State Workforce Job Casting™

Our mission is to enhance the productivity and competitiveness of our community by linking individuals with employment opportunities through training and services. In addition to a variety of public access services, Career Link, an Illinois workNet™ center offers programs which require various types of eligibility requirements. Businesses can post job openings, identify and pre-screen potential applicants, and meet job seekers one-on-one at our Job Fairs. Our On-the-Job Training programs offer financial incentives for qualified employees while they learn in the workplace.

The Department of Employment Security is one of Illinois’ best-kept secrets. We’re mostly known for administering unemployment insurance. But we offer a lot more than that. IDES helps job seekers find jobs and employers find workers. We also analyze and publish a gold mine of information on the Illinois economy and careers.

The Department of Employment Security is one of Illinois’ best-kept secrets. We’re mostly known for administering unemployment insurance. But we offer a lot more than that. IDES helps job seekers find jobs and employers find workers. We also analyze and publish a gold mine of information on the Illinois economy and careers.

The Department of Employment Security is one of Illinois’ best-kept secrets. We’re mostly known for administering the state's unemployment insurance program. But we offer a lot more than that. IDES helps job seekers find jobs and employers find workers. We also analyze and publish a gold mine of information on the Illinois economy and careers.

The Springfield Illinois Employment Training Center is a joint effort between the Illinois Department of Employment Security, the Land Of Lincoln Consortium, and the Sangamon County Department of Community Resources. Together these agencies provide information, at no cost, for those individuals currently seeking employment as well as those exploring career changes. Counselors and staff on hand are committed to the clients they serve and are able to help clients cope with the unexpected changes in their job.

At Workforce Services Division of Will County, we train the local workforce in growth occupations to meet the needs of area businesses. This training isn't just for jobs; it's for careers that are in demand throughout Will County. Our short term training is available at no cost to Will County residents who qualify.