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Goodwill offers job finding assistance and supportive services for individuals, families, and veterans. To obtain assistance for any of these programs call or text 309-339-7326. Assistance will be provided via phone, skype, or on a one on one basis.

TCRC offers a wide array of programs and services that benefit persons with developmental disabilities and visual impairments who live and work in our community.

Community Workshop and Training Center offers comprehensive disability related employment programs.

The Community Employment Team is made up of Employment Specialists and Job Coaches who use a coordinated team approach to support the consumer to be successful in the world of work. This total team approach is centered around the consumer and his/her support system: the Employment Specialist, family, the interdisciplinary team, the DRS counselor, the doctor, etc. This model really works and each year Bridgeway is successful in placing scores of people with disabilities into competitive jobs and supporting them to achieve a more fulfilling life by realizing their dream of having a job in their community. Bridgeway provides a variety of vocational training experiences for individuals with disabilities to learn work skills and habits as well as provide a regular paycheck based on the productivity of the individual. Paid opportunities to build work skills include some of these skill areas: -following a schedule -learning a task from beginning to end -keeping track of your time/production -dealing with production speed-up/slow-downs -operating within the safety parameters set by a supervisor -getting to work on time -complying with work rules -learning how to work with others Even people with serious limitations can learn a job and find satisfaction and increased feelings of self worth by having employment. Bridgeway has Production Centers in Macomb, Pekin, Galesburg, and Kewanee.

The National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) provides career services, training, youth services, housing, and financial assistance to eligible migrant and seasonal farmworkers (MSFW) and their dependents who reside in Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin. This program helps farmworkers and their dependents acquire the necessary skills to either stabilize their current employment or advance in their agricultural jobs. Additionally, individuals may obtain employment in locally high-demand industries with the goal of gaining higher wages and year-round employment. UMOS case managers work with clients to assess what their strengths are currently, how they wish to develop professionally, where they can best get the vocational training, and then provide the financial support to ensure clients accomplish these goals.

Job corps is a job corp for youth aged 16 to 24.

The Community Employment Team is made up of Employment Specialists and Job Coaches who use a coordinated team approach to support the consumer to be successful in the world of work. This total team approach is centered around the consumer and his/her support system: the Employment Specialist, family, the interdisciplinary team, the DRS counselor, the doctor, etc. This model really works and each year Bridgeway is successful in placing scores of people with disabilities into competitive jobs and supporting them to achieve a more fulfilling life by realizing their dream of having a job in their community. Bridgeway provides a variety of vocational training experiences for individuals with disabilities to learn work skills and habits as well as provide a regular paycheck based on the productivity of the individual. Paid opportunities to build work skills include some of these skill areas: -following a schedule -learning a task from beginning to end -keeping track of your time/production -dealing with production speed-up/slow-downs -operating within the safety parameters set by a supervisor -getting to work on time -complying with work rules -learning how to work with others Even people with serious limitations can learn a job and find satisfaction and increased feelings of self worth by having employment. Bridgeway has Production Centers in Macomb, Pekin, Galesburg, and Kewanee.

Peoria Production Solutions was founded in 1941, initially to provide employment for recovering tuberculosis patients. In 1951, the organization was incorporated as a not-for-profit and expanded their mission to employ individuals with all types of disabilities. PPS offers packaging, assembly, sewing, and additional services for companies of all sizes.

House of Hope Peoria, Inc. provides holistic services to address community violence, utilizing trauma-informed care.

TCRC offers a wide array of programs and services that benefit persons with developmental disabilities and visual impairments who live and work in our community.

Job Corps offers training and employment programs.

EP!C offers employment at its own production facility, as well as at various companies in the community.