Southern Illinois has a variety of training opportunities available for workers looking to upgrade their skills. Many of these programs are no or low cost, are tailored to meet local job demands, and lead to immediate employment upon completion.
Assistive Technology Sites
- ADA Technical Assistance Program
- Disability Resource Community
- Disability Resources — DOL
- Job Accommodation Network
- Resources for Employing Individuals with Disabilities
- The DRM Regional Resource Directory State Index
Career Resources Sites
- Illinois Worknet
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Illinois Department of Employment Security
- Job, Career, Employment, Education, Business Links
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- O*Net
- John A. Logan College, Career Services
- Rend Lake College, Career Services
- Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Career Development Center
- Career One Stop
Colleges / Universities
- Southeastern Illinois College
- Illinois Eastern Community Colleges
- John A. Logan College
- Rend Lake College
- Shawnee Community College
- Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
- Kaskaskia College
- Southwestern Illinois College
Community Resources
- 211.org (United Way)
- Center for Economic Progress-Ladder Up
- IRS.GOV
- U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL)
- USDOL: Employment & Training Association
- State, County, City Information
Economic Development
- Benton/West City Area Chamber of Commerce
- City of Benton Chamber of Commerce
- City of Carbondale Economic Development Department
- City of DuQuoin Economic Development Committee
- City of Herrin
- City of Marion – Chamber of Commerce
- City of Mt. Vernon Economic Development Director
- City of Murphysboro
- FREDCO – Franklin County Economic Development Commission
- REDCO – Regional Economic Development Corp.
- JCDC – Jefferson County Development Corp.
- Williamson County Office of Community and
Economic Development. Phone: (618) 993-0162 - Dunn Richmond Economic Development Center SIU
- Greater Egypt Regional Planning and Development Commission
- Champion Community Investments
- Ameren Economic Development
- State of Illinois
- Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
- Illinois Chamber EDC (Economic Development Council)
- Illinois Development Council
- Illinois Manufacturing Extension Center
- Illinois Rural Partners
- Mississippi Delta Regional Authority
- U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration
Job Search
Illinois Workforce Innovation Board
Southern Illinois Workforce Development