Critical Skill Shortages Initiative
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CSSI aligns regional workforce programs to provide a reliable supply of qualified job seekers for critical skill shortage occupations that pay a good wage and provide benefits
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disabilityworks
(external link)
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disabilityworks at the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is a statewide initiative funded by DCEO to innovatively and aggressively develop, cultivate and facilitate public and private sector partnerships that educate, advocate and create systemic change in the employment of people with disabilities.
disabilityworks also administers and coordinates the disabilityworks Resource Coordinator (formerly Disability Program Navigator) project, with eight regionally assigned dRCs who provide training and resources to One-Stop staff, as well as facilitate the statewide expansion of disabilityworks.
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Governor's Policy Letters
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Workforce Development Policy Letters issued from July 1, 1999 to present by the Illinois Workforce Investment Board and Governor's Office
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Grant Opportunities
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Information regarding available grants targeted at specific workforce development issues.
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Healthcare Task Force Report
(attachment)
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Recommendations for addressing the causes of healthcare worker shortages in Illinois identified by Critical Skill Shortages Initiative (CSSI) and other national and state studies and initiatives.
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IWDS Case Management Manual (NIMS version released February 2004)
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Note that there have been changes to the IWDS system that are not reflected in this basic manual. Please contact Gerry Snyder at Gerry.snyder@illinois.gov with any questions.
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LWIA Matrix
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Local Workforce Investment Area (LWIA) official contact list
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Manufacturing Task Force Report Here
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Recommendations for addressing the causes of worker shortages in manufacturing as documented in regional reports from the Critical Skill Shortages Initiative (CSSI).
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OneStop Redesign Plan
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One Stop Redesign Plan is for the development of a flexible career center network and an overall WIA strategy for effective use of technology in: career/employment information, universal customer registration, collecting common user account information, and customer referral and access logging.
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REACH Illinois - Employer Assisted Housing
(external link)
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REACH provides tax credits and matching funds for Illinois employers who help their employees buy or rent homes closer to work.
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Statutory Reports
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This page highlights the progress of workforce development in Illinois. Mandated reports that fulfill a statutory requirements are listed by reporting year.
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Strategic Five-Year Plan
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The Strategic Five-Year Plan for Title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 and the Wagner Peyser Act submitted to the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration on May 1, 2007. Contact Michael Baker at (217) 558-6423 or Michael_Baker@illinois.gov.
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Trade Adjustment Assistance Program Resources
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This page was created for Workforce Professionals to access Illinois Policy and Procedures, forms, DOL Regulations etc for the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program.
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Transportation and Logistics Task Force Report Here
(attachment)
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Recommendations for addressing the causes of worker shortages in transportation and logistics as documented in regional reports from the Critical Skill Shortages Initiative (CSSI).
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WIA Notices
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WIA Notices are issued to disseminate information that has been previously covered in a WIA Policy Letter such as calculations of local formula allocations and incentive funds.
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WIA Policy Letters
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WIA Policy Letters are issued to disseminate new or updated policy related to workforce development that requires action by the local workforce staff, LWIB, etc.
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WIA TAILs
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WIA Technical Assistance and Information Letters are issued to disseminate information which does not require action of the local workforce staff, LWIB, etc. For example - training calendars, resource guides, etc.
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Useful Links
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This page provides entry into useful links at the state and national level.
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