This plan was developed in accordance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Guidelines and State of Illinois requirements. WIOA requires Local Workforce Innovation Areas (LWIA) to participate in a regional planning process.
In Illinois, the Governor has designated DeWitt, Fulton, Livingston, Marshall, Mason, McLean, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell, and Woodford counties as the North Central Economic Development Region 3 (NCEDR). The region includes all of LWIA 15 (Fulton, Marshall, Mason, McLean, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell, and Woodford counties), as well as portions of LWIA 11 (Livingston County) and LWIA 19 (DeWitt County). NCEDR 3 builds on proven strategies—such as sector partnerships, career pathways, regional economic approaches, and work-based learning models—to effectively serve both employers and job seekers.
The Regional and Local Plan is developed for a four-year planning period and is reviewed and revised, as necessary, each program year to remain current and responsive to changing conditions.
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The Plan supports a shared vision of collaboration among education, workforce, economic development, and required partners. Together, these partners help participants progress along chosen career pathways that lead to high-quality, in-demand jobs with long-term stability, while also supporting Illinois businesses in remaining competitive in the global economy.
Current Regional and Local Plan documents:
- LWIA 15 Regional and Local Plan - February 2024
- LWIA 15 Service Integration Self-Assessment - February 2024
LWIA 15 One Stop Operator Procurement
The One-Stop Operator (OSO) is selected through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process in accordance with WIOA and State of Illinois requirements. The OSO must be rebid through a competitive RFP at least every three (3) years to ensure effectiveness, accountability, and compliance. While the Regional and Local Plan spans four years and is updated annually, the One-Stop Operator procurement follows a separate three-year competitive cycle.
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One Stop Operator Procurement Summary
Youth Provider Contract Information
Youth services are delivered through providers selected via a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process, in compliance with WIOA and State of Illinois procurement requirements.
Youth service provider contracts must be rebid through a competitive RFP at least every three (3) years. This cycle is separate from the four-year Regional and Local Plan, which is reviewed and updated annually. Each youth service provider contract is procured separately through its own competitive RFP.
Youth Drop Out Prevention Subcontracts
Contracts supporting dropout prevention services are awarded through the competitive youth provider RFP process. Subcontracts are executed for one-year periods, with the option to renew for up to two additional one-year periods, contingent upon performance, funding availability, and continued need.
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Youth Drop Out Recovery Subcontracts
Dropout recovery services are provided under competitively procured youth contracts. Subcontracts are issued for one year and may be renewed for up to two additional one-year periods, consistent with the three-year competitive RFP cycle.
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Youth Drop Out Transition Services Subcontracts
Youth transition services are delivered by providers selected through the same three-year competitive procurement cycle.
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LWIA 15 Policies
The following policies support the implementation of the Regional and Local Plan and are reviewed periodically to ensure compliance with WIOA and state requirements. Policy updates may occur independently of the four-year planning cycle, as needed.
