Annual Report

P R O G R A M Y E A R 2 0 0 6

S o u t h e r n 1 4

W o r k f o r c e

I n v e s t m e n t

B o a r d , I n c .

S e r v i n g t h e

C o u n t i e s o f :

·Alexander

·Edwards

·Gallatin

·Hamilton

·Hardin

·Johnson

·Massac

·Pope

·Pulaski

·Saline

·Union

·Wabash

·Wayne

·White

Chief Elected Officials ........................................................... 3

Southern 14 Board Staff ......................................................... 4

Southern 14 Board, Officers and Committees........................ 5

Letter from the Chairman ....................................................... 6

Title I-B Service Provider Information ................................. 7

Profiles of Success .................................................................. 8

Area #26 Transition-Illinois workNet Centers .................. 9-12

Financial Report .................................................................... 13

Performance Standards ......................................................... 14

Youth Council ....................................................................... 15

PY’06 in Review ................................................................... 16

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIALS

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COUNTY CEO DESIGNEE

ALEXANDER Mr. Michael Caldwell, Sr. None

EDWARDS Mr. Donald Woods None

GALLATIN Mr. Randy Drone Mr. George “Butch” Brazier

HAMILTON Mr. Donald E. Mitchell Mr. Randy Rubenacker

HARDIN Mr. Wendell Brownfield None

JOHNSON Mr. Rick Nannie Mr. Wayne Dunn

MASSAC Mr. Jim Modglin None

POPE Mr. Larry Richards None

PULASKI Mr. Jerry Thurston Ms. Ginnie Hartman

SALINE Mr. Jim Fowler None

UNION Mr. Bill Jackson None

WABASH Mr. Charles Sanders None

WAYNE Mr. Darrell Stephenson Ms. Cathy Barnfield

WHITE Mr. Ron Wooten Mr. Jim Taylor *

*CEO Consortium Chair

SOUTHERN 14 LWIB STAFF

Vision Statement

The local vision and goal for WIA #26 and its governing board is to:

Address the needs of the economically disadvantaged population and the employment sector.

Comply with the Workforce Investment Act.

Ensure job training programs and services are provided equitably to the substantial segments of the eligible

population with at risk individuals receiving priority.

Increase the self sufficiency of those individuals being served and to reduce their dependency on public assistance.

LWIA #26

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James D. Murphy, Executive Director

Pam Barbee, Fiscal Officer / EEO Officer

C. Tracy Burnett, Grant Planner

Kim Jacobs, Monitor

Bonnie Allen Smith, Secretary

PO Box 186

216 Industrial Avenue, Suite C

Carmi, IL 62821

Toll Free: 877-339-1801

Phone: 618-382-5024

Fax: 618-382-7038

Email: Southern14@shawneelink.net

Website: www.SO14LWIB.com

BOARD STAFF

Jo Ancell, DHS - Department of Rehabilitation Services

Michael Ayon, Job Corps

Tim Beane, Red Cedar Inn

Dr. Linda Blackman, Education

Roger Boma, WIA Title I and WTW

Robert Brutcher, Education

Royce D. Carter, Economic Development

Dr. Larry Choate, Education, Community College President

Joan Cummins, DHS - Department of Rehabilitation Services

Dr. Raymond Cummiskey, Post-Secondary Perkins

James Darden, WIA Title II - Adult Education

Ronald Duncan, Iris Creek Farms

Mike Egbert, Egbert Tax Service

Wayne Eichorn, Eichorn Farms

George Ewald, George Ewald Consulting

Kevin Fetters, Labor

Les Hardin, Hardin Farms

Ginnie Hartman, Hartman Farms

Chris Howton, Peoples National Bank

Bill Jackson, Union County Press / Jackson Orchard

Patricia Jackson, BP Property

Jody Johnson, Johnson's Carpet Cleaning

Elmo Jones, Western Auto Store

Stephen McGill, Wabash General Hospital

Chet McMullen, Airtex Products

Mary Jo Oldham, Oldham Brothers, Inc.

