Please note: Effictive March 1, 2013 Unemployment services provided by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) are NO LONGER AVAILABLE at this location.
The DeKalb workNet Center is located at:
1701 E. Lincoln Hwy
DeKalb IL 60115
Phone 815-901-0177
FAX 815-901-0176
Career Resource Center
ext. 240
TDY – 815-901-0173
Videophone – 866-948-3383
The DeKalb workNet Center services include:
- Computer use for career search, resume and cover letter writing, business information and skill development
- Internet access for career exploration and job search
- Accessibility equipment for individuals with physical, visual and hearing impairments
- Printers, fax machines and telephones to pursue job leads
- Community referrals
- Employment counseling
- Workshops to develop job search skills
- Free basic computer classes or easy self-directed training program
In DeKalb, WIA services are provided by Kishwaukee College and First Institute
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| DeKalb Staff Contacts | ||
| Kishwaukee College | ||
|
Elaine Cozort |
Illinois workNet Center Program Coordinator |
ext. 226 |
|
Tom Conley |
Career Resource Center Coordinator |
ext. 250 |
| Kishwaukee College WIA Youth Program – at Kishwaukee College | ||
|
Mary Ann Kolls |
Youth Program Coordinator |
815-825-2086 ext. 5190 |
|
Amanda Poturalski |
Youth Case Manager |
815-825-2086 ext. 2380 |
| First Institute | ||
|
Sharon Dillon |
Director of Client Services |
ext. 257 |
|
Amanda Coppotelli |
Administrative Assistant |
ext. 252 |
|
Billi Tierney |
Career Assessment Specialist |
ext. 229 |
|
Patricia Braksick |
Remedial Assessment Specialist |
ext. 261 |
|
Dariana Mahaffey |
Employment & Training Representative |
ext. 239 |
|
Danita Sims |
Business Services Representative |
ext. 225 |