Board & CEO Monthly Updates | |
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Upcoming Meetings
Thursday, September 14, 2023
- Planning & Oversight at 4:30 pm
Monday, September 18, 2023
- 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
All meetings will be held at CEFS Office Board Room 1805 S. Banker St., Effingham
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July Highlights
- 14 New Enrollments to date
- 248 Participants Served
- 173 Receiving Direct Training
- $112,352 spent on Direct Training
*See full report for County-by-County breakdown
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Winning Workforce Solutions Summit - Register Today! |  | |
In recognition of Workforce Development Month, LWIA 23 invites you to the Winning Workforce Solutions Summit event!
Do not miss out! The Winning Workforce Solutions Summit is happening on September 26, 2023, at the fabulous Koerner Distributors in Effingham.
Are you ready to elevate your business's success? Join us at this remarkable summit where employers from all sectors will converge to explore innovative resources and tools aimed at transforming your workforce strategies.
The Winning Workforce Solutions Summit is your gateway to unlocking a plethora of fresh ideas and techniques designed to revolutionize how you hire, train, and retain your invaluable workforce.
Whether you're a small business owner or part of a large corporation, this summit promises insights that will help you adapt to the ever-changing landscape of workforce dynamics.
Registration is NOW OPEN! This is your chance to secure your spot and gain a competitive edge in today's evolving job market.
Stay tuned for more updates, speaker announcements, and the unveiling of our agenda. Keep an eye on the LWIA 23 social media to stay in the know on all the details as they are released. Get ready to empower your business with the tools it needs to thrive!
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For those of you who missed June meetings or you were there but want to relive the glorious experience, recordings have been uploaded to our YouTube channel.
Click the image above to watch the Board & CEO meetings. For the Planning & Oversight and Executive Committees, click on the YouTube icon below to go to the LWIA 23 channel.
Remember to subscribe to our channel to get notifications whenever videos are posted!
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Apprenticeship Navigator Grant 2.0 | | | |
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As the fiscal agent to LWIA 23, Lake Land College has received a commitment of funding from Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity in the amount of $89,000 for the Apprenticeship Expansion Grant – Navigator 2.0.
The grant funds will be used to hire a Business Services Specialist who will also serve as the apprenticeship specialist in Economic Development Region 7. Apprenticeship Specialists are an essential component to the Apprenticeship Illinois framework as they work directly with businesses to cultivate and launch new US Department of Labor-registered apprenticeships.
The goal of the project is to develop at least ten new apprenticeships, expand existing apprenticeships, and to overall raise awareness of workforce development Business Services that are available to local employers through outreach and promotion. The Business Services Specialist will focus on apprenticeships and sector partnerships in EDR 7’s most in-demand industries (based on Labor Market Information and the EDR 7 Regional Plan): Healthcare; Transportation, Distribution and Logistics; Education; Construction; and Manufacturing.
With a dedicated Business Services Specialist in the region, more registered apprenticeships will be established and thus strengthen our local workforce through work-based learning experiences. For more information on the Apprenticeship Expansion Grant - Navigator 2.0, the job opening for Business Services Specialist, or workforce development needs, please contact Jamie Corda Hadjaoui, Director of Workforce Investment/LWIA 23: jcorda12886@lakelandcollege.edu
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Incumbent Worker Training Projects | |
The Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) program helps local employers develop and implement training programs for current employees who need intensive services in order to retain employment. IWT provides employers with a means of working with their current employees who need to improve their skills in order to avoid being laid off or to qualify for promotion in their Career Pathway.
Contact Tony Logue at alogue@lakelandcollege.edu for more information on Incumbent Worker Training projects.
We are ready for Program Year 2023 to be HOPPING with IWT Projects!
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Fair-Rite
Crawford County
Lean Manufacturing
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Work with Us!
We are looking for a new teammate to join our LWIA 23 team at Lake Land College.
Enjoy the perks of working at Lake Land College along with the excitement of serving the Local Workforce Innovation Board!
LWIA 23 is proud to be an innovator in workforce development. If you are a pacesetter, you belong at LWIA 23!
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**WIOA Business Services Specialist**
Full-time, grant funded position at Lake Land College. The WIOA Business Services Specialist serves as the liaison of Local Workforce Innovation Area 23 Consortium of Chief Elected Officials and Local Workforce Innovation Board (LWIB) to local business and industry leaders. Communicates and promotes workforce development services provided by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act - including Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Programs and Talent Pipeline Management processes - to local business and industry. Coordinates outreach efforts with local businesses, educational partners, and workforce development stakeholders in Economic Development Region 7 (EDR 7). Guides businesses through the process of registering apprenticeship programs. Works cooperatively with representatives from economic development organizations, education and training providers, state government agencies, and other appropriate business associations to market business services supporting workforce development.
Apply online at lakelandcollege.edu/human-resources
EOE/AA
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Labor Market Information -
HWOL Reports
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Curious about our region's job openings? Interested in monthly updates on which sectors have the most vacant positions? Education and experience requirements trends? Data nerd? Just plain nosey? Well, you won't want to miss the most recent HWOL report!
The Help Wanted OnLine® (HWOL) program monitors the number of online job ad openings posted by Illinois employers. This data is produced to provide clarity regarding employment opportunities with information on jobs ads by employer and by occupation in each of the Economic Development Regions (EDR).
Each monthly report only includes *new* job postings during the prior 30 days for the EDR and the Statewide report. This information shows only the employers and occupations that have recently posted job ads so we can provide the most up to date information on available jobs.
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Additional Labor Market Information (LMI) resources:
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Business Services Team Open Invitation - Join Us! | |
Due to the Winning Workforce Solutions Summit event, presented by the BST, there will not be a standard September meeting. We hope to see you all at the WWS Summit on September 26th!
