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Illinois workNet and American Job Center Services.

Illinois workNet connects Chester-area job seekers and employers with American Job Center career, hiring, training, and referral services.

Offered byIllinois workNetverified 2026-07-10

Overview

What it does.

Use the statewide service finder to locate workforce services available to Randolph County residents and businesses, including career planning, recruitment help, training referrals, and WIOA-funded locations.

Best for: A first stop for local hiring, job-search, and workforce-training questions.

Eligibility

Who and what may qualify.

Eligible applicants

  • Illinois job seekers and employers seeking workforce services

Eligible uses

  • Career counseling
  • Job-search assistance
  • Employer recruitment support
  • Referrals to training and support services

Uses excluded by the source

  • Direct unrestricted business funding

Application

How to start.

  1. Search by Chester, ZIP code, Randolph County, or LWIA 24.
  2. Contact the listed American Job Center or partner site for an eligibility assessment.

Timing: Service access is ongoing.

Planning notes

Limits to account for.

  • Individual funding and service eligibility are determined by the applicable workforce program.

Staff can help coordinate workforce services with other training resources.

Evidence

Official sources.