<div class="ExternalClass4353CEE29F7F4E69ACD1C0E28E8EB63D"><p>This month is Workforce Development Professionals Month! Every September, the
<a href="https&#58;//www.nawdp.org/" target="_blank" title="NAWDP">National Association of Workforce Development Professionals</a> (NAWDP) seeks to &quot;raise awareness about the importance of our industry to a growing economy.&quot; As workforce development professionals are crucial in their communities, it is important to recognize the work they do. For more information about NAWDP, visit&#160;<a href="https&#58;//www.nawdp.org/" target="_blank" title="NAWDP">their website</a> today.</p><p>The
<strong>Illinois Workforce Partnership</strong> (IWP) is a 501c(3) not for profit organization supporting 46 workforce development professionals representing 10 Economic Development Regions and 22 Workforce Innovation Boards in the State of Illinois. IWP are leaders in the Illinois workforce system. Please join us in celebrating Workforce Development Month! Visit
<a href="http&#58;//illinoisworkforcepartnership.org/watch-us-succeed/" target="_blank" title="IWP">www.illinoisworkforcepartnership.org/watch-us-succeed/</a> to find out what is happening in your local area!</p><p>Check out these Illinois workNet resources below for Workforce Development Professionals Month&#58;</p><p>
<strong>Illinois workNet Partner Benefits and Tools</strong>&#58;</p><ul><li>
<a href="/Pages/Article.aspx?ArticleId=213" title="Becoming an IwN Partner" target="_blank">Becoming an Illinois workNet Partner</a></li><li>
<a href="/Pages/Article.aspx?ArticleId=254" title="Resource Room Staff" target="_blank">Partner Benefits – Resource Room Staff</a></li><li>
<a href="/Pages/Article.aspx?ArticleId=255" title="Instructors and Career Advisors" target="_blank">Partner Benefits – Instructors and Career Advisors</a></li><li>
<a href="/Pages/Article.aspx?ArticleId=216" title="Career Planners and Case Workers" target="_blank">Partner Benefits – Career Planners and Case Workers</a></li><li>
<a href="/Pages/Article.aspx?ArticleId=327" title="Assessment Tools for Partners" target="_blank">Assessment Tools for Partners</a></li><li>
<a href="/Pages/Article.aspx?ArticleId=329" title="Demand Occupations Search Tool" target="_blank">Demand Occupations Search Tool</a></li><li>
<a href="/Pages/Article.aspx?ArticleId=325" title="Using IwN Resume Builder" target="_blank">Using Illinois workNet Resume Builder</a></li><li>
<a href="/Pages/Article.aspx?ArticleId=206" title="Service Finder Tool" target="_blank">Service Finder Tool</a></li><li>
<a href="/pages/article.aspx?articleID=202" title="Advertise Local Services and Events" target="_blank">Advertise Local Services and Events</a><br></li><li>
<a href="/Pages/Article.aspx?ArticleId=211" title="Using the Event Calendar - Partners" target="_blank">Using the Event Calendar - Partners</a><br></li><li>
<a href="/Pages/Article.aspx?ArticleId=212" title="Submit Success Stories" target="_blank">Submit Success Stories</a></li><li><a href="/Pages/Article.aspx?ArticleId=195" target="_blank" title="Simplify Your Experience with Widgets">Simplify Your Experience with Widgets</a><br></li><li><a href="/pages/article.aspx?articleID=199" title="Curate IOER Resources" target="_blank">Curate IOER Resources</a></li></ul><p style="text-align&#58;justify;">
<strong>Customer Support Center</strong>&#58;<br></p><ul><li>
<a href="/Pages/Article.aspx?ArticleId=328" title="Using the CSC" target="_blank">Using the Customer Support Center</a><br></li><li>
<a href="/Pages/Article.aspx?ArticleId=320" title="Building a Career Plan in the CSC" target="_blank">Building a Career Plan in the Customer Support Center</a></li><li>
<a href="/Pages/Article.aspx?ArticleId=267" title="Telling the Story in Case Notes" target="_blank">Telling the Story in Case Notes</a></li><li>
<a href="/Pages/Article.aspx?ArticleId=260" title="Helping Your Customers Stay Motivated and Engaged" target="_blank">Helping Your Customers Stay Motivated and Engaged</a></li><li>
<a href="/Pages/Article.aspx?ArticleId=198" title="Referral Services" target="_blank">Referral Services</a></li><li>
<a href="/Pages/Article.aspx?ArticleId=208" title="Resource Rooms" target="_blank">Resource Rooms</a></li></ul><p>Follow us on Social Media for the latest on #NationalWorkforceDevelopmentMonth!</p><ul><li>
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