Careers

 

Are you looking for a new career in Decatur & Macon County? Perhaps you are ready to make a move and check out what all the buzz is about or you’re looking to transfer your current skill set to another field. This page provides a list of resources to help you in the hunt.

CareersDecatur.com

CareersDecatur.com is a job board launched by Limitless Decatur and Macon County and the Economic Development Corporation of Decatur-Macon County to help promote job opportunities in Macon County, Illinois. It features local companies and averages 650+ jobs that are available and include employers across various industries including education, government, healthcare, and manufacturing. Job seekers can view and sort by job function, company, and location, and can also set up job alerts. Job listings are updated daily for most companies. If your business wishes to be featured on the job board, please contact Brandy at bposhard@decaturedc.com for more information.

Want a quick breakdown of how much you can potentially make by job industry and average annual wage? Take a look at the graphic below. Happy hunting!

 

Careers in Biomanufacturing

IMEC Illinois has created a career pathways initiative that helps ensure manufacturing companies in Illinois stay competitive. IMEC’s team of improvement specialists define the skills needed for a company’s current and prospective employees, then develop training plans to strengthen those skills. Take a look at the Careers in Biomanufacturing inventory here, which lists the top 10 emerging careers in biomanufacturing, as well as the salary range, industry outlook, and skills needed for each one.

Additionally, take a look at the Employer Resources section here, for training matrices and competency frameworks, serving as foundational tools to define and support new and emerging occupations. Thanks to IMEC Illinois, RADD Training, and the iFAB Tech Hub for making these resources a reality for both job seekers and employers in the biomanufacturing space.

Short Term Job Training

Need to brush up on your skills or enroll in certified courses? Check out what’s available here in Macon County at Richland Community College.

My Next Move

Take the Interest Profiler from My Next Move assessment to get an idea on what careers may align with your interests. This tool will also provide the most current local data on wages, employment, job postings, and associated education and training.

Looking to Transfer Skills to a New Career? Start Here.

Sometimes you may be on the hunt for a new career through no fault of your own. Maybe your job was eliminated or perhaps your employer is going out of business. Whatever the case may be, we have two outstanding resources to get you back into the workforce: Workforce Investment Solutions and Richland Community College.

Workforce Investment Solutions (WIS) is the community resource for building the skilled and qualified workforce of tomorrow. Their team provides services and knowledge needed for job seekers to obtain employment and achieve their goals. WIS services are provided at no charge. With job search assistance, job training, business incentives and more, there’s a good reason to make WIS your first stop when you’re looking for that new career. Funding may also be available for training and tuition, books and fees.

Richland Community College’s (RCC) EnRich program is another vital piece in making your career switch. The EnRich program builds a bridge from the employer to the unemployed by constructing a skilled workforce through technical and essential skills training in manufacturing, building trades, trucking and logistics, and paraprofessional education. 89% of EnRich graduates are hired by major local employers upon successful completion of the program.

Worried About Finances?

Put your mind at ease and know there are several resources available to help cover the costs. Check out these nontraditional scholarship opportunities available from The Community Foundation of Macon County and the Richland Community College Foundation.

Apprenticeships

Consider a rewarding career in the construction industry with our partners below:

Union Plumbing, Steamfitting, and HVACR
Union Electrical Construction and Maintenance Industry
Welding, Pipefitting, Carpentry, and More

United Way’s 2-1-1

The United Way’s 2-1-1 program is a free, confidential referral and information helpline and website that connects people of all ages and from all communities to the essential health and human services they need, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. By calling 2-1-1, you can find out information on food and nutrition programs, employment and education opportunities, shelter and housing options, utilities assistance and many other programs. Learn more here.

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