Partners
Richland Community College
- Extensive certificates and degrees for career training or upgrading skills.
- Academic advisement and career planning.
- Financial aid and scholarships.
- Study skills assistance, tutoring, and more.
One College Park
Decatur, IL 62526
+1(217) 875-720
Community Action Partnership Central Illinois
- Resume Writing/Job Skills Training
- Financial Literacy Training
- Home Ownership Counseling
- Scholarships (GED, Trade School, Post-Secondary)
Contact: 1800 5th Street
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-2159 (Office)
(217) 735-1753 (Fax)
Decatur Housing Authority
- Affordable housing programs for low to moderate income individuals/families.
- Elderly/Disabled Service Coordinator.
- Resident Opportunities for Self Sufficiency (ROSS) Coordinator.
- Rental assistance for eligible individuals and families.
1808 E. Locust
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 423-7711 V/TTY
Illinois Department of Employment Security
- Job Matching, Resume Creation, Career Management Tools, and Resources.
- Veteran Employment Services.
- Programs for Special Populations: Youth, Ex-Offenders, Barriers to Employment.
- Local, State and Federal Labor Market Statistics.
Unemployment Insurance Program
757 W. Pershing Road
Decatur, IL 62526
(800) 244-5631
Illinois WORKNet Center
- One-stop delivery of services.
- Connecting individuals, employers, and education and workforce partners to career planning.
- Education and training, employment resources and tools and workforce programs.
- Connecting people to local and statewide in-person and online services.
757 W. Pershing Road
Decatur, IL 62526
(217)-875-8751
Decatur Macon County Opportunities Corporation
- Services to assist families to become self-sufficient.
- Skill development and training opportunities.
- Family supportive services.
1122 E. Marietta
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 428-0155
Illinois Department of Human Services – TANF
- Helps customers achieve self-sufficiency and good health.
- Provides integrated family-oriented services.
- Provides and establishes outcomes in partnership with communities.
707 E. Wood Street
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-6500
(217) 362-6566 TTY
National ABLE
- Assist 55 year old and older who meet low-income guidelines.
- Employment placement and job search assistance.
- Help persons who are unemployed or underemployed.
311 S. Main Street
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 993-9665 (Office)
(217) 824-8112 (Fax)
Illinois Department of Human Services – Rehabilitation Services
- Physical restoration evaluation, counseling, and assistance.
- Job training and placement for persons with disabilities.
- Career and adjustment counseling and job coaching.
757 W. Pershing Road
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 875-8703
(800) 472-0934 V/TTY