February 2023

Upcoming Meetings



Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Kluthe Center

• Planning & Oversight at 4:30 pm

Monday, March 20, 2023 at Effingham Event Center

• Youth Committee at 3:00 pm
• Consortium at 4:00 pm
• Dinner at 5:30 pm
• Board at 6:00 pm
• CEO immediately following Board

Board & CEO meetings will be held at

Effingham Event Center

1501 W Fayette Ave

Effingham, IL 62401

Directions

January Highlights

• 61 New Enrollments to date
• 464 Participants Served
• 412 Receiving Direct Training
• $1,183,683 spent on Direct Training



*See full report for County-by-County breakdown

In a regional effort to address gaps in our local workforce, LWIA 23 is on the mission to bring Talent Pipeline Management concepts home!

We have TPM Strategies 2, 3, and 4 in the books after a two-day virtual training session. Training will continue into May, culminating with Jamie and Courtney earning TPM certification. Our Apprenticeship Navigator, Nate Carlson, is already TPM certified! We are excited to bring another tool to support a thriving workforce in our region!

What is Talent Pipeline Mangement (TPM)?

Talent Pipeline Management is a concentrated effort among all workforce development stakeholders - especially education and industry partners - to create and sustain a high-caliber talent pool. TPM applies concepts from Supply Chain Management to workforce and education.

The local economy and workforce is ever-evolving and the skills gaps in the workforce persist across industries. Employers need an effective long game strategy that will help them communicate their industry and employability skills needs to the local training providers. We are faced with the fact that upskilling is no longer a luxury - it is a necessity. TPM creates external pipelines for new talent, but also fosters opportunities for upskilling, career development, and succession planning as our workforce nears retirement.

What are the benefits of Talent Pipeline Management?

To name a few:

•Employer led

•Data-driven

•Creates shared value

•Sparks innovation

Be on the lookout for more TPM information to come over the next few months as we progress on the TPM journey!

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Registered Apprenticeships have continued to grow and thrive in our region as we kick off 2023 with Registered Nurse and Human Resources-related programs in development with Clay County Hospital and Express Employment! LWIA 23 looks forward to pursuing equity and excellence through apprenticeship in the new year.

Check out the most recent updates from DCEO's Regional Economic Development Team.

• Megasite Development Grant – NOFO now open
• March is Women’s HERstory Month
• Second Chance Employer Webinar – March 16^th 
• Tools for Economic Development Workshop - March 17, 2023
• Investing in Rural Prosperity
• and other agency grants and programs

Missed the Business Solutions and Support for Child Care Businesses Webinar on February 23? Don't worry, it will be available on YouTube!

The 2023 webinar schedule is in the works. Sign up for instant updates!

The WIN Podcast



Episode 24 is available NOW!

E24: Preparing our Future Workforce - Part 2

Tune in for part two of a conversation with Laura Sullivan, Director at EIEFES 340. Laura talks about the future of work and preparing the future workforce. Discover the importance of starting early when helping students start their career exploration and how busy educators can incorporate career exploration into their work. You'll also hear about innovative methods of engaging students and helping them identify their career interests and options. 

Want to be our guest?! We'd love to have you make an appearance. Just reach out to Jamie to schedule a time to record.

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