Utilize valuable tools provided by LLWA and its partners to recruit the best employees, train and upgrade the skills of your current workforce, and develop your business with a range of resources built for entrepreneurs and established businesses.
Job Recruitment Events in Your Area – On the Illinois workNet site, type your zip code in the search box at the top of any page for listings in your area
Job Training Economic Development – Non-for-profit community-based organizations develop curricula and train under-skilled employees
Mini Job Fairs – Find mini job fairs near you or login to add your own
On-line Job Postings – Everything from Illinois Job Link, Illinois workNet, and IDES to Indeed.com and more
Incentives
Business Grants for Employee Training:
Employers from specific targeted industries are eligible to apply for funding that will allow them to upgrade the skills of their workforce in order to become or remain competitive and to avert employee layoffs. Targeted industries include:
Healthcare
Hospitality
Manufacturing
Professional & Business Services
Wholesale Trade
Transportation & Logistics
Construction
"The Land of Lincoln Workforce Alliance, an Illinois workNet™ Center, is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program Provider. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities”.