GPEDC | Regional Workforce Solutions
Jobseeker Resources
Greater Peoria has a robust support network to ensure employment & career success for everyone - with training, upskilling, and wraparound services to help you find, and keep, the work you want.
'If you're looking for a job or wanting to change careers - you will be more successful by making the right connections and using a strong support system rather than trying to go it alone.
Greater Peoria is home to various partners driven to help job seekers at every stage of their search. We understand that each of us has unique skills, experiences, and knowledge that differentiate us from the next person. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to a job search, so we have carefully curated some of the best sources of information and links to some of the best organizations in our region who are equipped to help you in your unique search.
Our region is home to some of the top employers in the world - from industry leaders in manufacturing and logistics to consistently recognized healthcare providers; whatever work you're looking for - you are bound to find an opportunity here.
If you are seeking the right path to expand your skills or to find work you love, keep scrolling and explore any of the resources listed on this site. If you are seeking immediate one-on-one support, we encourage you to visit your local Goodwill or CareerLink office for urgent assistance.
Entrepreneurship & Starting A Business
Greater Peoria has a robust, thriving ecosystem for startups and entrepreneurs. Tap into the network to get connected and learn the basics of entrepreneurial thinking, organize your thoughts, accelerate your startup, connect with other founders, access equipment and resources to help grow your business, and navigate financing, credit, and grant opportunities—all of this and much, much more! With Illinois' FIRST opened Innovation Hub, Distillery Labs, and other great organizations such as the Women's Business Development Center and the Minority Business Development Center, no matter your life experiences, there are clear pathways to business success for you and your startup.
State-Based Resources for Job Seekers
CareerLink operates through the Illinois workNet Center to link diverse talent to businesses in need of recruiting, hiring, and training assistance. The workforce system functions under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), which offers essential tools to meet the changing demands of the modern economy and help companies remain competitive within their industry. They offer Incumbent Worker Training, On-the-Job Training, Apprenticeship Assistance, and Hiring Events for employers across every industry.
Staffing Agencies & Gig Work in Greater Peoria
Greater Peoria is known for its collaboration and support of one another - businesses are no exception to this. With incredible regional strengths in HR from leading multi-industry, global Fortune 50 organizations and experience leading World Class institutions in Health Care, Manufacturing, Engineering, Agriculture, and more - the network of HR professionals and shared knowledge of HR consultants and staffing experts can help you find the right opportunity that is perfectly suited for your unique combination of skills, knowledge, experiences, and professional interests.
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