Cindy Organ, Southeastern Illinois Regional Planning Development Commission

Ken Pettijohn, Community Based Organizations

Dean Rogan, Sr. Rogan’s Country Pharmacy

Kathy Rushing, Department of Human Services - TANF

Patricia Sawyer, Migrant & Seasonal Farmworkers

Yolanda Smith, Labor

Larry Steward, Patio Deck Washers

Vernon Stubblefield, Community Health/Emergency Services

Hero Tameling, Department of Human Services - TANF

Rita Thacker, Title V-Older Americans

Penny Valentine, Illinois Department of Employment Security

Cheryl Vanderford, Community Service Block Grant

Shannon Wilson, Coleman Tri-County Services

Arnold Williams, ABC Seamless Siding

Michael P. Woley, Baldwin Manufacturing, Inc.

Brooks York, Commodity Marketing Services

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Program Year July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006

Adult/Dislocated Worker

Dean Rogan, Sr.

Marketing/Public Relations

Michael Ayon

Personnel

Royce Carter

Planning Committee

Ginnie Hartman

Program Certification/Finance

Raymond Cummiskey

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Secretary/Treasurer

Cindy Organ

Vice-Chairman

Larry Stewart

Chairman

Chris Howton

BOARD OFFICERS

Workforce Area #26 is a collection of 14 counties in southeastern Illinois

stretching over 200 miles from the northern most point to the southern most

point. This workforce area is bordered by three different states each with vari-

ous similarities and yet very distinctive differences. The area has faced many

challenges this past year.

Plant closures and lay-offs have affected numerous individuals within the

counties served. Businesses which have operated for many years have been

impacted by foreign trade competition and are being forced to reduce and in some cases eliminated

employees and jobs in attempts to stay viable. Those affected have been friends, neighbors and

relatives for many of us. One of the many responsibilities of the Workforce Investment Board is to

help oversee the administration and utilization of dollars available to provide re-training and educa-

tion to those affected by just such events. A review of the year would indicate that while this task

has not always been easy many have been provided a wide array of services and training.

Reductions in funding have been felt in every program creating difficulties in serving the numbers

of people at the same level as in the past. The service providers attempt to provide the same quality

service for clients/program participants with fewer dollars than the previous year. Their efforts are

evident as the area continues to meet or exceed the performance standards set before them. For

these results I applaud the clients, the service providers, our staff and each board member for I truly

believe each play a role in this success.

The area continues to work toward economic development and it may well come from a spin-off of

development in communities outside our area or within one of our counties poised on the brink of a

major development. Regardless of where work is, employment for the people of our area should be

a priority. The regional efforts of collaboration the Workforce Area participated in ultimately cul-

minated in breaking down some real and perceived barriers resulting in success for the area and cli-

ents. These types of efforts should continue to be built upon. Joining forces with neighboring

Workforce areas can provide ideas, training and employment for the people of our area.

I would continue to say change is inevitable and much work lies ahead if successful and profitable

change is to occur. Being proactive is the key in making change happen, not waiting for it to hap-

pen.

I would like to thank the board for the opportunity to serve as Chairman in 2007. The service pro-

viders and our staff, who each day goes to work for their communities and the people within for

without their efforts none of this, would have been possible. I would encourage the continued in-

volvement by each as together we can make a difference.

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LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN

Sincerely,

Chris Howton, Chairman

Workforce Investment Board #26

WABASH AREA DEVELOPMENT, INC.

Edwards, Wabash, Wayne, White Counties

PO Box 70 110 Latham Street

Enfield, IL 62835

Phone: 618-963-2387

Fax: 618-963-2525

Email: CEO@WADI-INC.com

SHAWNEE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, INC.

Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, Union Counties

P.O. Box 298 530 West Washington

Karnak, IL 62956

Phone: 618-634-2201

Fax: 618-634-9551

Email sdcinc@shawneedevelopment.org

MID-5 EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING, INC.

Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Pope, Saline Counties

PO Box 505 303 South Commercial, Parker Plaza

Harrisburg, IL 62946

Phone: 618-252-6020

Fax: 618-252-0326

Email: eldwia@shawneelink.net

Ken Pettijohn ......................................................................... Executive Director

Sandra Goldman ................................. WIA Program Manager, IETC Coordinator

Sharon Parks ....................................... Edwards and White County Case Manager

Paula Black and Gayla Hutcheson ........................ Wayne County Case Managers

Nelda Judge .......................................................... Wabash County Case Manager

AREA #26 TITLE 1-B SERVICE PROVIDERS

Roger Boma .............................................................................................. Director

Ronda Glenn ................................................ Bookkeeper, Planner, Case Manager

Valerie Potter .................................................Saline County Case Manager, Clerk

Nona Rice ........................................ MIS Specialist/Saline County Case Manager

