Provide an integrated & accessible workforce development system that balances the needs of individuals & businesses to ensure our region has a skilled workforce
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1 Jan 2022
We’re excited to be featured along with participants & partners in the Illinois Workforce Partnership2021 Awards Recognition Magazine! Check out some of our regions success stories on page 10! ow.ly/9bgm30s5JcH
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The Workforce Connection retweeted
23 Feb 2023
#Gratitude to Gina Caronna from @WorkforceTWC for guidance and leadership at the Choose #Aerospace #AviationMaintenance Regional Outreach Briefing at the @AARCORP hangars out at @FlyRFD. #Education is transformational. #DoingitRight #WeAARaviation
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12 Feb 2023
12 Feb 2023
Looking to make a career change? Ready to get to work? We can help! Stop by the Workforce Connection @ 307 W. Main St. in Freeport on Tuesdays in February. 2pm to 4pm. Different industries, and different levels of opportunities, come on by.
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5 Feb 2023
We have several events this week in Freeport - check out our newsletter and join us! Subscribe to our weekly e-newsletter today!
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7 Nov 2022
Great news for our local workforce area!
Unemployment rates continue trending down and are now equal to or lower than 2019 reported figures.
Click below for IDES Press Release from 10/27/2022
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The Workforce Connection retweeted
3 Nov 2022
@ILHumanServices, in partnership with DCEO, is offering $15M in #RebuildIllinois capital grants for non-profits who provide important services in their communities. Deadline to apply is 12/30. Learn more: CapitalGrant.tecsinc.com
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The Workforce Connection retweeted
22 May 2020
The Illinois Department of Employment Security said it processed more than 1.2 million claims for unemployment benefits since March 1, 12 times the load the agency handled during the same period in 2019.
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1 Nov 2022
Are you looking for a job that gives back? Check out this hiring event at Milestone! Many openings available! #HotJobs
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24 Oct 2022
Check out this event with Rock Valley College on Thursday!
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17 Oct 2022
Want to hire a diverse, talented workforce? Check out this free online toolkit from @JANatJAN with tools to create a more disability-inclusive and compliant workplace: askjan.org/toolkit/ #NDEAM
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14 Oct 2022
This #ManufacturingMonth, check out this chart with so many different options & pathways in manufacturing. Connect with us to get started on training!
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9 Oct 2022
We are closed tomorrow to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Please visit us Tuesday for your career needs.
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9 Oct 2022
Despite significant job gains over the year, many workers are facing higher levels of unemployment. As America’s economy recovers, inclusion will be key to our success. dol.gov/agencies/odep #NDEAM
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8 Oct 2022
IMEC is bringing the Maker Bus to Rockford! Join them Tuesday at Ingersoll from 9:30 – 10:15. More info here: bit.ly/3SIJBPR #ManufacturingMonth
3 Oct 2022
The #HotJobs Job Board has new jobs every day! Check it out here: theworkforceconnection.org/j…
2 Oct 2022
A few more spots remain for our field trip next week for Manufacturing day! Join us as we tour 3 local manufacturers. Lunch & transportation included and everyone who attends gets a $25 Amazon gift card! Sign up here: ow.ly/JFsb50KYVRo
1 Oct 2022
Recognizing the important role people with disabilities play in a diverse and inclusive American workforce, this year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM) theme is “Disability: Part of the Equity Equation.” Learn more at dol.gov/NDEAM
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28 Sep 2022
The YWCA is currently enrolling students for web development classes to begin in! Check it out and give them a call today.
25 Sep 2022
Tomorrow, meet with Furst Staffing in the morning (9-12)and UPS in the afternoon (1-3) at our Belvidere Career Center! 600 S State Street (2nd Floor, Midland States Bank Building) #HotJobs
22 Sep 2022
We love sharing our programs and services with the community! We were so happy to attend Guilford High School‘s open house yesterday! Got an event where we can come share our resources? Connect with us and we would be happy to be there!
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