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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: [email protected]
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
SOUTHERN 14 WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD, INC.
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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: [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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.
ILLINOIS WORKNET™
CENTERS
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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.
AREA #26 WORKNET™
CENTERS
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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