About
LWIA 21 Organizational Overview
West Central Development Council/ LWIA 21
Equal Opportunity (EO) Officer
Betty Scheldt
116 South Plum Street
Carlinville, IL 62626
Tel. 217-854-9642 Ext. 255
Fax 217-854-8082
TTY/Relay 217-854-9753
Email: [email protected]
Job Center
The Job Center offers the job seeker computerized academic and skill assessments, local labor market information, career exploration activities, assistance with financial aid, education and training program information and a connection to other human service agencies that might benefit the job seeking efforts.
Area businesses will benefit from the custom designed services provided by the Job Center staff. Services may include pre-screened applicants to match specific job openings, training for services for new and current employees, tax credit & unemployment insurance information and a variety of other useful resources.
West Central Development Council
The West Central Development Council (WCDC) is a non-profit organization that provides workforce development services at no cost through the administration of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds. WCDC provides these services to businesses, individual job seekers and others throughout Local Workforce Area 21. This service area encompasses the six counties of Greene, Macoupin, Montgomery, Morgan, Scott and Shelby. WCDC and the Job Centers are overseen by 3 separate and distinct governing boards while being supported by a professional staff and a network of WIOA partners.Â
LWIA 21 Organizational Overview Staff Chart
Proposed Update: Regional-Local Plans/Supporting Documents
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Central Illinois Economic Development Region (EDR #1), encompassing three local workforce areas and twelve counties, is making available for public comment its updated 2024-2028 regional and local plans. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requires states, regions and local workforce areas to develop plans that will be implemented over a period of 4 years, and an update is required every 2 years. The regional and local plans will develop, align and integrate the region and local area’s programs & services and provide a platform to achieve its goals and overall vision. EDR #1 includes the counties of Cass, Christian, Greene, Logan, Macon, Macoupin, Menard, Montgomery, Morgan, Sangamon, Scott and Shelby. A thirty (30) day period, prior to submission of the plans to the State of Illinois, will be allowed for public review and comment
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For information about the regional and local plans for EDR #1, to obtain a copy or make a comment please contact:Â
Matt JonesÂ
Executive Director
West Central Development Council
Telephone:Â (217) 854-9642 ext. 1235 orÂ
Email:Â [email protected]Â
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Comments due back by March 19th, 2026 @ 4:30pm
Plans and Agreements
REGIONAL PLAN
2024 - 2028
The Central Region is exploring ways to improve customer service and address regional needs.
LOCAL PLAN
2024 - 2028
The workforce center staff has planned for integrating case management and intake systems.
ONE-STOP OPERATOR AGREEMENT
2024 - 2027
The Job Center Board is building a competitive workforce capable of supporting economic development.
Job Center Partners
