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Kaskaskia College's Dislocated Worker Services are
offered at the Crossroads Workforce Center that is located
in downtown Centralia. Workforce development services
are funded and supported by the U.S. Derpartment of
Labor and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
(DCEO) is charged with enhancing Illinois' economic
competitiveness by providing technical and financial
assistance to businesses, local governments, workers,
and families.
DCEO's Bureau of Workforce Development is committed
to encouraging statewide economic development by cultivating
a well-trained workforce. To accomplish this goal,
the Bureau identifies youth, adults and dislocated workers
who are eligible for assistance under the Workforce
Investment Act (WIA). The staff at the Crossroads
Workforce Center provides residents fo the community
college district with information and employment- related
services that will assist them in entering or re-entering
unsubsidized employment by utilizing its Resource Room
and case management services.
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