What is Illinois workNet?
Illinois workNet Center is the primary resource for information and services within the statewide workforce development system. Job seekers and employers can access valuable information about occupations; access career services such as resume and job search assistance; view various federal, state and local service programs; and locate local Illinois workNet centers which operate a resource room for job seekers.

What is WIA?
WIA stands for Workforce Investment Act, which is a federally funded grant program to assist dislocated workers, low-income unemployed adults and youth in obtaining unsubsidized employment. WIA is not an entitlement, meaning that every applicant must meet eligibility and suitability criteria prior to program enrollment. Applicants should complete the online application, and you will be contacted about attending an orientation session.

What services are available to job seekers?
WIA is a workforce program, with the main goal of obtaining full-time employment. A range of services are available and include things such as individualized case management, assessment, career counseling, remedial and pre-vocational training, occupational training, and job search assistance.

How do you qualify?
First, you must be 18 years or older, a US citizen or authorized to work in the US, and comply with selective service registration (males only, born on or after January 1, 1960). Second, you must meet one type of program eligibility as a low-income unemployed adult or as a qualified dislocated worker. Finally, you must be suitable for program enrollment based on an overall assessment which includes, but is not limited to, a review of your application, eligibility documentation, work history, education history, barriers to employment, previous WIA history, etc. The Moraine Illinois workNet Center reserves the right to deny enrollment based on this review.

Will WIA pay for me to go back to school?
Yes. The need for training is determined after a formal assessment with a case manager and approval of a training voucher. Training is focused only on growing occupations and industries based on local labor market information; therefore, some training programs may not be available through the WIA program.

What other financial assistance is available for training?
For other financial assistance information, consult the college catalog or contact the Financial Aid Office at (708) 974-5726. To apply online, go to www.fafsa.gov. Veterans may also qualify for certain types of financial assistance, and additional information can be found at http://www.morainevalley.edu/FinancialAid/veteran'.htm.

What services are available to employers?
Employers can find information about rapid response services at the Illinois workNet Center. Companies also can conduct on-campus recruiting and list job openings through the College Central Network. On-campus recruiting and internship information is available by contacting the Job Resource Center. In addition, companies can receive customized training services and other business consulting services by contacting the Moraine Valley Corporate, Community, and Continuing Education (CCCE) office at (708) 974-5735 or ccce@morainevalley.edu.