Publicly Funded Programs Data
From WIRE
This data collection focuses on federal, state, and local funding streams for workforce development programs in Chicago as well as five Illinois communities with which the Chicago Jobs Council works closely as part of its Statewide Outreach and Public Information Initiative: Aurora, Rockford, Decatur, DuPage County, and Springfield.
Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
WIA is the largest single source of federal funding for workforce development activities. Title I of WIA funds services for Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth job seekers.
The WIRE collected the following data directly from local WIA Program Services Administrators. WIA Program Year PY2007 (7/1/2007 - 6/30/2008) data includes: 1) local WIA allocation amounts; 2) sub-contractors; 3) number of participants; 4) outcomes data. WIA PY2008 (7/1/2008 - 6/30/2009) data includes: 1) local WIA allocation; 2) sub-contractors.
| Program Year | |
|---|---|
| LWIA #3 Boone & Winnebago Counties | |
| LWIA #5 Dekalb, Kane & Kendall Counties | |
| LWIA #6 DuPage County | |
| LWIA #9 City of Chicago | |
| LWIA #20 Cass, Christian, Logan, Menard & Sangamon Counties |
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, states are being provided with stimulus allotments to supplement Program Year 2008 allocations for WIA Title I Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth Activities Programs.
Job Training and Economic Development Grant Program (JTED)
JTED provides grants to community-based organizations to support training programs developed in partnership with local businesses to serve low-income job seekers and low-wage incumbent workers. JTED is administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
Youth Career Development Centers (YCDCs)
Chicago’s YCDCs recruit youth (ages 14-21) across 6 respective city regions to participate in Job Readiness Training and to assist them in obtaining employment/internships. WIA programming is the next step for youth seeking employment at a YCDC. YCDC’s are funded through city corporate dollars, administered by the Department of Family and Support Services (formerly Department of Children and Youth Services).
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
The federally-funded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program provides communities with resources to address a wide range of community development needs related to decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities. The CDBG Entitlement Communities Program allocates annual grants to larger cities and urban counties to fund a wide range of activities, including training and employment services.
In Chicago, the Department of Family and Support Services (FSS) administers the city’s CDBG funds related to workforce development activities. (CDBG funds from HUD first go through the City of Chicago, Office of Budget and Management.)
CJC collected data from 5 Illinois communities (Aurora, Decatur, Rockford, DuPage County and Springfield) through local CDBG planning and reporting documents. An overview of local administration and reporting documents is available. In the below data set, CJC highlights how each community utilized 2007 CDBG funds to support three categories of activities related to workforce development: employment, direct services, and workforce development infrastructure.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) - Job Placement
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) administers this program. TANF Job Placement provides employment, training and retention services to unemployed or underemployed adults who receive TANF.
Earnfare
This IDHS run program provides adult Food Stamp receipients an opportunity to gain work experience and earn cash assistance at Earnfare work assignments.
Work First
This IDHS run program is designed for TANF receipients who have multiple barriers to employment and have been unsuccessful in other employment and job training programs. Work First participants are assigned to specific work or training activities to earn their TANF assistance check, while gaining employment skills. The program also assistes with supportive services, such as child care, transportation, and clothing expenses.
Food Stamp Employment & Training (FSE&T) Job Placement
This IDHS program provides Food Stamp recipients with intensive education, job skills training, pre-employment services and unsubsidized job placement.