Rita Steele ................ Hamilton, Gallatin, Saline (partial) Counties Case Manager

Amy Hohimer ........................................................................ Disability Navigator

Donna Beckham ....................................................................... Receptionist/Clerk

Cheryl Vanderford .................................................................... Executive Director

Doris Martin ..................................................................... WIA Program Manager

Janet Billingsley ......................................................................... Records Manager

Trina Earnhart ................................................................................. Records Clerk

Sharon Voelz ................................................................................... Case Manager

Tiana Reeves ................................................................................... Case Manager

Victor Duckworth ............................................................................ Case Manager

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Tonya Maxwell Bradford

Nominated by

Shawnee Development Council, Inc.

Tonya Maxwell came to Shawnee Development Council with a broken heart and a big dream. Tonya was a 32-year-

old single mother who had just lost her twelve-year-old daughter, Chassidy, to leukemia. She and her six year old,

Skylar, were adjusting to a new life.

During the ten months Chassidy had been hospitalized at St. Louis Children’s Hospital Tonya had been without work,

surviving on S.S.I. payments and food stamps. She had always held a series of low paying jobs that had never allowed

her leave the food stamp rolls, and was once again jobless. The one thing she did have was a burning desire to become

a registered nurse. That desire had grown as she watched the care her daughter had received throughout her illness.

Tonya applied and was accepted into the nursing program at Shawnee Community College.

Tonya did well in the nursing program and carried a solid B average throughout her training. She also won a $1000

scholarship through the Terra’s Angels Scholarship Fund, which is open to students whose lives have been affected by

cancer. The demands of the nursing program are great and her stress was compounded by her grief and many other

changes in her life.

While attending school Tonya worked three jobs at one point while maintaining her attendance and her grades. She

married during her second year of training and she and her new husband bought a home. In addition to adjusting to a

new marriage, she also became a stepmother to two young girls. During her final semester she and her husband were

involved in a bitter custody battle for his daughters.

Tonya graduated from Shawnee Community College in May of 2007 with an Associate Degree in Nursing. She is

scheduled to take her state board exams this fall. She has also been hired as a registered nurse applicant at Western

Baptist Hospital where she will work on the neurological floor. Tonya will start at $18.36 per hour with a 15% shift

differential for a wage of $21.11 per hour.

Tonya’s drive to succeed and her achievements under great stress are a testament to what one can accomplish when

the desire is great enough. She has gone from being alone, penniless, and heartbroken to happy, fulfilled, and embark-

ing on a wonderful career as a registered nurse.

PROFILES OF SUCCESS

Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Individual Achievement Award Winner

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Individual Achievement Nominees

Ms. Tiffany Hicks earned an Associate Degree in Nursing

nominated by Mid-5 Employment & Training, Inc.

Mr. Brian Vaughan earned an Associates Degree in Marketing Business Management

and a Bachelors Degree in Public Relations and Advertising

nominated by Wabash Area Development, Inc.

Congratulations to Tonya, Tiffany and Brian on your effort, initiative, and Success!

Tonya and her husband, Lydell, with

Tiana Reeves and Doris Martin at the

2007 Workforce Conference

workNet Center Mandated Partners

DHS -Division of Community Operations

DHS - Office of Rehabilitation Services

Frontier Community College

Illinois Department of Employment Security

Illinois Migrant Council

Job Corps

Mid-5 Employment and Training Inc.

Shawnee Community College

Shawnee Development Council, Inc.

Southeastern Illinois Agency on Aging

Southeastern Illinois College

Southern 14 Workforce Investment Board, Inc.

Wabash Area Development, Inc.

Wabash Valley College

Enfield workNet Center

110 North Latham

PO Box 70 Enfield, IL 62835

Phone: 618-963-2387

Serving the Counties of

Edwards

Wabash

Wayne

White

Cairo workNet Center

2207 Poplar Street

Cairo, IL 62914

Phone: 618-734-1498

Serving the Counties of

Alexander

Johnson

Massac

Pulaski

Union

Harrisburg workNet Center

303 South Commercial Parker Plaza

PO Box 505 Harrisburg, IL 62946

Phone: 618-252-6020

Serving the Counties of

Gallatin

Hamilton

Hardin

Pope

Saline

AREA #26 TRANSITION

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ILLINOIS WORKNET™

CENTERS

About Illinois workNet ™

The Illinois workNet™ Portal is a free resource that provides career, education and work support

information for Illinois residents and businesses. Illinois workNet expands access to career transi-

tion and business services across the state. It gives people more options to connect to needed in-

formation and services.

