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Together, Workforce Development and JJC are committed to encouraging local economic development. Through our partnerships, we provide helpful services to the Will and Grundy County communities.
Will County (Connect to Your Future Program)
Open to youth ages 18-24 who have earned their high school diploma or GED and meet income eligibility guidelines, this program provides occupational training in high growth, high demand occupations in Will County. Benefits include:
Apply to Connect to Your Future
For more information, call Jailen Jones at (815) 280-1520 or email jaijones@jjc.edu.
For more information, call Jailen Jones at (815) 280-1520 or email jaijones@jjc.edu.
| Job Title | Job Openings (Grundy) | Average Starting Hourly Wage | Average Hourly Wage with Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Technicians and Repairers | 14 | $11.13 | $35.81 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialist | 12 | $11.51 | $37.14 |
| Bus Drivers | 10 | $14.68 | $34.69 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 47 | $11.52 | $28.13 |
| Electricians | 14 | $19.88 | $52.54 |
| Dispatchers | 10 | $13.50 | $33.20 |
| Industrial Machinery Installation, Repair and Maintenance Workers | 10 | $12.05 | $42.74 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators and Forklift Operators | 29 | $15.21 | $30.34 |
| Laborers and Material Movers, Hand | 120 | $11.47 | $25.04 |
| Logisticians | 10 | $14.11 | $44.89 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 22 | $10.94 | $28.53 |
| Shipping, Receiving and Traffic Clerks | 24 | $12.86 | $27.59 |
| Supervisors of Transportation and Vehicle Operators | 15 | $16.43 | $41.88 |
| Truck Drivers | 105 | $15.59 | $37.09 |
| Job Title | Job Openings (Grundy) | Average Starting Hourly Wage | Average Hourly Wage with Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistants | 10 | $13.06 | $23.42 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics | 10 | $11.29 | $51.39 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 10 | $19.46 | $32.85 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | 10 | $12.66 | $35.50 |
| Medical Assistants | 10 | $12.17 | $21.88 |
| Medical Records and Health Information Technicians | 10 | $14.18 | $36.29 |
| Medical Secretaries | 10 | $12.37 | $22.63 |
| Nursing Assistants | 28 | $11.00 | $18.36 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | 10 | $11.40 | $21.81 |
| Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 20 | $16.97 | $47.41 |
| Surgical Technologists | 10 | $15.94 | $32.12 |
| Dental Hygienists | 10 | $25.03 | $43.45 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 10 | $23.80 | $46.23 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | 10 | Insf. Data | Insf. Data |
| Physical Therapy Assistants | 10 | $18.73 | $38.71 |
| Radiologic Technologists | 10 | $19.72 | $39.66 |
| Registered Nurses | 36 | $23.59 | $46.06 |
| Respiratory Therapists Technicians and Healthcare Practitioner Support Technicians | 10 | $20.57 | $34.82 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 10 | $12.10 | $26.58 |
| Job Title | Job Openings (Grundy) | Average Starting Hourly Wage | Average Hourly Wage with Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | 14 | $20.51 | $56.42 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting and Auditing Clerks | 24 | $11.80 | $29.52 |
| Computer Network Architects | 10 | Insf. Data | Insf. Data |
| Computer Programmers | 10 | Insf. Data | Insf. Data |
| Computer System Analysts | 10 | $23.60 | $61.35 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | 10 | $13.54 | $37.17 |
| Database Administrators | 10 | Insf. Data | Insf. Data |
| Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | 10 | $17.31 | $38.21 |
| Information Security Analysts | 10 | Insf. Data | Insf. Data |
| IT Project Managers | 10 | $40.15 | $127.54 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 10 | $24.79 | $57.71 |
| Office Clerks | 58 | $9.25 | $28.06 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistants | 10 | $16.49 | $37.98 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 22 | $10.94 | $28.53 |
| Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | 10 | Insf. Data | Insf. Data |
| Web Developers | 10 | Insf. Data | Insf. Data |
| Computer and Information System Managers | 10 | $40.15 | $127.54 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | 10 | $18.16 | $44.52 |
| Software Developers | 10 | $28.07 | $68.87 |
| Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 20 | $16.97 | $47.41 |
| Job Title | Job Openings (Grundy) | Average Starting Hourly Wage | Average Hourly Wage with Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Plant and System Operators | 10 | $21.78 | $57.21 |
| Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators | 10 | Insf. Data | Insf. Data |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers | 10 | Insf. Data | Insf. Data |
| Electrician | 14 | $19.88 | $52.54 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 13 | $17.69 | $42.78 |
| Industrial Machinery Installation, Repair and Maintenance Workers | 17 | $17.70 | $42.95 |
| Machinists | 10 | $11.60 | $29.63 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 22 | $10.94 | $28.53 |
| Tool and Die Makers | 10 | Insf. Data | Insf. Data |
| Welders | 10 | $12.99 | $29.85 |
| Industrial Engineering Technicians | 10 | Insf. Data | Insf. Data |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | 10 | $16.29 | $38.55 |
| Quality Control Technicians | 14 | $11.59 | $30.55 |
| Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 17 | $17.94 | $47.40 |
Grundy County (My Future Youth Program)
Assisting youth ages 18-24 who are working toward their High School Equivalency or seeking to enroll in occupational training and meet income eligibility guidelines, this program places individuals in paid-internship opportunities at local Grundy County businesses and organizations. Services include:
For more information on the Grundy youth program, call (815) 942-0566 or email grundyworkforce@jjc.edu.
