WIOA RAPID RESPONSE WEBINAR Workforce Services for Dislocated Workers May 7, 2019 WIOA RAPID RESPONSE WEBINAR Workforce Services for Dislocated Workers Fifth Third Bank

Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership Presenter David Swanson Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership Business Relations Specialist @ChiCookWorks #ChiCookWorks

@ChiCookWorks #ChiCookWorks About The Partnership Created in 2012, The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership (The Partnership) is an umbrella organization operating the public workforce system in the City of Chicago and Cook County. The Partnership combines federal and philanthropic resources to broaden the reach and impact of workforce development services for both employers and job seekers. As the largest workforce development system in the nation, The Partnership has helped place more than 60,000 individuals in employment, collaborated with more than 2,000 employers and administers more than $200 million in federal and philanthropic funds. The Partnership’s network of 53 community-based organizations, 10 American Job Centers, and sector-driven workforce centers serve 132 municipalities. Focusing on the region’s labor market, The Partnership provides training, business services, career coaching and data analysis, in the following high-growth and high-demand industries: Business and Professional Services Healthcare Retail, Culinary, and Hospitality Information Technology For more information about The Partnership, visit workforceboard.org call 312.603.0200, follow us on social media @ChiCookWorks, or Subscribe to In the Works, The Partnership’s monthly eNewsletter. Manufacturing Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Construction @ChiCookWorks #ChiCookWorks

@ChiCookWorks #ChiCookWorks Our Motivation Vision Every person has the opportunity to build a career; every business has the talent to grow and compete in a global economy. Mission To create, promote, and effectively manage a network of workforce development organizations that: Designs innovative solutions to address business needs, and, Prepares individuals for, and connects them to, career opportunities @ChiCookWorks #ChiCookWorks

Business Services Team System Overview Job Postings Recruitment Candidate Assessment Employee Upskilling Data and Analytics Sector Strategies Career Coaching Individual Employment Plan Training Job Search Career Pathways Talent Pipeline Job Seeker Employer Training Provider Business Services Team Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership Career Coach

Region’s Labor Market Business and Professional Services Healthcare Retail, Culinary, and Hospitality Information Technology Manufacturing Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Construction

@ChiCookWorks #ChiCookWorks Rapid Response Services Rapid Response is Laid Off Worker Services Provide information & available resources & programming for WIOA Dislocated Workers administered under the Cook County public workforce system – Local Workforce Innovation Area 7 (LWIA) or ‘The Partnership’. To support affected workers who are facing an employment layoff at no fault of their own with employment services, programs, and resources that will prepare and support them in their re-employment efforts including and opportunity to train/re-train in sector & demand driven occupational training. @ChiCookWorks #ChiCookWorks

@ChiCookWorks #ChiCookWorks What is a Dislocated Worker? Dislocated Workers are individuals who: Have received notice of layoff, have been laid off, due to company closure or re-organization resulting in a reduction in force or mass layoff. Rapid Response services are set into action by receipt of the WARN Notice. WIOA Dislocated Worker funding serves these layoff affected workers in their employment transition through workforce development programs & services. @ChiCookWorks #ChiCookWorks

AT NO COST TO YOU! Tax Dollar funded program. What is WIOA? Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act - WIOA Laid Off Worker programs & services for Dislocated Workers are made available through federal funding from the US Department of Labor. WIOA funds the public workforce system throughout the USA through the American Job Center system. WIOA funding provides re-employment preparation assistance, job placement support/assistance, and opportunity for occupational training leading to improved skill attainment and workforce marketability. AT NO COST TO YOU! Tax Dollar funded program. @ChiCookWorks #ChiCookWorks

@ChiCookWorks #ChiCookWorks Get Started through WIOA How can WIOA help & your next step: WIOA dislocated worker program provides career services & resources, workforce readiness & training services for Laid Off Workers through the American Job Center system and public workforce system In Cook County – the public workforce system consists of ten (10) American Job Centers located in the City of Chicago and suburban Cook County along with a network of expert workforce development organizations that are regionally located throughout Chicagoland Call the nearest, most convenient American Job Center nearest you and register for a Dislocated Worker Orientation session (held weekly, varies by Center). Bring your Company separation letter which validates your layoff & other required documents @ChiCookWorks #ChiCookWorks

