This week, Blagojevich also launched a new Workforce Portal to connect parents, job seekers, veterans, people with disabilities, small business owners and employers with state services that can help them navigate through the poor economic climate.
During the Governor's Workforce Outreach Days, select Illinois workNet centers will not only provide their usual services such as free career planning, training and job placement services, but people will also be able to sign up for services like All Kids, Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP), Warrior Assistance, the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (IBCCP), and get information about Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Unemployment Assistance and Homeowner Assistance. LaToya Price-Childs, deputy director of operations for the Illinois Department of Employment Security, joined workforce development officials and community leaders today on behalf of the Governor to make the announcement.
"I know that Illinoisans are suffering," said Blagojevich. "We see evidence of that every day as families make difficult decisions about budgeting their money, how to get by while they look for a new job, or how to ensure that their children have opportunities in this tough economy. We do offer services to help families through a difficult time. During Illinois Workforce Week, I want to make sure that Illinoisans know that they can get help through services like Illinois workNet, All Kids, and LIHEAP."
The Workforce Outreach Days will be hosted at five Illinois workNet locations throughout the state. At Illinois workNet sites individuals can search for jobs that match their interests and skills, find education and training programs, get assistance with resume writing, and prepare for interviews with prospective employers. The Governor's Office will expand services offered at the five Illinois workNet sites throughout the state to include information about All Kids, unemployment insurance, as well as several other state programs that can help families who are fighting to make ends meet during the poor economy.
