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202006/23
Online Training for IT Jobs Now Available
For a limited time, you can access free online Information Technology (IT) and Job Readiness courses from top institutions with Coursera. Coursera is an online learning platform offering certificates and degrees through online training.
These training opportunities will boost your skills and experience and give you an edge when applying to IT job openings in Illinois.
Be sure to register for these courses by October 31. Complete the courses by December 31, 2020 to earn your certificates.
To access Coursera for free, create an account by visiting the Get Started with Coursera page on Illinois workNet.
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201505/29
Available for Download - Enhancing Profits by Improving Access to Skilled Workers
The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) recently provided a presentation to employers in LWIA 23 regarding the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The title of the presentation was "Enhancing Profits by Improving Access to Skilled Workers". Download the PDF or visit the WBL site for all resources.
Take a look!
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201501/24
Employer Engagement Pilot Project, NEG OJT Review and Recommendations Report Available
Illinois workNet has posted the Employer Engagement Pilot Project, NEG OJT Review and Recommendations provided by the Alliance for Illinois Manufacturing (AIM) to the Work-Based Learning (WBL) Resources page. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 places new emphasis on employer engagement and work-based learning strategies such as: On-the-Job-Training, paid internships and paid work experience. DCEO’s Office of Employment and Training recently worked with several local workforce areas on a National Emergency Grant designed to nudge new hiring by promoting WIA-supported OJT. As part of that effort, the Alliance for Illinois Manufacturing provided significant help in linking employers to the local areas and facilitated dozens of OJT placements at a myriad of manufacturers.
Following that experience, the Alliance developed a step-by-step guide to OJT that includes detailed descriptions of strategies that worked plus recommendations for improving future OJT efforts. Many of the strategies, especially those related to employer engagement, are also applicable to internships and paid work experience. Their report is provided as a resource to all workforce system partners to further their efforts to link jobseekers to appropriate occupations and employers.
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201410/07
WBL Roundtable Events Follow-Up
Work-based learning provides more opportunities for workers to earn income while gaining critical job skills. The positive impact to workers, employers, and the economy is substantial through effective work-based learning programs.
To prepare for WIOA requirements and the implementation of the Job-Driven National Emergency Grants, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) organized work-based learning round table events to bring employers, colleges, and workforce system professionals together.
The events held in Springfield, Naperville and Chicago included panels of employers and workforce partners and time to learn about best practices, share challenges, and brain storm ideas for increasing work-based learning opportunities that accelerate timelines for fulfilling employers’ needs and for getting workers in jobs while learning job skills.
DCEO is currently offering a work-based learning innovation project in the manufacturing sector. To learn more about the Accelerated Training for Illinois Manufacturing (ATIM) initiative and apply to participate, see ilworknetmanufacturing.com.
As more information becomes available to help regional partners implement work-based learning, resources and tools will be posted to http://www.illinoisworknet.com/wbl. To stay current, sign up to receive updates from the website.
Springfield Round Table September 22, 2014 Pictures
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201409/30
Work-Based Training Roundtable - Chicago
PEER-TO-PEER SHARING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE:
As we prepare to implement WIOA and align our efforts with the job-driven training strategies highlighted by DOL, DCEO has planned a peer-to-peer sharing and technical assistance Roundtable. We are using the National Emergency Grants (NEG) as an opportunity to share proven models for work-based training and to brainstorm solutions as we identify challenges. We will share leading practices, program models and useful tools for expanding employer engagement, increasing employer participation in work-based training and developing enhanced and accelerated work-based training. Panels of employers and workforce professionals will share their experiences and suggestions.
Thank you in advance for your participation. We look forward to the exchange of ideas and strategies as we move to enhance and expand work-based training and accelerated training options.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Attendance is required for LWIAs and providers administering a DWT NEG grant or applying for a Job-Driven NEG grant. Other providers are strongly encouraged to attend. LWIA staff attending should include the NEG Coordinator and the Business Services Liaison/Rep along with your community college partners.
DATES AND LOCATIONS:
October 14, 2014; 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Michael A. Bilandic Building
160 North LaSalle
Chicago, IllinoisRegister for the Chicago location at: https://chicagoroundtable.eventbrite.com
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201409/20
Work-Based Learning Roundtables: Peer-to-Peer Sharing Events
In preparation to implement WIOA and align efforts with the job-driven training strategies highlighted by DOL, DCEO organized two peer-to-peer sharing and technical assistance roundtable events held September 19th (Springfield) and September 25th (Naperville). DCEO is using the Job-Driven NEG grants as an opportunity to share proven models for work-based training and to brainstorm solutions as challenges are identified. Regional partners shares leading practices, program models and useful tools for expanding employer engagement, increasing employer participation in work-based learning (WBL) and developing enhanced and accelerated work-based training. Information from this meeting is available on http://www.illinoisworknet.com/wbl.
As additional resources, guides, tools and news about WBL best practices becomes available it will be posted to this page.