- DCEO utilizes a talent pipeline management platform accessible to all workforce grantees. The platform helps to both forecast talent needs and analyze labor market information. The labor market data is uploaded directly from the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). The upload from IDES allows DCEO to run reports and share data with grantees, ensuring a data-driven approach to talent management.
- Information can be customized for employers to show information that is specific to their sector of the labor market.
- All information is publicly available.
- DCEO supports the centralized platform, Illinois WorkNet, where ROI information on statewide apprenticeship activities is available.
- Through Apprenticeship Illinois, Apprenticeship Specialists utilize the Return on Investment (ROI) — National Apprenticeship resource when engaging with employers.
This content is based on interviews or email correspondence with Kelly Lapetino in 2025. This content has NOT yet been signed off by the organization.
