Take Illinois workNet Surveys to Discover Your Skills

Take Illinois workNet Surveys to Discover Your Skills

Discover new career paths while exploring ​Skills and Interests with on Illinois workNet, provided by the Illinois Career Information System through the Illinois Department of Employment Security.
Do You Want To Be An Intern?

Do You Want To Be An Intern?

​Internships provide practical, hands-on experience experience to explore career paths. An internship may lead to college credit; not all internships are paid. Find local internship opportunities with these tips.
TRADE Layoff Assistance

TRADE Layoff Assistance

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and Local Workforce Innovation Areas (LWIAs) provide services to employers and individuals in the State of Illinois who are planning or have gone through a layoff. A trade layoff happens due to increased imports or production shifted out of the United States.
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Job Seeker Layoff Assistance Introduction

Job Seeker Layoff Assistance Introduction

Job Seeker Layoff Assistance Guide Introduction​​
Why Youth Mentoring Matters

Why Youth Mentoring Matters

​​Youth mentoring is a process where an older person serves as a guide to help make the transition to adulthood easier. Mentors can help young people in their education, work, and daily life, depending on where they most need help. They ensure that, no matter what happens, they're not alone.
How Youth Mentoring Can Help You

How Youth Mentoring Can Help You

​As the song goes, "we all need somebody to lean on." No matter where you come from in life, it's important to have a mentor. A mentor is a person who gives you guidance in your life and helps you grow as a person. However, more and more young Americans are growing up without one. If you're in need of some guidance, here are a few ways mentoring can help you.
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