Career Success through WIOA Career Coach & Job Search Assistance One-on-One Career Coaching Individual Employment Plan & Goals Job Search Services Job Placement Services Access to Labor Market Data Career Resources & Workshops Resource Centers that can serve as your Work Office. Use of Computers, Internet, Printers and more –at no cost. Workforce-Job Readiness Workshops Professional Resume Writing Assistance Social Media Workshops Occupational Training Opportunities Train in Demand Sector driven occupations *Healthcare *IT *Manufacturing *Transportation & Logistics *Hospitality, Retail *Business & Professional Services *Construction Employment & Career Success Business Service Teams that make connections to Employers and JOBS Mock Interview Preparation Hire First On-The-Job Training Incentive programs

Illinoisworknet.com www.illinoisworknet.com Follow the Laid Off Worker Icon www.illinoisworknet.com Illinoisworknet.com is an online, 24/7 informational workforce development website that helps individuals plan and move forward in their job search & careers. It can also direct you to find the State of IL Health Insurance exchange or other support services @ChiCookWorks #ChiCookWorks

@ChiCookWorks #ChiCookWorks Illinoisworknet.com www.illinoisworknet.com Search for a Cook County American Job Center nearest you. You can filter/narrow your search by Zip Code, County, Keyword Search: Laid Off Worker Services @ChiCookWorks #ChiCookWorks

@ChiCookWorks #ChiCookWorks Illinoisworknet.com Company Specific Layoff Page @ChiCookWorks #ChiCookWorks

@ChiCookWorks #ChiCookWorks Health & Wellness Support The Illinois Healthcare Portal is the one-stop source for your healthcare needs. The Healthcare Portal can help families sign-up for affordable health insurance programs, prescription drug programs, and help women find free breast and cervical cancer screenings. Visit http://www.illinois.gov healthcare portal Family Care: Health insurance for parents and certain caretaker relatives living with children 18 or younger in Illinois. Call 1-866-All-Kids(1-866-255- 5437) (TTY: 1-877-204-1012) or visit www.familycareillinois.com. @ChiCookWorks #ChiCookWorks

@ChiCookWorks #ChiCookWorks Health & Wellness Support All Kids: Health insurance coverage for Illinois children 18 or younger, regardless of family income. Call 1-866-All-Kids (1-866-255-5437) (TTY: 1-877-204-1012) or visit www.allkids.com. Veterans Care: Health insurance for uninsured Illinois veterans who have the least access to reliable healthcare. Call 1-877-4VETSRX (1-877- 483-8779) (TTY: 1-877-204-1012) or visit www.illinoisveteranscare.com. @ChiCookWorks #ChiCookWorks

@ChiCookWorks #ChiCookWorks Health & Wellness Support Illinois Warrior Assistance Program: Assistance for Illinois Veterans as they transition back to civilian life after serving our country. Call 1-866-554-IWAP (1-866-554-4927) or visit www.illinoiswarrior.com. Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program: Provides free mammograms, breast exams, pelvic exams and Pap tests, and treatment to all uninsured Illinois women ages 35-64, regardless of income. Call 1-888-522-1282 (TTY: 1-800-547-0466) or visit www.cancerscreening.illinois.gov. @ChiCookWorks #ChiCookWorks

@ChiCookWorks #ChiCookWorks Health & Wellness Support Health Benefits for Workers with Disabilities: Working individuals with a disability pay a low monthly premium and receive full medical benefits. Call 1-800-226-0768 (TTY: 1-866-675- 8440) or visit www.hbwdillinois.com. Hill Burton: The US Department of Health and Human Services /Health Resources and Services Administration maintains a list of 200 healthcare facilities nationwide that provide free or reduced-cost care. Find out about local facilities providing free or reduced healthcare at Hill Burton – visit http://www.hrsa.gov/gethealthcare/affordable/hillburton/or 1-800-638-0742. @ChiCookWorks #ChiCookWorks

Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership Connect with the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership For more information about The Partnership, visit workforceboard.org call 312.603.0200, follow us on social media @ChiCookWorks, or Subscribe to In the Works, The Partnership’s monthly eNewsletter. @ChiCookWorks #ChiCookWorks

Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership This Concludes the Partnership Presentation. What Questions Do You Have? Thank You for Attending the Webinar Today. Best Wishes for Successful Re-Employment! @ChiCookWorks #ChiCookWorks