This one-page flyer shows individuals the tools and resources on Illinois workNet.
- Quick Start Guide for Computers (PDF) (JPG) (Print Version) (EPS) (MS Word)
- This is a one-page document to print and attach to computers in Resource Rooms that shows individuals accessible tools and resources.
- Menu Guide Flyer (PDF)
- This one-page flyer shows users how to navigate the Portal's guide pages interface.
Individuals
- Individual Illinois workNet Tools (PDF)
- Employment 101 (PDF)
- Virtual Job Fair Flyer (PDF)
- Individual Flyers:
- General (PDF) (Print Version) (EPS)
- Custom (PDF) (JPG) (EPS) (Customizable Template)
- Individual Posters:
- General (PDF) (Print Version) (EPS)
- Custom (PDF) (EPS)
- Banners:
- Tabletop Banner (PDF) (Print Version) (EPS)
- Stand-Up Banner (PDF) (Print Version) (EPS)
- disabilityworks:
- Layoff Recovery:
- Dislocated Worker Program Flyer:
- Laid Off Worker Flyer:
- Trade Adjustment Assistance Flyer (PDF)
- Trade Rapid Response (PDF)
- Veterans Assistance Flyers:
- General (PDF) (Print Version)
- Custom (PDF) (Print Version)
Employers
- Employer Illinois workNet Tools (PDF)
- Business Resources Flyer (PDF) (Print Version)
- Virtual Job Fair Flyer (PDF) (Custom Flyer)
- Employer Flyer:
- General (PDF) (Print Version) (EPS)
- Custom (PDF) (JPG) (EPS) (Customizable Template)
- Employer Posters:
- General (PDF) (Print Version) (EPS)
- Custom (PDF) (EPS)
- Employer Banners:
- Tabletop Banner (PDF) (Print Version) (EPS)
- Stand-Up Banner (PDF) (Print Version) (EPS)
- Work Based Learning Flyers:
- What is an Apprenticeship? (PDF)
- Registering an Apprenticeship Flyer (PDF)
- Combined Employer-Based Training Flyer (PDF)
- Incumbent Worker Training Flyer (PDF)
- On-the-Job Training Flyer (PDF)
- Customized Training Flyer (PDF)
- Layoff Recovery - Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (PDF)
Workforce Partners
Other Materials- Partner Illinois workNet Tools (PDF)
- Illinois workNet Learning Center Flyer (PDF)
- General Template Flyers:
- Workforce Partner (PDF) (Print Version)
- General Audience (PDF) (Print Version)
- Virtual Job Fair Flyer (Custom Flyer)
The items below contain designs of miscellaneous materials that your organization may want to consider acquiring. If this is the case, you will want to send the Encapsulated PostScript (EPS) files to a printer with dimensions of your choosing.
Questions? Need Assistance?
If you need assistance on locating specific materials or have questions, reach out to the Illinois workNet team via email or submit a Contact Us form. You can also submit feedback in the short, annonymous questionnaire.
Illinois workNet Style Guide