Illinois workNet connects individuals to career and job search resources, career professionals,

education and training opportunities, and work support services.

The Portal connects businesses to recruitment information, training opportunities, and resources to

help expand and manage their business through local business teams and the convenience of a

user-friendly Web site.

Illinois workNet Commitment The Illinois workNet™ team has a long-term commitment that includes:

Maintaining and developing the Illinois workNet™ Portal.

Providing training for those who use Illinois workNet to assist individuals and business.

Developing and maintaining access to valuable resources to the benefit of local organizations,

their staff, and their customers.

Accessing Illinois workNet™

Illinois workNet was launched in June 2005 and

its Pilot Phase ended in June 2006 in three Local

Workforce Investment Areas (denoted on the

map in white). Beginning July 2006, Illinois

workNet entered a testing and expansion phrase

or “Phase II Rollout” (denoted in blue) and in-

cludes the Pilot Phase sites. Beginning July

2007 access to the Portal expanded statewide

(denoted in yellow). Illinois workNet Portal ac-

cess sites include Illinois workNet Centers, their

satellites and partners, community-based organi-

zations, faith-based groups, libraries, education

entities, and other non-traditional partners.

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Benefits In today’s fast-paces environment, we meet to be able to quickly connect to resources and information that

make our jobs easier and provide the best possible solutions for our customers! Illinois workNet aims to meet

the needs of those who provide career transition and business services assistance, and their customers.

Expand access to people in the communities where they live and work.

Ease the use and access to quality resources saves time and money by leveraging existing resources.

Connected your community to local opportunities and resources to include those your organization pro-

vides.

The portal includes quality resources so you don’t have to search for them

Customers get consistent information, no matter where they live or work.

Illinois workNet is a program complete with training so customers benefit from knowledgeable staff.

Certified Illinois workNet™ Advisors

During Program Year 2007 training through an online course will be provided to staff in all illinois workNet

Portal access sites. The course averages about 5.5 hours to complete. There is no travel or additional reading

materials and the course is self paces. For those who have never taken an online course, this course is

designed to be easy to take and to understand. Upon successful completion of the course, a Certified Illinois

workNet Advisor Certificate is earned as well as one Continuing Education Unit from Southern Illinois

University Carbondale, Department of Continuing Education.

Partnerships Illinois workNet was launched by the Illinois Workforce Investment Board, is sponsored by the Department

of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, is administered by Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and is

possible through partnerships to include:

Community-based organizations

Disability advocacy groups

Education agencies

Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS)

DHS-Division of Rehabilitation Services

Illinois Board of Higher Education

Illinois Community College Board

Illinois Department of Employment Security

Illinois State Board of Eduation

Other State of Illinois agencies

Illinois Workforce Investment Board

Illinois Workforce Partnership

Local agencies

Local Workforce Investment Boards

Private-sector businesses

Religious, social, and cultural institutions

Umbrella organizations

LWIA 26 is involved in Phase III of the Illinois workNet rebranding. During the end of Program Year 06, LWIA 26 began work-

ing with the Illinois workNet team in the rebranding and marketing transition of the local one-stops in Cairo, Enfield and Harris-

burg.

New signage and marketing materials have been procured and disbursed to the local workNet Centers, their satellite offices and

mandated partners.

An important component in the success of Illinois workNet will be getting the community involved. LWIB staff will contact key

community partners to provide updated information and any assistance they may need in accessing, using or understanding the

Portal. This will be an on-going process with mandated and community partners.

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Types of Illinois workNet Partners

1. Dissemination Sites These are partners that disseminate information about and refer customers to Illinois workNet. These sites may not

have Internet access or a place for public access computers. These sites can partner by:

Adding a link to Illinois workNet on their home page by using an Internet graphic.

Including Illinois workNet in information that they disseminate such as flyers and newsletters, and using

Illinois workNet marketing materials.

Referring customers to Illinois workNet.

Providing local service or resource information for local content managers to add to the site.

Participating in yearly Certified Illinois workNet Advisor training to stay current on resources within the

Portal and occasional informational Webinars

2. Access Sites These are partners that provide access to the Portal to assist their clients but do not provide services beyond access.

For example, a library is an access site because a client may access the Portal via a computer at the library but they

do not provide services beyond connecting the individual to resources. These sites can partner by:

Displaying Illinois workNet access site signage near computers.

