If you are a person with a disability there are some unique employment services available to you. The types of services available are sometimes disability specific, and whether or not you are currently receiving Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income.
Illinois Work Net
Illinois Work Net sites are comprehensive, workforce development centers, providing essential employment and training services. The Work Net is a partnership between the public sector agencies and private businesses within a community.
Programs offered through and funded by the federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) are available at a Work Net center specializing in job search services, vocational assessment, and career counseling, and training vouchers.
Employment opportunities can be limited if you are an ex-offender, or even someone who has been investigated for any type of crime, whether or not you have been incarcerated, had a favorable disposition, or been falsely convicted.
If you are a senior, besides some of the regular employment services available through Illinois WorkNet and the IDES, you may be able to participate in the Senior Service Community Employment Program (if you are age 55 and older) if you are trying to re-enter the workforce and are low income.
Sometimes a job ends because the business relocates outside the United States. For workers who lost jobs because of this, there are some special resources available. For a list of companies where petitions have been field under the Trade Adjustment Act (TAA), you can check out the IDES website.
Unemployed workers receiving unemployment benefits may qualify for a special hand in paying for education and training. And aid can be significant: In particular, the Federal Pell Grant program can provide up to $5,350 for educational costs at community colleges, colleges and universities, and many trade and technical schools. This is only one example of several federal student aid programs available to assist unemployed workers.