WHO WE ARE

WE ARE workNet DuPage, the Workforce Development office of DuPage County, Illinois.

Our primary objective is to connect job seekers with the resources, job search strategies, and job skills needed for employment in high-demand areas of our local economy. By accomplishing this, we strengthen the local workforce and business communities while simultaneously empowering residents — including young adults and those with significant obstacles to employment — in their search for meaningful careers and economic stability.

HOW WE HELP 

We assist job seekers in a variety of ways.

Many of our services are open and available to the public, while others are available only to eligible individuals. The primary services we provide for job seekers are as follows: 

1. Free, Open-to-the-Public Workshops and Events 
   We conduct monthly information sessions and workshops on a variety of job-search topics such as resume writing, interviewing, job application technologies, workers’ rights, and more. We also host employer-led events and hiring sessions. 
2. Intensive Job Search Sessions and Career Counseling for Eligible Individuals* 
   We offer in-depth job search information sessions, along with one-on-one career guidance, for eligible individuals.  
3. Funding for Training and Education for Eligible Individuals*  
   Individuals who lack the necessary skills, certification, or education for a high-quality job may qualify to receive funding to become employable in these areas. Our office assists eligible individuals throughout this process, which includes an assessment, employment & training planning, monthly progress reports, and regular follow up after successful employment. Eligible individuals may be approved for up to $10,000 to cover the cost of approved training programs. 

*Eligibility

workNet DuPage is funded primarily by the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA). WIOA policy dictates which services we are able to provide to individuals based on eligibility criteria.

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