May 2023

Board & CEO Monthly Updates

Upcoming Meetings



Thursday, June 8, 2023

  • Planning & Oversight at 4:30 pm


Monday, June 12, 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


June's meetings include the PY2023 budget approval. Attendance is critical.

April Highlights


  • 63 New Enrollments to date
  • 492 Participants Served
  • 439 Receiving Direct Training
  • $1,705,109 spent on Direct Training



*See full report for County-by-County breakdown

April Reports

Plan Year 2023 Allocations

For Plan Year 2023, LWIA 23's WIOA allocations will be $2,523,715. This is an increase of 8.6% from PY 2022's allocation of $2,324,551. At the federal level, Illinois saw an increase of 18.0%.


Budget for PY23 will be submitted for the Board's approval at the June meeting. Please be sure to attend, as this is a high priority!


LWIA 23 PY23 Allocation by Funding Stream


Youth $849,545

Adult $767,549

Dislocated Worker $936,621

Total $2,523,715

WIOA Allocation Notice 
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WIOA Summit: We Are ONE Workforce


WIOA Summit: We Are ONE Workforce



While we wait for all the recordings to be uploaded to Illinois Workforce Academy, please enjoy this sneak peek at LWIA 23's break out session!


#oneworkforce2023 #wioasummit2023

Apprenticeship Navigator Grant

Our development of healthcare sector apprenticeships continued this quarter with Registered Nursing, Radiologic Technologist, Surgical Technologist, and Certified Medical Assistant programs in various stages of development with employers across our 13 counties including Sarah Bush Lincoln, HSHS St. Anthony’s, Carle, and Crawford Memorial Hospital. In addition, development continued on program expansion for 3Sisters Logistics, who aim to offer a Quarry Technician apprenticeship as soon as this fall.  

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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.


It has been a banner year for IWT. Check out the most recent IWT projects in LWIA 23...

JB Esker & Sons, Inc.

CDL

Effingham County

Lester Buildings

Lean Concepts

Coles County

Three Z Printing

New Equipment

Effingham County

D's Recycling

CDL

Coles County

Dana Corp.

Applied Electricity

Crawford County

DCEO Monitoring PY22

The Entrance Conference for the kickoff to DCEO monitoring was on Monday, May 15th and the Soft Exit Conference took place on Thursday, May 18th. We expect a final conference to take place in the next two weeks, after which the official letter of findings will be issued.


At the soft exit, DCEO monitors commended CEFS for their organization and thoroughness. In fact, they will be recommended for a programmatic best practice! Thank you all for your diligent work!


We are confident final monitoring results will be positive.

Monitoring Announcement

LWIA 23 MOU

The LWIA 23 Memorandum of Understanding, or The MOU, is the agreement amongst all WIOA partners in LWIA 23 to commit to service integration. It is our agreement to effectively collaborate to optimize the quality of services provided at our local One-Stop Center/American Job Center in Effingham. We also include the budget of infrastructure costs and reflect how each required partner contributes its proportionate share of costs at the One-Stop.


Our most recent MOU has been updated and is currently awaiting signatures from one more partner. The updated MOU will go into effect July 1, 2023 and expire June 30, 2026.

MOU - 2023

Business Services Team - Join Us!

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.


Upcoming sector roundtables include information technology, child care, and healthcare.


The BST started the planning process for hosting an event in recognition of Workforce Development Month in September. Stay tuned for more exciting details to come!



Next BST meeting will be held at the Kluthe Center in Effingham on Wednesday, June 21st at 1 pm. Join us!

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RED Southeast Region Updates


Check out the most recent updates from DCEO's Regional Economic Development Team.


  • Blue Collar Jobs Act Application Launch
  • IDES Southern Region Virtual Re-Entry Job Fair – Companies Wanted – June 22 at 1pm
  • IDOT Funding Opportunities Workshops
  • Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Home Improvement Grants – Find your local funded organization
  • and other agency grants and programs
Weekly Update

Business Navigator Alliance Webinar Series

Mental Wellness

and its impact on your employees, your company, and your bottom line



The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 12 billion working days are lost annually to depression and anxiety, costing businesses $1 trillion in lost productivity. How should your business respond?


Watch the recording and review slides from our expert guests to learn more.

