Industry Resources
Discover in detail the many organizations and agencies that can help your business thrive in Champaign County.
Workforce Training and Development
Manufacturing
Agribusiness
Workforce Training and Development
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity – Bureau of Workforce Development
The Bureau of Workforce Development is committed to cultivating a well-trained work force.
www.illinoisbiz.biz/wia2/index.html
Illinois Department of Employment Security
The Illinois Department of Employment Security provides Illinois work force services, including job placement and referrals, unemployment insurance, employment and training programs, career and labor market information, payroll tax filing and more.
www.ides.state.il.us
Illinois Employment & Training Center
The Illinois Employment & Training Center (IETC) provides job search assistance and sponsors vocational training for low-income youth, adults, and dislocated (laid-off) workers. Through this one-stop career agency, clients can access services of the IETC's local system partners, such as Parkland College, Urbana Adult Education, DSC, and Urban League.
http://www.parkland.edu/ietc.html
University of Illinois Office of Training for Business Professionals
Training for Business Professionals (T4B) provides world-class instruction with results-oriented programs designed to improve employee performance. Programs focus on customer service, employee attitude, and managing change. Career coaching is available to zero in on a worker’s unique capabilities and resources. T4B can also provide facilitators for company retreats.
http://studio5d.com/T4B/page_body.php?page=about_t4b.html
Parkland College
With over 11,600 credit and noncredit students, Parkland College provides affordable vocational-technical and academic education to area residents.
www.parkland.edu
Parkland Business Development Center
The Business Development Center provides the expertise and resources necessary for affordable, tailor-made training. Areas include: basic skills and workplace literacy, supervisory skills, diversity and multiculturalism, leadership and development, computer skills, organizational effectiveness, total quality management, language skills, and health and safety.
www.parkland.edu/bdc
Urbana Adult Education
Urbana Adult Education (UAE) has developed and administered workforce education programs since 1980. UAE specializes in professional development workshops on topics such as communication, cultural diversity, problem solving, attitude overhaul, managing conflict, customer service, and more.
http://www.cmi.k12.il.us/Urbana/aded/
The Urban League of Champaign County
The Urban League of Champaign County offers a variety of workforce development programs for segments of the community who require assistance. Some programs include: the Employment after Training Awareness Commitment Program, FreshStart Program, Transitional Employment Program, Youth Employment Program, Senior Employment Program, and the Urban Technical Outreach Center.
http://www.prairienet.org/urban-league/
Manufacturing
Illinois Manufacturing Extension Center (IMEC)
IMEC is part of a national network of manufacturing extension centers providing affordable solutions to the challenges faced by small and midsize manufacturers.
www.imec1.org
Parkland College Manufacturing Consortium
The Parkland College Manufacturing Consortium offers training in a full range of certificates and degrees in Industrial Technology. Parkland College partners with area manufacturers to provide students with a paid, corporate sponsored, internship as a part of their training. Industrial Technology graduates can also take advantage of university transfer programs to further their education.
Agribusiness
U of I College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES)
Among the top-rated agricultural sciences and biotechnology schools in the world, the College of ACES serves as a key resource for area agribusiness.
www.aces.uiuc.edu
Parkland College Agricultural Resources
Parkland College offers a variety of certificates and degrees in agriculture, and operates the Land Laboratory, 22 acres of demonstration plots that serve as a teaching tool. Additionally, the Tony Noel Agricultural Technology Applications Center provides modern, new classroom space.
http://virtual.parkland.edu/agriculture
Champaign County Farm Bureau (CCFB)
CCFB offers a range of publications and benefits to its members, including valuable money-saving group purchase agreements.
www.ccfarmbureau.com
Illinois Department of Agriculture
The Illinois Department of Agriculture’s vision is to promote and regulate agriculture in a manner that encourages farming and agribusiness while protecting Illinois consumers and our natural resources.
www.agr.state.il.us
Additional Information
Champaign County Area Profile (pdf)
Champaign County Area Workforce Report (pdf)