Providing local service or resource information for local content managers to add to the site.

Having the Portal as a link from the organizations home page using an Internet graphic from the marketing

plan.

Including Illinois workNet in information that they disseminate such as flyers and newsletters, and using

Illinois workNet marketing materials.

Participating in yearly Certified Illinois workNet Advisor training to stay current on resources within the

Portal and occasional informational Webinars.

Familiarizing clients with the resources and tools within Illinois workNet.

3. Access/Service Provider Sites

These are partners that disseminate information about the Portal, use Illinois workNet to assist their clients, provide public

Internet access computers or provide Internet access computers to their clients or students. These sites also provide services to

the benefit of their clients such as preparing for career transition, training, assisting businesses, and connecting to work sup-

port services. Further, these organizations maintain staff for the purpose of providing services. These sites can partner by:

Displaying signage in physical locations that are visible and identify the site as an Illinois workNet Partner site.

Having Illinois workNet as the home page for Internet access or a link from their organizations home page to the

Portal using an Internet graphic from the marketing plan

Participating in yearly Certified Illinois workNet Advisor training to stay current on resources within the Portal and

occasional informational Webinars.

Providing local service or resource information for local content managers to add to the site, being involved with the

local content policy and process, and/or acting as local content authors.

Submitting online Quarterly Reports

Using the Portal with day-to-day work to make the work of staff easier and to directly benefit clients

Familiarizing clients with the resources and tools within Illinois workNet.

PHASE

III

FINANCIAL REPORT

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Program Year 2006

July 1, 2006 Thru June 30, 2007

Grant End Date Funds Available Funds Expended

Title 1A

Youth

PY05 6/30/2007 246,525 246,525

PY06 6/30/2008 690,714 564,699

Adult

PY05 6/30/2007 103,892 103,892

PY06 6/30/2008 658,411 588,431

Dislocated

PY05 6/30/2007 147,159 147,159

PY06 6/30/2008 661,033 558,235

Administration

PY05 6/30/2007 112,743 112,743

PY06 6/30/2008 223,349 95,619

1-S Rapid Response

Administration

PY05 9/30/2006 13,174 13,174

PY06 6/30/2008 48,983 10,245

Programmatic

PY05 9/30/2006 33,929 33,929

PY06 6/30/2008 440,855 103,296

Incentive

04 Incentive 6/30/2007 45,920 45,920

05 Incentive 6/30/2007 39,208 4,810

TAA

Administration 9/30/2008 20,040 7,364

Programmatic 9/30/2008 169,595 31,762

05 Staffing 3/31/2007 50,000 50,000

Navigator 6/30/2007 50,277 50,277

Hi Speed Internet 6/30/2007 87,988 87,988

3,843,794 2,856,068

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

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Performance Measurement

Negotiated

Goal Threshold

Actual Out-

come

% of

Negotiated

Goal

% of

Threshold

Goal Status

1Y Diplomas and Equivalent Rate (YDER) : 71.0% 56.8% 76.74% 108.08% 135.11% EXCEED

1Y Placement and Retention Rate (YPRR) : 69.0% 55.2% 68.18% 98.81% 123.51% MEET

1Y Skill Attainment Rate (YSAR) : 81.0% 64.8% 88.34% 109.06% 136.33% EXCEED

1Y Entered Employment Rate (YEER) : 73.3% 58.64% 100.0% 136.43% 170.53% EXCEED

1Y Employment Retention Rate (YRR) : 83.3% 66.64% 91.67% 110.05% 137.56% EXCEED

1Y Earnings Change (YEC) : $3,800.00 $3,040.00 $3,739.47 98.41% 123.01% MEET

1Y Credential Attainment Rate (YCAR) : 66.0% 52.8% 100.0% 151.52% 189.39% EXCEED

1A Entered Employment Rate (AEER) : 75.0% 60.0% 74.68% 99.57% 124.47% MEET

1A Employment Retention Rate (ARR) : 81.0% 64.8% 84.54% 104.37% 130.46% EXCEED

1A Average Earnings Rate (AAE) : $8,320.00 $6,656.00 $9,289.38 111.65% 139.56% EXCEED