Talent Pipeline Management Updates
The LWIA 23 Business Services Team is currently working on plans for hosting Sector Roundtable discussions and implementing the Talent Pipeline Management framework to help sector partnerships develop solutions for their talent pipeline challenges.
Share these sector surveys with your networks!
Manufacturing Sector Demand Survey
IT Sector Survey
Talent Pipeline Management Collaboratives play a critical role for employers as a public-private partnership. Through the Collaborative, we are able to organize local, real-time data on the most crucial workforce needs by forecasting the level of demand, communicating hiring requirements, and mapping internal and external pipelines with existing talent sources. In addition, Collaboratives have the power to manage talent supply chains and improve performance through data-backed assessment of training providers.
By working together, employers like you can accomplish more than working alone in addressing your critical workforce needs. Participating in the Collaborative puts strength behind the action in addressing shared pain points such as recruiting, onboarding, career advancement, retention, succession planning, and increasing diversity. As a group, employers can get better responsiveness from training providers and policy-makers. Small employers often do lack the resources or leverage to get the same results as larger employers. Collaboratives provide the needed capacity and advantage to get similar results for small businesses. There is definitely strength in numbers!
Do not miss the chance to join the discussion and reap the rewards of the Manufacturing Talent Pipeline Management® Collaborative. Complete the surveys above to let us know what workforce challenges your company is facing and to let us know you want in on the action! This quick survey can be completed in less than five minutes. Be sure to tell us who from your company will be the best point of contact for follow up. We have found the best representative(s) for this conversation would be someone who understands what staffing challenges exist for your organization. This will vary from business to business and may be more than one person.
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RED Southeast Region Updates | | | |
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Check out the most recent updates from DCEO's Regional Economic Development Team.
- Innovate Illinois Calls for whitepapers around the EDA’s Distress Areas Re-compete Pilot Program
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Crawford County Housing: A Community Building Together, Building Stronger Webinar – August 31st | 10:30 am | Register
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HUD Hope VI Main Street Grant Program Funding for Affordable Housing on Main Streets Informational Webinar – September 7th | 2:00 pm | Register
- Illinois Arts Council Agency Rebuild Illinois Cultural Capital Planning Grants now open
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Business Navigator Alliance Webinar Series | |
Crawford County Housing
A Community Building Together, Building Stronger
Thursday, August 31 at 10:30 a.m. the Business Navigator Alliance of South Central and Southeastern Illinois will host a webinar, focusing on Crawford County, Illinois, and their efforts to meet increased housing needs.
Attendees will learn about Crawford County’s recent housing planning analysis and the launch of collaborations between local government and private industry to meet the goal of providing more than 200 new residential units before 2027.
Guest panelists for the discussion include:
Bill Burke, Chairman, Crawford County Board; Denise Jobe, Treasurer, City of Robinson; Teresa Fielder, Mayor, Village of Oblong; Resa Shaner, Executive Director, Crawford County Development Association.
There is no cost to attend and those interested can register at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CePrxXx0Q-OKb83IH7NLTg
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Growth & Good News in LWIA 23 | |
Jasper County This is Our Story on WEIU PBS
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What is growing in your communities?
Please share all the good news!
Please contact Jamie Corda Hadjaoui to have your events, business news, or other workforce highlights added to the newsletter.
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The WIN Podcast
Episode 31 is available NOW!
E31: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives in Manufacturing
Paola Velasquez, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Manufacturing at IMEC (Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center), joins the program to discuss various DEI efforts underway in the manufacturing sector. Paola discusses the importance of keeping equity in mind during the hiring process and the importance for leaders of examining their own diversity story. Discover the benefits of a more diverse talent pool and takeaways for other industries.
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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.
Subscribe and never miss WIN: Workforce Innovation News!
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The Illinois Workforce Partnership will host the annual awards luncheon on Thursday, October 12th at 11:00 am until 2:00 pm.
Join us at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield for a delightful lunch and an inspiring view of the wonderful workforce successes from around the state.
This is an event you can't miss! Contact the LWIA 23 Team if you plan to attend.
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Illinois Workforce Innovation Board (IWIB)
IWIB is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation and modification of the Unified State Plan, convening all relevant programs, required partners and stakeholders, and providing oversight and strategic leadership for the state workforce development system.
Through a committee and task force structure, IWIB representatives from private/public partner programs offer policy recommendations to strengthen Illinois' workforce system. All policies developed or commented upon include input from partners and the general public.
Learn more at illinoisworknet.com/WIOA
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Workforce GPS
WorkforceGPS is your online technical assistance website created to help build the capacity of America's public workforce investment system. WorkforceGPS was developed specifically for workforce professionals, educators, and business leaders. Here you will find curated communities of interest, useful webinars and other training resources, promising workforce development practices, and relevant evidence-based research – giving you the tools you need to help you create innovative approaches to improve the employment prospects of job seekers.
Learn more at WorkforceGPS.org
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ION - Innovation and Opportunity Network
The Innovation and Opportunity Network (ION) is designed to support state and local workforce development boards, system professionals, and employers, helping you find the resources you need to successfully implement the vision of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). With links to guidance documents, the latest technical assistance and training tools, and numerous ways to engage with your peers across the country, ION helps you stay informed and connected as you navigate towards WIOA implementation success.
Learn more at ION.workforcegps.org
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WIOA Works Illinois
WIOA Works Illinois is an online resource to assist business and industry leaders, policy makers, community organizations and workforce professionals in achieving success under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). This site will keep you up-to-date on our state's policies and programs, highlight local innovation by sharing best practices and success stories, and outline specific policies to ensure a skilled workforce for our state's employers.
Learn more at Illinois WorkNet
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