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Recruit & Hire Workers

In addition to Illinois JobLink.com, IDES offers applicant pre-screening, help planning job fairs, tax credit incentives, no-cost recruitment and job posting services that connect employers to qualified job seekers. 

Program What's it About? Who's it for?

Illinois JobLink.com

 Online database that helps connect skilled, qualified job seekers to employers in Illinois and throughout the country. Unlike most other online job posting sites, creating an employer account doesn't incur any additional cost. Self registration allows employers to create a personal username and password. After your account has been approved by staff you can post your job order and search for candidates. Everyone
Special Programs:
Apprenticeship The U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training establishes guidelines, procedures, and standards and assists employers in the development of apprenticeship programs. Everyone
Hire the Future Employers giving young adults, between 16 and 24 years of age, the opportunity to gain hands on job experience. Employers and Youth ages 16-24
Migrant Seasonal Farm Worker Find seasonal farmworkers eligible to work in the United States Employers and Individuals interested in seasonal agricultural employment
People with Disabilities DHS and DRS work in partnership with people with disabilities and their families to assist in making informed choices through employment, education, and independent living opportunities Employers and People with Disabilities
Re-Entry Employment Service Provides tax savings to employers who hire ex-offenders.

Employers and

Ex-offenders
Veteran Services Makes it easy for employers to reach and employ all the members of the military community Employers and Individuals who served in the active military
Work Opportunity Tax Credit Provides tax savings to employers who hire people from certain target groups. Employers
Additional Information:

Useful Links:
  • Fidelity Bonding protects employers against employee dishonesty, theft or embezzlement.