Workforce Network

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Workforce Network is a partnership of workforce organizations, working together to provide integrated high quality employment resources to students, job seekers and businesses.

Services are available to the public at One Technology Plaza in downtown Peoria, Illinois and through satellite offices at Manual High School and in Marshall, Stark and Woodford counties.

Learn more about our Professional Services for Business and Career Services for Individuals.

If you have been laid off from a Central Illinois business recently, visit our Dislocated Worker page for information on our resources and services for all laid off workers, including TGAAA dislocated workers.

CRST International Inc. Career Fair Event
Workforce Network in partnership with Illinois Central College will be hosting a career fair on behalf of CRST International, Inc. CRST International, Inc., a trucking firm, will be moving to the Central Illinois area soon.
CRST International, Inc. needs to fill positions immediately.
Full-time positions include diesel technicians and shop management.

THE APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 15, 2010!!

Are you willing to participate 5 days a week for 9-12 months?

If you answered YES to all. then YouthBuild Peoria may be the program for you!
YouthBuild Peoria! will provide individuals between the ages of 18 to 24, who meet eligibility criteria, with the opportunity to develop employment skills in construction while simultaneously attending classes for GED attainment.The training will be held in Peoria, 5 days a week from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm for approximately 9 to 12 months. Throughout the training participants will be compensated for their work through stipends.
Upon completion of the YouthBuild Peoria! program, graduates will receive support with obtaining employment or for applying for and transitioning to post-secondary education.Individuals that meet initial eligibility requirements will be invited to attend Mental Toughness activities. Following completion of Mental Toughness activities, those individuals selected will begin the YouthBuild Peoria! program in theNovember of 2010.
Currently taking applications for the Fall 2010 Cohort.

** The YouthBuild Peoria! Program does require an initial drug screening of all applicants, and random drug testing of participants throughout the duration of the program.

The City of Peoria Workforce Development Department is receiving bids.

Workforce Network: providing the area's most comprehensive workforce resources.