Grundy Workforce Services provides job search and career services at no cost to job seekers in Grundy County. Our goal is to assist you so that you can find self-sufficient employment.
Learn More About Grundy Workforce Services
WorkKeys® Proficiency Certificate for Teacher Assistants for paraprofessional certification to fulfill the Illinois State Board of Education and federal "No Child Left Behind" requirements. The two WorkKeys® Assessments that are required for the Paraprofessional certificate are: Reading for Information and Applied Mathematics.
The following scores are required on the tests:
Individuals looking for more information on the Paraprofessional Certificate can visit the Illinois State Board of Education website, or contact directly:
Will County:
Lynn Svetlecich
(815) 280-1526
lsvetlec@jjc.edu
Joliet: (815) 280-1526
Workforce Development is a testing facility for Castle Worldwide. Castle administers professional certifications and licensing exams for a wide variety of professional associations and government agencies. Many of the exams are related to healthcare, business, safety, and design. View a list of available exams.
$40 (assessment only)/ $75 (one-on-one session)
The MBTI will identify personality strengths and unique talents. It will help you better understand yourself, your motivations, and your potential areas for growth and career options, as well as how you interact with others.
For more information or to sign up to take the assessment contact (815) 280-1526 or email lsvetlec@jjc.edu.
$25 (assessment only)/ $75 (one-on-one session)
The Strong helps you better understand your interests and match those interests with work, career options or leisure activities. You will discover your interests, preferences, and personal style – exactly the information you need to select a major or choose a career you can be passionate about.
For more information or to sign up to take the assessment contact (815) 280-1526 or email lsvetlec@jjc.edu.
$25 (assessment only)/ $75 (one-on-one session)
StrengthsQuest can help you thrive in your academic career by showing you how you can leverage your talents to approach your coursework through a focus on what you naturally do well. It provides valuable information about who you are and gives you clues to the type of work environment in which you are most likely to thrive.
For more information or to sign up to take the assessment contact (815) 280-1526 or email lsvetlec@jjc.edu.
WorkKeys | National Career Readiness Certificate | CareerReady101/KeyTrain (PDF)
This Act provides financial assistance for education and training so that individuals can re-enter the workforce in jobs that will allow them to financially support themselves and their families. WIOA funding is designed to train people in short-term certificate or associates degree programs that will make them more marketable for occupations that are in high growth within the local area. By training the workforce in these high growth areas, workers are more likely to find better paying jobs and employers are more likely to have their staffing needs fulfilled.
View the complete list of approved training program at Joliet Junior College and click on Consumer Info.
Training and education programs are provided through Joliet Junior College as well as other community colleges and private training institutions.
Recognize yourself in any of these scenarios? You may be eligible if you:
WIOA Training funding is available to those who are determined eligible. To find out more about eligibility requirements for training funding you can contact:
Please adults over 24 years of age contact Workforce Services Division of Will County at (815) 727-4444 or visit www.jobs4people.org.
For youth up to and including age 24 contact (815) 280-1520.
Please call Grundy Workforce Services at (815) 942-0566.
Career Certified addresses: soft skills; leadership skills; and cognitive skills so adults alike have the foundational skills to be prosperous. Work readiness includes specific work-related skills that adults need in order to be successful in the workplace. These skills are generally thought of as life skills with a strong work focus, including areas such as: work-related health and safety, work habits and conduct; personal leadership at work; communicating with others; team work and collaboration at work; rights and responsibilities of workers and employers; and customer service.
To enhance training, personal assessments will be utilized throughout the programs. Personal assessments have proven to be an effective tool for improving the management of an organization and helping employees identify strengths and areas of opportunity. They provide an accurate analysis of employee's behaviors and attitudes otherwise left to subjective judgment. This analysis is essential to gain a competitive advantage in today's tight job market. Relevant personal assessments for youth and adult programs will include the Myers Briggs Type Indicator, Talent, Fit, Performance, StrengthsQuest and Strong.
In addition to soft skills, the work readiness program will assess foundational skills such as: Reading for Information; Applied Mathematics; Business Writing; and Locating Information. Curriculum will incorporate preparation for ACT, Inc.’s National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) Plus and administering WorkKeys® assessments. The NCRC Plus is an ideal tool for ensuring that individuals have the essential skills they need for the workplace today while earning a national portable certification. These tough economic times call for clear pathways to skills in demand to help new and transitioning workers prepare for good jobs.
The My Future program offers Grundy County youth ages 16-24 continuous support through career guidance, employment, and internship opportunities, GED support and vocational training. Participants will receive training and services leading to self-sufficiency. My Future is funded under the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and the Grundy Livingston Kankakee Workforce Board. No cost to Grundy County eligible youth. Find out more by contacting the Morris Education Center at 815-942-0566.
