December 2011 Workforce Network Annual Report
Check out our newest Employment Event - Employer Friday!
Are you interested in a high-demand, well-paying career in CNC machining?
McHenry County employers need you now!
Illinois projects openings for CNC machine tool operators to grow by 8%!
The average wage for CNC machine tool operators in Illinois is $16.98.
Find out more at our February 2012 CNC Information Sessions; click here.
Want a job? Try manufacturing.
Are you thinking about going back to school to enhance your current skills or make a career change?
These are a few of our most popular programs and employment / wage potential.
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Popular Training Programs & Jobs Obtained
2011 Program Year
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CDL, CNA, Medical Assistant, PMP and various IT training programs are customer favorites.
CNC is included because there are many immediately-available jobs in McHenry County and nearby counties for successful completers. |
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Training Program |
Job After Completion |
Initial Hourly Wage Range |
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Truck Driving |
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CDL |
Truck Driver |
$18.75 to $28.00 |
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Manufacturing |
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CNC |
CNC Operator |
$12.00 to $22.00 |
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Healthcare |
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Medical Assistant |
Medical Assistant |
$11.00 to $16.50 |
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Medical Office Specialist |
Medical Office Specialist |
$10.00 to $16.50 |
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Basic Nurse Assistant |
Certified Nurse Assistant |
$9.00 to $20.00 |
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IT/Project Management |
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PMP |
Construction Manager |
$ 35.00 |
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CATalyst |
Project Manager |
$ 22.00 |
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IT Management |
Project Coordinator |
$ 33.00 |
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Six Sigma |
Production Team Lead |
$ 29.91 |
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PMP |
Project Manager |
$ 55.00 |
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Information Resources Management |
Sr. Project Manager |
$ 47.00 |
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ERP/SAP |
Systems Engineer |
$ 25.00 |
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IT Management 4 |
Storage Architect |
$ 62.50 |
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Java/XML/SOA |
Systems Analyst |
$ 34.62 |
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SQL |
Business Intelligence Analyst |
$ 31.25 |
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Cisco Basic |
System Administrator |
$ 21.00 |
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E-Commerce |
Database Application Analyst |
$ 31.25 |
To apply for Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funding, first read the Application Overview letter accessible below. Do NOT, repeat do NOT, sign up for any training before you have gone through ALL steps and received a WIA registration authorization from your McHenry County Workforce Network career advisor.
Veterans - Read the Veterans Priority of Service Notice below.
You will need to provide a copy of your DD214 or a copy of your Selective Service Status Letter (if you did not register before the age of 26) when you apply for our program.
Interested in CDL training? Read the information linked below BEFORE applying.
Interested in LPN training? Read the information linked below BEFORE applying.
Forms associated with our WIA application process - linked below - are explained within the Application Overview - PLEASE READ IT FIRST.
Application Overview
Directions to Statewide List
Informational Interview Form
Informational Interviews Overview
Veterans Priority of Service Notice
Career Plan
Applicant Income Statement for Last 6 Months
4-Page WIA Application
Regarding CDL training
Regarding LPN training
Take a moment to show your support for reauthorization and continued funding of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) by contacting your Congressional representative to let them know how the WIA Works for you. To assist your efforts, we've provided the following resources:
- A sample letter you can customize with local information and send to your Congressional representatives
- A sample letter-to-the-editor that you can send to your local, regional and community newspapers
- Links to information about what national organizations are doing and their resources
Follow this link to WIA Works for Illinois to use the sample letters and links.
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Check out our Youth Program's 2011 Summer!
In case you missed our “news” …
Here is the link to the CBS Evening News story that featured two local residents' quest to return to work. The second man, Ed, is a Workforce Network customer who used WIA funds to complete training at MCC. He has become re-employed, while the first man, who is not a Workforce Network customer, has been out of work for over a year. This illustrates how important this program can be in getting dislocated workers re-employed.
Is re-invention the blueprint for a new career? - CBSNews
URL: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/05/10/eveningnews/main20061628.shtml
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Share Your Training and Employment Success Stories!
Your ability to find services and make connections through physical and online Illinois workNet Centers is possible because of the federal framework that was created by Congress in 1998 called the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) .
Based on the Act, Illinois built a wonderful workforce development system to meet our citizens' needs. Illinois' workforce development system is flexible so that it can respond quickly to local needs and opportunities. Now that WIA is up for reauthorization, we hope that Congress makes Illinois' system a national model for success. Local leadership that provides credibility and guidance, coordinated efforts that leverage expertise of partners, and program accountability in the form of performance measures are a few reasons why the Illinois WIA network has produced effective results for other job seekers and businesses, and WIA can Work for you.
Find out how to submit your success story, write to your legislator or otherwise show your support for WIAworksIL by linking here.
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Explore the information below and through the linked pages to learn more about what we offer and what might best fit your needs.
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Located across from the Government Center at 500 Russel Court in Woodstock, McHenry County Workforce Network has a variety of programs and services for employers and job seekers seeking assistance in meeting the challenges of today's job market. We are an affiliate of Illinois workNet, which is a consolidated effort to provide a one-stop system for employment related services in McHenry County and part of a nation-wide, grant-funded system.
Our vision for the future is to create a skilled workforce in McHenry County that will help our community achieve economic prosperity. This vision is becoming a reality through the development and delivery of market-driven training and services that meet and exceed our customer's expectations. Our mission for today is to provide employment opportunities, training and related services that are responsive to the needs of the people and employers within McHenry County.
McHenry County Workforce Network is supported by the Workforce Investment Board WIB. For more information about the WIB or to find out how to become a member, go to the WIB home page.
For information on services available:
Employers / Business Services
Job Seeker Services (Adults)
Youth Program: 14-21 yrs. old (Workforce Prep program)
McHenry County Workforce Network is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
