Quick Start Guide

Use the Quick Start Guide to learn how Illinois workNet can help you achieve your training and career goals!

Service Finder

Use this search to find locations near you where staff can assist with your employment and training goals.

Business Hub

The Business Hub is the one-stop shop for your business needs. Learn more about available tools and information that can...

Job Skills Guide

Make sure you have the skills employers want! When you are searching for a job, it is important to recognize the skills ...

Resume Builder

Design, write, and share your resume, practice interviewing and more with the Illinois workNet Resume Building tool.

Youth Resources

The Illinois workNet Youth Resources are quick and easy to use. Use this guide to learn how to explore careers, prepare ...

disabilityworks

Helping individuals with disabilities achieve their training and employ​​ment goals.​​​​​​

Veteran Assistance Guide

There are dedicated programs and services for Veterans nationally and in Illinois. Don't miss out on valuable compensati...

WIOA Contract Reporting

Illinois workNet provides a means to report all of the contracts and contract values as required by the IWIB Act through...

Formerly Incarcerated Persons Guide

This Formerly Incarcerated Persons Guide lays out what you will need to know and do to get back on your feet. It can be ...

Incumbent Worker Tracking System (IWTS)

The Illinois workNet Incumbent Worker Tracking System (IWTS) is the source for planning for and reporting on Incumbent W...

Virtual Job Fair

Explore virtual job fairs, resources, available services, & register for upcoming events. If you are hiring, create a bo...

Assessments

Illinois workNet offers assessments that can be used as part of the career development process.

Employment 101

Determine and set your employment goals with the self-guided tools in Employment 101.

Explore Careers Guide

Exploring career options and planning for your career is exciting and rewarding. Whether you’re new to the workforce or ...

Skills & Interests Surveys

Use the Skills and Interests Surveys as a starting point to find career pathways that may be good matches for you.

Careers, Wages & Trends Search

Use career and labor market information to: ​​plan for high school and beyond; complete job applications and prepare for...

Demand Occupations Search

Search careers that meet the state’s WIOA requirements as demand occupations.

Training and Credentials Guide

Illinois workNet gives you powerful tools to help you qualify for a job or advance in your career. Use these tools to le...

WIOA Approved, Public, and Private Training Program Search

Use searches to find public and private training programs that are WIOA funded.

Public and Private Training Programs Search

These training programs are provided through the Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Dep...

Apprenticeship Opportunities

An apprenticeship may be the perfect career training opportunity for you. Apprenticeships offer paid, on-the-job trainin...

Prepare to Find a Job Guide

Find job openings ranging from entry-level to technical professional across all types of industries and career fields. I...

Digital Literacy Guide

To be digitally literate means being able to use digital technology, communication tools, or networks to locate, evaluat...

Resume Writing Guide

​A resume is required for most jobs. Employers will look at your resume to get a summary of your education and work expe...

Illinois workNet JobFinder

A successful job search begins with an overall good job search strategy. Your goal is not to find every job posted on th...

Starting a Business Guide

Use Illinois workNet as your planning tool to find information and resources for starting your own business or helping y...

Student and Trade Connections

Join Student and Trade Associations to learn about and get more involved in a specific career field. You can network, co...

Social Media Guide

Whether you are a business or a job seeker, you need to know how and why you should be using social media to market your...

Company Layoff Search

Find information on local events, services, and resources available to those affected by a layoff.

Layoff Assistance Guide

Whether you have just been laid off or are dealing with a layoff, find out how to prepare and overcome what’s ahead.

Download and Print

Find all of the Illinois workNet materials available for you to download and print. This includes flyers, worksheets, i...

Trade Layoff Services Guide

Find services to employers and individuals in the State of Illinois who are planning or have gone through a layoff.

WARN Layoff Search

View Illinois WARN activities and layoff data.

Disability Employment Guide

Get started today on the path to reaching your training and employment goals with disability services.

Benefits Estimator

Considers your current income and benefits, and provides for an additional income change or a job replacement.

Youth Guide

Whether you are looking to explore careers, find training, or just get resume assistance, this guide can help. With quic...

Money Management

People spend money in order to purchase the things they want. Those things may be houses, cars, clothes, fancy dinners, ...

Success Stories

Share program and customer Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) success stories.

FAQs

See the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and answers for different topics on Illinois workNet.

Event Calendar

Find job fairs, webinars, workforce related events, and more that can help your professional development needs.

Volunteer Guide

Volunteering is a worthwhile act that helps your community, but it also looks great on a resume. Whether you are volunte...