About
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.
LWIA 21 Organizational Overview Staff Chart
Plans and Agreements
Regional Plan
The Central Region is exploring ways to improve customer service and address regional needs.
Local Plan
The workforce center staff has planned for integrating case management and intake systems.
One-Stop Operator Agreement
The JCB is building a competitive workforce capable of supporting economic development .
One-Stop Operator Proposal
Workforce development and training programs have evolved over 40 years through legislative changes.
Job Center Partners
