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New Trier Township provides referrals to service providers who assist residents in seeking employment.
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Information & Referral Service
Illinois WorkNet provides work support services including assistance for laid off workers or those seeking to change jobs or a career. For more information, click here. Career Resource Center empowers individuals to conduct an effective job search. For more information, click here.
WorkABILITY
WorkABILITY, an initiative to provide employment resources for persons with disabilities, was launched in October 2008 as part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. It is a collaboration between New Trier Township, Jewish Vocational Service, disabilityworks, and New Trier Township High School's Special Education Department. The WorkABILITY program is designed to facilitate the employment of persons with disabilities by providing a centralized service within New Trier Township, at no charge to residents.
The program operates at two levels. First, individuals with disabilities, including special needs students, can meet with an employment specialist at the New Trier Township office to create an employment plan. Second, a community education campaign will provide employers and the community at large with information highlighting the opportunities for the employment of persons with disabilities and dispelling lingering myths about them. For more information, contact Ryan Driscoll at 847-412-4300.