1A Credential Attainment Rate (ACAR) : 72.6% 58.08% 59.41% 81.83% 102.29% MEET

1DW Entered Employment Rate (DEER) : 82.0% 65.6% 89.47% 109.11% 136.39% EXCEED

1DW Employment Retention Rate (DRR) : 87.0% 69.6% 92.31% 106.1% 132.63% EXCEED

1DW Average Earnings Rate (DAE) : $8,840.00 $7,072.00 $11,639.48 131.67% 164.59% EXCEED

1DW Credential Attainment Rate (DCAR) : 72.0% 57.6% 68.63% 95.32% 119.15% MEET

Title 1 Client Customer Satisfaction Rate (CCSR) : 79.0% 63.2% 81.7% 103.42% 129.27% EXCEED

Title 1 Employer Customer Satisfaction Rate (ECSR) : 74.0% 59.2% 78.88% 106.59% 133.24% EXCEED

Common-WIA-Attain Degree or Certification (ADC) : 0.0% 0.0% 63.41% 0.0% 0.0% N/A

Common-WIA-Placed in Employmnt/Eductn(PEER) : 0.0% 0.0% 62.75% 0.0% 0.0% N/A

Common-WIA-Literacy and Numeracy Gains (LNG) : 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.00% 0.00% N/A

Common-WIA-Entered Employment (EER) : 0.0% 0.0% 78.86% 0.0% 0.0% N/A

Common-WIA-Employment Retention (ERR) : 0.0% 0.0% 87.16% 0.0% 0.0% N/A

Common-WIA-Six Months Average Earnings (AE) : $0.00 $0.00 $10,051.13 0.0% 0.0% N/A

Common-TAA-Entered Employment (EER) : 0.0% 0.0% 70.0% 0.0% 0.0% N/A

Common-TAA-Employment Retention (ERR) : 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.00% 0.00% N/A

Common-TAA-Six Months Average Earnings (AE) : $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00% 0.00% N/A

Overall Outcome: MEET Program Year: 2006 through Program Quarter: 4

Jo Ancell, DHS Office of Rehabilitation Services

Dan Anderson, Regional Superintendent of Schools

Michael Ayon, Job Corps

Charles Bingaman, Juvenile Justice/Law Enforcement

Dr. Linda Blackman, Regional Superintendent of Schools

Roger Boma, WIA Title I Service Provider

Jean Ellen Boyd, Shawnee Community College

Wayne Eichorn, Southern 14 Board Member

Jan Flanigan, Southeastern Illinois College

Ronda Glenn, Former Participant

Bryce Hampton, DHS-Office of Rehabilitation Services

Les Hardin, Southern 14 Board Member

Marsha Hayes, Family Counseling

Rebecca Kuhn, JAMP Special Education District

Doris Martin, Shawnee Development Council (WIA Title I)

Linda Nelson, Special Education District

Ken Pettijohn, Wabash Area Development, Inc. (WIA Title I)

Andrea Pontious, Wabash & Ohio Valley Special Education District

Mike Reel, Wabash & Ohio Valley Special Education District

Kathy Rushing, Department of Human Services

Debbie Spammer, 5 County Regional Vocational System

Larry Steward, Southern 14 Board Member

Vernon Stubblefield, Community Health/Emergency Services

James Darden, Shawnee Community College

Mike Sutton, Regional Office of Education

Jim Taylor, Chairman 14 County CEO Consortium

Cheryl Vanderford, Shawnee Development Council (WIA Title I)

Carolyn Wills, Massac County Housing Authority

Barbara Wingo, Anna Bixby Women’s Center

SOUTHERN 14 YOUTH COUNCIL

LOCAL VISION FOR YOUTH CUSTOMERS

Judiciously use the funds provided through WIA Title I

Coordinate the funds with local resources directed toward working with and assisting youth

Provide the necessary support mechanism which will allow in-school and out of school youth to acquire the necessary

skills and work experience to successfully transition into adult careers and thereby provide for long term self-

sufficiency”

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Area #26 Clients Served During Program Year 2006

Self Assessed Core Services 5,015

Assisted Core Services 539

Intensive Services 539

Training Services 459

In School Youth 125

Out of School Youth 93

Employers Assisted 46

Special Projects

Illinois workNet™

CSSI - Nursing

Manufacturing

TAA– Trade Adjustment Act

Connect SI - So. IL Broadband Initiative

Staffing Grant

High Speed Internet

1S - Rapid Response

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PY’06 IN REVIEW

Area #26 is a proud member of

Funded by:

Department of Labor

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Workforce Investment Act Funds