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The Workforce/Jobs News section provides access to all State of Illinois press releases that have been published relating to employment, the creation of jobs, and issues impacting the Illinois workforce. |
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07/13/09 - Governor Quinn Signs $31 Billion “Illinois Jobs Now!”
Capital Construction/Economic Recovery Plan Means Over 439,000 Jobs
CHICAGO — Governor Pat Quinn today signed into law bills that create the $31 billion Illinois Jobs Now! plan, which will revive the state’s ailing economy by creating and retaining over 439,000 jobs over the next six years. At a bill signing ceremony, Governor Quinn stressed this is the first statewide capital construction effort to become law in over a decade.
RAW TAPE: Governor signs capital bill
06/18/09 - Governor Quinn, Microsoft CEO Launch Public-Private Partnership
Elevate America to provide free technology training for up to 51,000 Illinoisans
CHICAGO – Governor Pat Quinn today joined Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer at the Chicagoland Chamber’s Annual Meeting to announce a major public-private partnership between Microsoft and the State of Illinois to provide free technology training for up to 51,000 Illinoisans, starting July 31.
06/11/09 - Web Certification Launched For Unemployment Insurance
Process Safe, Easy and Improves Customer Service
CHICAGO – In an effort to improve service for thousands of people collecting unemployment insurance, the Illinois Department of Employment Security launched a new way for claimants to certify that they are out of work and eligible for benefits. The new Internet Certification feature is the latest customer-service effort to streamline operations and make it easier to interact with the department, officials said Thursday.
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