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Illinois workNet® Beta Site - 2015
Goals of the New Site
• Connects all citizens to resources for achieving training and employment goals.• Easy to understand, use, and benefit from.• Addresses key trends for web applications:• Highly interactive• Streamlined• Visual• Adaptive to range of devices from mobile to PCs• Complementary app for android and iOS
Illinois workNet Portal SystemThe main site ensures there is “no wrong door” to access state programs, provides 24-7, no-cost access to career and workforce development resources, services and tools to all citizens of our state. It is built in a technology that is flexible to adapt to new programs and share data back and forth with the state’s workforce development reporting system.
Current programs include:• Accelerated Training for Illinois Manufacturing
• North Central Region Manufacturing Site
• disabilityworks• Illinois Pathways• Job Driven NEG• Summer and Community Youth Employment Program• Work-Based Learning for Partners
Illinois workNet for PartnersThrough Illinois workNet both WIA-funded and community partners can have accounts and use tools to facilitate and engage customers:
• Dashboard to view customer groups, assign and see assessments and program information.
• Add and manage information beneficial to community:• Company-Specific Layoff Assistance Pages• Events• Featured Employers• News and Updates• Partner Page• Resources• Service Locations• Special Programs• Success Stories
Illinois workNet forIndividuals and EmployersIndividuals can setup a free account, access helpful career and job planning tools, apply for and participate with programs, and access tools and resources that are open without an account:
• My Dashboard• Employment 101 Guide and Certificate of Completion• Resume Builder• Career Interest Assessments• Bookmarks• Notes
Illinois workNet for Individuals and Employers Continued
• Resources and Tools Available without a login:• Explore Careers• Training & Credentials• Qualify for Jobs• Jobs
• Featured Employers• Network & Connect• Layoff Assistance• Updates & Help
Beta Period and BeyondThe process includes identifying the new Illinois workNet site as “BETA.”
• Beta is linked from the new site header and footer to a page explaining the site conversion, process, and general timeline. • We have made enhancements based on feedback
webinars. • We will strive to make continual improvements based
on survey & emailed feedback.
Where local/regional content is included• Events Calendar• Services locator• Partner Page (coming soon)• Success Stories• Resources• Company-Specific layoff pages• News• Special Programs
Explore Careers
Training & Credentials*
Qualify for Jobs*
Job Openings & Recruiting
Network & Connect
Layoff Assistance
Updates & Help
Skills & Interests Surveys
Training Programs Job Skills Guide Illinois workNet JobFinder
Event Calendar Company Layoff Search
News & Updates
Careers, Wages & Trends
Adult Education Opportunities
Digital Literacy Illinois JobLink Illinois workNet Service Finder
Recovery Step Guide
Download & Print Materialsdisabilityworks
Employment 101
Apprenticeship Opportunities
Prepare Your Resume
Featured Employers
Student & Trade Connections
Rapid Response Layoff Reporting & Services
Veteran’s Step Guide
Planning Your Career
Employer-Based Training Programs
Marketing Your Skills
Start a Business Social Media Guide
WARN Reporting & Services
jobPrep Mobile App
Career Exploration Videos
Credentials Job Qualifications Videos
Recruiting & Hiring
Networking for Success
Trade Layoff Reporting & Services
Success Stories
Career Exploration Resources
Planning for Training
Job Qualifications Resources
Employer Hiring Credits
Networking Videos
Layoff Assistance Videos
FAQ
Glossary
Training & Financial Aid Videos
Job Search Planning & Programs
Networking Resources
Layoff Assistance Resources
Managing Your Work Success
Training & Financial Aid Resources
Video Tips and Advice on Job Searching
Work Support Videos
Job Searching Resources
Work Support Resources
Webinar Format
• Brisk Pace• Review web page content and functions• Let’s get started!!