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Whether you’re looking for your first job, a new job, a different job, a challenging new career, to start a business, to expand your company, or to relocate your company, the Jacksonville Region is rich with opportunity and regional diversity.

Main ArticleThe Jacksonville area has a strong diversified manufacturing base and an integrated transportation network. It is ideally located between Chicago, St. Louis, Indianapolis and Kansas City. The region is positioning itself as one of the key logistics locations in the United States with its multi-modal transportation system.

Through innovative job training programs, and partnerships with our local community college and two 4-year liberal arts colleges, our region is constantly working to stay ahead and competitive. Come see for yourself!

The Jacksonville Region has “A place for you”!

Illinois Employment and Training Center

Illinois Employment and Training Center

IETCs are one-stop service centers designed to link Illinois employers with qualified job seekers. They are committed to developing the workforce in their community by helping employers meet their human resource needs.

IETC's provide unemployment insurance, recruitment, counseling, outplacement, training and information services.

Resources in Jacksonville

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Resources for Employers

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Providing recruitment, training and employment services to Illinois employers.

Resources for Job Seekers

Providing employment guidance, training and placement services to Illinois job seekers.

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Job Seekers Tips

Before embarking on a grand career search take a moment to outline your career goals and objectives.

Throughout your career search refer back to your goals and objectives. This process will help you stay on track and make sense of all the opportunities available to you.

Some key points to think about before beginning your career search:
  • Salary and benefits
  • Hours and flexibility
  • Percentage of time spent traveling
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Job security
  • Geographical location (metropolitan area?)
  • Demographics of location & organization

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Economic Development

Jacksonville is an attractive destination for corporate interests, given the fact that labor costs are 20% lower than the national average and land costs are 50% less than competing areas.

Jacksonville Regional Economic Development Corporation

JREDC Homepage

JREDC

Providing all kinds of information from industrial sites available to quality of life in the region, JREDC is the starting point to get more information about the Jacksonville community.

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Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber of Commerce website provides local businesses with many tidbits of useful information. It is also a great place to look for networking opportunities and to find out about the businesses in the area.

Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce

Jacksonville Chamber

There are many benefits available to members of the Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce. Visit the chamber website for more information.

Community of Winchester

Community of Winchester

Stay current with what's going on in the community, with information, news, calendar and more.

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Employment Opportunities

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With a strong corporate presence in the Jacksonville area, it's possible to find plenty of interesting job opportunities. And for employers, the strong educational support in the area ensures a large base of employees from which to choose.

Employment Agencies

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Check the links below for job opportunities.

Manpower

UniQue Personnel Consultants

Advanced Recruiters

Job Listings

Check out some of the positions available below.

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Featured Employer

The Home Depot

The Home Depot

Whatever your career aspirations - whether it's part-time sales, managing a store of 200+ associates or heading up a team of IT professionals. The Home Depot offers all the challenge, opportunity, diversity, and growth you're looking for.