The Alliance

Growth & Good News in LWIA 23

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Kaskaskia College AIMs to Improve Career Exploration In Manufacturing


As reported by WGEL - Kaskaskia College is partnering with district high schools and industry leaders to create a new program, the Aspirations in Manufacturing (AIM) dual enrollment program beginning Fall 2023.

The team at KC developed the AIM program after hearing from industry partners of their struggle to find employees to fill open manufacturing positions. AIM is a two semester, 16-hour dual enrollment program and is open to all district high school juniors and seniors. AIM provides students career exploration into the rapidly growing manufacturing industry mentor from the manufacturing industry will provide guidance and leadership in the program.


Manufacturing is currently the largest industry in Illinois when ranked by overall contribution to GDP. Manufacturing operations employ more than 600,000 statewide, over 44,000 in the region and, in the coming years, is expected to see the largest amount of job growth compared to all other occupations. While only 6 of the 17 district high schools currently offer dual credit coursework related to manufacturing, the AIM program will bridge this gap by offering manufacturing learning opportunities to students in all KC district high schools.


“Modern manufacturing is more brain than brawn,” said Carli Sanders, Manufacturing & Work- Based Learning Coordinator. “High-tech skills are in demand to shrink the skills gap and manufacturing offers a wealth of rewarding opportunities we want to ensure students are taking advantage of.”

“Manufacturing in our region is very interesting and diverse” said Jimmy Bays, Director of Operations at Bettendorf Stanford. “Basic manufacturing principles and soft skills are in demand, and the AIM program will get our area high school students excited and ready to begin a career at any manufacturer, or to continue their education in the vast array of technical trades.”



The AIM program is part of the KC NOW dual enrollment program which allows students to enroll in college courses at Kaskaskia College for half the tuition costs. Students applying to the program must be on track to complete high school graduation requirements and receive an endorsement from their high school guidance instructor or faculty.


To learn more about KC’s AIM program please contact Manufacturing & Work-Based Learning Coordinator Carli Sanders at 618-545-3428.


Look out for Carli Sanders and Joy Fitts in an upcoming WIN: Workforce Innovation News episode! Subscribe now so you do not miss it!

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The WIN Podcast



Episodes 28 & 29 are available NOW!


E28: Unleashing the Power of Small Business: The SBDC at Illinois Eastern Community College

In this episode, you'll learn about the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Illinois Eastern Community College and hear about some of the services that they offer. Discover the ways in which the SBDC can support new business owners in navigating everything from marketing and management to securing funding, and more. You'll also hear about some of the most important things to consider before starting a new business. 


E29: Supporting Families Facing Homelessness

Teresa Metzger, McKinney-Vento Liason for The Regional Office of Education #11, joins the program to provide an overview of the McKinney-Vento Act and how she supports students facing homelessness. Teresa debunks misconceptions about what it means to be facing homelessness and discusses the resources available to help individuals stabilize their living situations and achieve self-sufficiency, including support from the workforce system.



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TPM Academy Opportunity


In a regional effort to address gaps in our local workforce, LWIA 23 is on the mission to bring Talent Pipeline Management concepts home!


Jamie Corda Hadjaoui and Courtney Yockey are now officially TPM certified! We are excited to bring another tool to support a thriving workforce in our region! If you are interested in the TPM Academy, check out the opportunity from the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation -


Are you ready to start your Talent Pipeline Management® (TPM) journey? Building a winning workforce starts with you, and it just got easier.

 

Join the US Chamber of Commerce on Monday, June 5, 2023, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET/1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CS  for an introductory overview to TPM and the TPM Academy® with the experts on our team, a deeper dive into the benefits of the new TPM Co/Lab™ platform, and an insightful panel with our partners who are doing this important work across the country. You will also have an opportunity to ask questions. Plus, we have a special offer for those who attend live.

 

The TPM Academy equips you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to implement talent supply chain solutions that create shared value for students, workers, education and training partners, and employers using our custom TPM Academy curriculum. Employers, employer associations, and education and training providers can earn an assessment-based certificate to demonstrate their knowledge of the proven TPM framework and methodologies, while building an international community of peer professionals to learn and grow with. Those that wish to advance their standing can participate in continued education opportunities and apply for Verified Practitioner status through a peer-review process. 


Register Here

WIOA Resources

WIOA Wednesday Webinars


Learn more and register at ilworkforceacademy.com/workforce-webinars/

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

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

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

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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