The Illinois Department of Employment Security received a $26,805,431 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration to administer the Employment Service (ES)/Wagner-Peyser Funded Activities program (CFDA 17.207). The purpose of the ES program is to connect job seekers with employment opportunities and provide employers access to qualified applicants. Allowable services include career assessments, job search assistance, referrals to jobs or training, and support for employers through applicant referrals, recruitment, and layoff mitigation. The program aims to help individuals overcome barriers to employment and reenter the workforce as quickly as possible. The performance period for this award is July 1, 2023 through September 30, 2026. The Illinois Department of Employment Security may subaward funds to conduct labor market information research and deliver specific ES program services.
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