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ABOUT LWIA 23

Serving thirteen counties, LWIA 23 is the administrator of public workforce programs under the leadership of the business-led Local Workforce Innovation Board. We connect job seekers and employers through our training and education services. We develop the workforce through innovative talent pipeline initiatives with the ultimate success of the employer and job seeker in mind.

Clark | Clay | Coles | Crawford | Cumberland | Edgar | Effingham

Fayette | Jasper | Lawrence | Marion | Moultrie | Richland

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Our Staff

LWIA Business Staff

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Cindy Mayer

WIOA Workforce Development Director

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Dylan Pugh

WIOA Senior Grant Accountant

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Dawn Bennett

WIOA Business Services & Apprenticeship Lead Coordinator

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Maddy Sarver

WIOA Business Services & Apprenticeship Coordinator

WIOA Program Staff

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Our Board

Jason Warfel, Chairperson, Jasper
Deborah Bohanon, Vice Chair, Clark
Kevin Buenker, Effingham
Casey Burgholzer, Effingham
Kevin Bushur, Effingham
Bryan Cannon, Lawrence
Rachel Collins, Effingham
Sandy Deters, Cumberland

Cassi Igert, Clay
Carolynne Jorgenson, Richland
Amanda Martin, Edgar
Josh McElravy, Coles
Jule Obermark, Marion
Lori Poorman, Moultrie
Marcy Wallace, Fayette

Roy Shelley, Effingham
Denis Smith, Coles
Chris Strohl, Coles
Carol Tracy, Coles
Samantha Windham, Crawford
Courtney Yockey, Effingham
Austin Zwilling, Richland

Our Partners

Partnership is key to our success.

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Illinois Department of Employement Secruity logo.
Illinois WorkNet Center logo.
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunit logo.
National Able Network logo.
Kaskaskia College logo.
CEFS Economic Opportunity Corporaton logo.
Illinois Department of Human Services logo.
IECC Illinois Eastern Community College logo.
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LWIA 23

CEFS Economic Opportunity Corporation

1805 South Banker Street
Effingham, IL  62401


(217) 342-2193 ext. 2121

 

lwia23@cefseoc.org

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LWIA 23 is a proud member of the American Job Center network, and an Illinois workNet partner. Sponsored by the Local Workforce Innovation Board 23. Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

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