Save the Date! Fourth Annual Workforce Summit: Employer-Driven Solutions — October 1, 2025

Featuring National Speakers and Local Employer Panel Discussions. Join us for our fourth workforce summit as we present information on current issues and facilitate discussions with local employers.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Request for Proposals for One-Stop Operator

The Southern Illinois Workforce Development Board and the Chief Local Elected Officials of Local Workforce Area (LWA) #25 advise the public of a Request for Proposals for One-Stop Operator within the American Job Center Southern Illinois, located in Marion, Illinois.

SIWDB Chair Terance Henry Receives Outstanding Achievement Award from Illinois State Treasurer.

Terance was nominated by Laborers Local 773 in honor of Black History Month for his lifelong contributions toward workforce development and labor.

Southern Illinois Workforce Development Board hosts annual meeting in Benton.

SIWDB and Greater Egypt honored local employers, customer successes, staff, and board members for their service to the community.

Celebrating Manufacturing Day 2020 in Jefferson County

Celebrating Manufacturing Day 2020 in Jefferson County

Jefferson County Development Corporation (JCDC), in collaboration with Man-Tra-Con Corporation, celebrated Manufacturing Day on Thursday, October 28, 2020. Through a LIVE Zoom session shown on Facebook, viewers were able to attend virtual tours of five Jefferson...

JOIN US! Opioid Substance Misuse Conference

JOIN US! Opioid Substance Misuse Conference

Join us at the Opioid Substance Misuse Conference on July 18, 2019, at the Pavilion in Marion, Illinois. Everyone’s Issue is designed to bring multiple segments of the community/region to the table to begin working on a collaborative, coordinated solution to the Opioid/Substance Misuse issue in their area. Recognizing the unique challenges employers face, and the key role played by businesses of all sizes in a strategic community solution, the conference will be divided into two key areas of focus: economic development and medical/social services.

Workforce Investment Boards’ Role in Growing America’s Economy

This brief video developed by the National Association of Workforce Investment Boards (NAWB) explains the vital role that Workforce Investment Boards play in growing both our national and local economy. Credits: YouTube Video developed by the National Association of...