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CEDA SERVICES

EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING

As the needs of the communities change, CEDA increases its services with new initiatives and support to meet Them. CEDA makes every effort in providing the stepping stones needed for community members to reach self-sufficiency.

Serves: Suburban Cook County

LIHEAP, SETP, Weatherization and WIC include City of Chicago and Suburban Cook County.

Individuals served: 240,000

Number of employees: 650

Number of volunteers: over 4,500

Employment and Training

 
Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Program

Designed to help youth, adult and dislocated workers learn new skills and find employment.

The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) enables CEDA to successfully assist youth, adults and dislocated workers throughout suburban Cook County, learn new job skills and secure gainful employment. It is our commitment to provide every community, district and municipality in our service area, with the proper resources and service that will help make a difference in the lives of our clients.

WIA establishes three basic levels of employment and training services to eligible individuals. All adults, age 18 or older, are eligible to receive "core services". Additional "intensive services" are available to unemployed individuals who have been unable to obtain jobs through core services and those who are employed but need additional training services to reach self-sufficiency. "Training services" are also available for those who meet intensive services eligibility but were unable to find employment through those services.

Core Services (available to all adults age 18 years or older):

  • Job search and placement assistance (including career counseling)
  • Labor market information (which identifies job vacancies; skills needed for in-demand jobs; and local,
    regional, and national employment trends)
  • Initial assessment of skills and needs
  • Information about and costs for local training providers
  • Follow-up services to help customers keep their jobs once they are placed

Intensive Services (available to eligible adults who have been unable to find work through core services, or need additional training to reach self-sufficiency):

  • Comprehensive assessments
  • Development of individual employment plans
  • Group and individual counseling
  • Case management
  • Short-term pre-vocational services
  • Out-of-area job search assistance, or relocation assistance
  • Internships, literacy activities

Training Services (for those who have received "intensive services" but are still unable to find employment):

  • Occupational skills training
  • On-the-job training
  • Cooperative education programs, and private sector training programs
  • Job readiness training
  • Adult education and literacy activities
  • Customized employer training

 

 
WIA Income Guidelines
Effective April 4, 2011
70% of Lower Living Standard Income Level
Family Size Income
1 $10,890
2 $14,977
3 $20,554
4 $25,375
5 $29,948
6 $35,025
For family units with more than six members, add $5,077 for each additional member
 
Documents Needed to Apply:
  • Proof of Income for past six (6) months. (Any of the following: Pay Stubs,
    Unemployment, Food Stamps,
    SSA/SSI, TANF)
  • Social Security Card
  • Proof of Residency such as a utility bill
  • Copy of a current resume, if possible
 
Intake Locations:

6141 West Roosevelt Road  
Cicero, IL 60804  

3518 West 139th Street  
Robbins, IL 60472