Work.

Working in Southern Illinois has many built-in benefits, such as lack of traffic jams and crowded sidewalks, lots of parks for taking breaks, and a pace that allows time for taking breaths of fresh air.

Man looking upThe many universities and colleges in the area provide many opportunities for those with academic flair. The growing wine and tourism industries in the region are increasingly creating jobs and new businesses. And throughout the region it is possible to find any number of business assistance centers for all types of new and expanding businesses.

Discover all the ways to work in Southern Illinois!



Workforce Initiatives

Southern Illinois Workforce Investment Board

Southern Illinois Workforce Investment Board The Southern Illinois Workforce Investment Board serves as the premier source for information about and access to the array of workforce development programs and services offered for citizens and employers in Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Perry, and Williamson Counties in southern Illinois. To that end, the Board makes an unswerving commitment to meet the workforce development needs of all youth and adults in the region as well as the training and retraining needs of the southern Illinois business community.

Sponsored by:
Access SI
Community Resource Directory





Job Seekers Tips

Before embarking on a grand career search take a moment to outline your career goals and objectives.

Throughout your career search refer back to your goals and objectives. This process will help you stay on track and make sense of all the opportunities available to you.

Some key points to think about before beginning your career search:
  • Salary and benefits
  • Hours and flexibility
  • Percentage of time spent traveling
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Job security
  • Geographical location (metropolitan area?)
  • Demographics of location & organization

More Information for Job Seekers from The Library Channel.

Sponsored by:
Southeastern Illinois College
Employment Opportunties at SIC

 
Economic Development

The Office of Economic and Regional Development on the SIU campus in Carbondale provides a wide variety of assistance programs for business owners and entrepreneurs of the university and the region.

Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center

SouthernTECH
Providing business services for new and growing technology-related businesses

Small Business Development Center
Providing small business counseling and educational workshops

Entrepreneurship Center
Regional hub for coordinating entrepreneurship development activity

Illinois Manufacturing Extension Center
Helping manufacturers streamline production, contain manufacturing costs, integrate advanced technology, and become world-class competitors

Sponsored by:

The DotWorld Groups helps small and medium size businesses succeed by providing effective and competitive services and solutions to meet their needs for business plan development, cash flow projections and management, Web presence and marketing, and presentation development and support.

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Small Business Development Centers

Shawnee Community College
Rend Lake College
Southeastern Illinois College


In the News

Small Business Development Center to Offer Free Classes on Starting a Business  April 26 "StartUp" - Instructors Robyn Laur Russell, Kristy McClurken & Greg Bouhl cover the basic requirements of starting your own business in this two hour seminar.

Internship & Summer Job Expo, 2007  SIUC Job Fairs and Other Recuiting Events





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  Networking Organizations

Information about local businesses and related job opportunities can be found on the numerous Southern Illinois Chamber of Commerce websites. Other organizations facilitate business and social networking opportunities.

Chambers of Commerce

Marion
Carbondale
Jefferson County
Saline County
Metropolis

Featured Networking Organizations

Southern Illinois Networking Association

Southern Illinois Networking Association

SINA's Goal is to grow Members' businesses through business to business referrals.




Featured Employers

Harrah's Metropolis

Harrah's Employment
Harrah's Employment

On the Harrah's Entertainment Online Job Opportunity Bulletin, you can search for open positions, learn ways to submit your resume, complete an online application, and learn more about what Harrah´s Entertainment can offer you.

Southern Illinois Healthcare

Employer of Choice

Find out how SIH became the first company in Illinois and one out of 19 in the country to earn this award.





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