Federal Funding & an Upskilled Workforce

Employers, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was designed with you in mind. Our Business Services team supports local businesses by providing the necessary resources by which to recruit, train, and retain a skilled workforce.
TOP SERVICES
Our most popular services for DuPage County businesses.
Incumbent Worker Training
We reimburse up to $25,000 of training costs to boost the skill sets of your workers.
Proprietary Job Board
Free, fast, and easy—list your employment openings for thousands of candidates to view.
SECURE FUNDING FOR EMPLOYEE TRAINING
Ease the burden on HR. Save money. Get funding.
Incumbent Worker Training
We reimburse up to $25,000 of training costs to boost the skill sets of your workers.
On-The-Job Training
For eligible new hires, we reimburse 50% of wages for up to 6 months of on-the-job training.
UPGRADE YOUR WORKFORCE
Our business service representatives offer a range of customized training solutions to meet your business’s needs:
Apprenticeships
Partner with us to develop an apprenticeship program. In addition to national recognition, you’ll receive other benefits including financial support.
No-cost interns
DuPage County serves as employer of record, and your company provides valuable work experience for a workNet job seeker client.
workNet DuPage's Proprietary Job Board
Free, fast, and easy—list your employment openings for thousands of candidates to view.
EXPLORE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
From detailed data on the local workforce to events and workshops...we are THE source for your local, up-to-date, workforce and business information.
Workshops and Events
A curated list of upcoming events designed to help businesses in DuPage County.
Current Talent Pool
See the careers local individuals are training for right now.
Hiring Credits & Incentives
As a business, you can benefit from many different hiring incentive programs.
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Bounce Back Better in Business Guide
workNet DuPage enthusiastically presents its BOUNCE BACK BETTER IN BUSINESS Guide!
Discover the programs and initiatives designed to serve your business, learn more about the county's programs, and how you can bounce back better in business.
Highlights:
- Hire DuPage — We pay up to 50% of new employee wages
- Funding up to $25,000 to boost skills of current staff
- Paid Interns (We pay!)
- FREE Job Posting Services
As always, our services are no cost.
The Bounce Back Better Guide can be read/downloaded here.
Additional Resources
Free English As a Second Language Training to members of your workforce
In-house experts on business incentives and tax assistance programs
State-backed loan programs and financing options
Information about local and federal resources to assist you with economic development opportunities
Meeting space located in DuPage County for holding conventions, conferences, seminars, and outings.
Let us contribute to your success.
The workNet DuPage Career One-Stop Business Center is your source for help to hire, train, and retain a strong workforce.