Welcome to Illinois workNet

Illinois workNet® connects employers to resources and tools for growing and developing their workforce. Bookmark Illinois workNet (https://www.illinoisworknet.com/) and stay current by subscribing to updates and following us on social media. There are always new employer resources, events, and webinars available online and throughout Illinois.

Recruit and Fill Job Openings

Illinois workNet Center staff and partners offer programs to attract and place
qualified candidates. Use the online resources and tools and connect to in-person
services.

• Connect with job seekers and highlight your job opportunities through Virtual Job Fairs
• Recruiting and Hiring
• Post job openings with Illinois JobLink
• Top Tips for Screening Potential Employees article
• Employer Hiring Credits
• Articles related to recruiting and hiring

Training Resources

Find out about employer-based training and other opportunities to develop
workforce skills.

• Employer-Based Training Programs
• Training User Guides & Resources
• WIOA Approved Training Programs and Demand Occupations
• Public & Private Sector Training Programs Search
• Training Resources

Layoff Aversion

Explore employer programs for businesses looking for an alternative to layoffs:

• Incumbent Worker Training Program
• On-the-Job Training
• WorkShare IL
• Tax Credits & Incentives

Layoff Assistance

Find resources to help if you are impacted by a layoff.

• Rapid Response Layoff Reporting and Services
• WARN Reporting & Services
• Trade Layoff Reporting & Services

Network for Success

Networking with a combination of social media and in-person opportunities
provides essential contacts and resources for businesses and workforce growth.

• Follow us and use the social media guides
• Illinois workNet Event Calendar
• Illinois Virtual Job Club Network
• Employer Leadership
• Use the Service Finder to connect to American Job Centers and Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) and locations offering employer services throughout Illinois.

Explore Options

Labor Market Information (LMI) is information and data that describes the
workforce. It includes employment statistics, job forecasts, wages and demographic characteristics and comparisons to national trends.

• Illinois workNet Labor Market Information
• IDES Data and Statistics
• Illinois Pathways Labor Market and Career Information
• 2021 Economic Development Region Scans of the ten regions in Illinois.
• Career Planning and LMI articles
• LMI User Guide
• Occupation and Labor Market Information playlists and resources.