The DuPage County Workforce Development Division (WDD) is located at the workNet DuPage Career Center of DuPage County. In public partnership with other federal, state, and local employment and training organizations, the WDD works cooperatively to provide essential workforce development services in DuPage County. WorkNet DuPage Career Center allows employers and job seekers to access a broad array of employment, training, education, and related services with one telephone call or visit. The WDD is funded by the Workforce Investment Act.
Employment Services Unit
Reception: greeting visitors and answering the telephone
Career Resource Room Staff: assist customers with:
Internet access for job search activities: Illinois workNet
Computerized job listings
Utilizing the extensive career resource library
Accessing comprehensive Labor Market information
Using computers for resume and cover letter development
Daily workshops are conducted in:
Employability Skills
Job Search
Computer Fundamentals
Career Services Unit
Provides more intensive services to customers, including
Vocational Assessment
Interest and Aptitude Testing
Career Counseling
Pre-Layoff Workshops
If customers are eligible, counselors issue vouchers for vocational/educational training designed to provide clients with the skills needed to compete for jobs in today’s labor market. The training providers are chosen by the customers from a statewide approved list.
Case Management
Referral to needed community services
Follow-up through self-sufficient employment
Business Services Unit
Provides services to DuPage County employers, including
Incumbent Worker Training, funding assistance for training provided by an employer for existing employees
Screening & referral of qualified job applicants
Customized training of new hires
Providing space for businesses to recruit and interview
Technical Services Unit
Provides technical support to WDD, including
Computer and network installation and maintenance
Administration of IWDS system
Procurement of contracts
Oversight and monitoring
Fiscal management
Approval of training providers
Youth services – Working with schools throughout DuPage County
