One Stop Centers are far more than Workforce Services. Businesses can find resources that meet needs for doing business in Illinois and you may find a few good employees as well.
By contacting MAWIB businesses can find the following FREE services:
Find employees that meet your needs through a statewide network
Apply for On-The-Job Training Reimbursement for employee training
Learn how to earn Federal Income Tax credits for new hires
Offer On-site Dislocated Worker Program assistance to employees
Emergency assistance adapted to particular closing or layoff circumstances
Coordination with Labor Management Officials
Unemployment insurance forms, information and state resources
Network with companies to help your business grow
When facing a business challenge, One Stop Centers are just that - one stop that connects you with resources, programs, and people that can help
Information and assistance in accessing Work Opportunity Tax Credit, Welfare-to-Work Tax Credit, Grants through Empowerment Zones; Trade Adjustment Benefits
Advice on American with Disability compliance; Unemployment Insurance
Info on job trends, wage surveys, the local labor market
Onsite business needs assessments
Services for Employers who are downsizing
Coordinate on-site layoff assistance orientation for dislocated workers to educate affected workers on re-employment, retraining services, and filing of unemployment insurance benefits
Apply for grant money if necessary
Labor Market Information - Economic and Analysis Division provides several publications regarding local labor markets, wage survey, job outlook and trend along with current unemployment statistics. This information is available within the One Stop Centers.
Illinois Employer Council - Employers have the opportunity to work directly with One Stop Centers to help identify and solve the employment and information needs of Illinois employers.
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