| Announcements Employment and Training is open by appointment only. You may schedule your appointment online or call 618-296-4301   NEW WORKFORCE PROGRAM FOR DISLOCATED WORKERS If you are a resident of Madison, Bond, Jersey, or Calhoun County who is eligible for, receiving, or recently exhausted unemployment benefits, a dislocated home-maker, or transitioning military or spouse: Click the link below to learn more! Dislocated Worker Program ILLINOIS MIMIMUM WAGE INCREASE Beginning January 1, 2021, the minimum wage will be:$11.00/hour; $6.60/hour for tipped employees; $8.50/hour for those under the age of 18 working fewer than 650 hours per calendar year. |
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| JOB SEEKERS From entry to executive levels, we help people get back to work. Receive professional coaching on:
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| Skills & Training Did you know that workNet for Southwestern Illinois provides training grants to those who meet eligibility requirements?  |
| EMPLOYERS From small businesses to corporate partners, we help companies. MCETD's Business Services has a variety of employer services for our local business community. Our employer services can help you with applicant assessment, employer recruitment, job postings, job fairs and much more. * Find Talent * Grow Talent * Retain Talent  |
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The Madison County Employment and Training Department’s primary responsibilities are to administer employment and training programs under the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) and other state and federal funding sources. A focus of Madison County Employment and Training is to create partnerships between business and government that will establish services that prepare customers for employment.
The Madison County Employment and Training Department has offices in both Madison and Bond Counties. There are offices located in the Southwestern Illinois workNet Centers in Wood River and Greenville. The administrative office is housed in the Madison County Wood River Facility.
