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Discover the great things about working in Peoria, IL

 

Whether you want to be an advertising copywriter or a zookeeper, the Peoria area offers challenging and interesting professions and employment opportunities. While Caterpillar Inc. remains the single largest employer in the area and manufacturing as a whole offers many employment opportunities, the region has embraced growth in fields of technology, education, healthcare and governmental services.

Peoria is of ideal size and location. The greater Peoria region is conveniently located between Chicago and St. Louis which makes doing business in Peoria easy. The population of the Peoria-Pekin MSA is approximately 367,000 people. Combining "big city amenities" with a "more hometown lifestyle," our communities have emerged as attractive places to work, play, learn, and live.

Traffic jams and long commutes are virtually nonexistent, and no matter where you choose to live in Central Illinois, you will only be minutes away from your office. Thriving businesses, a variety of employment opportunities, community partnerships, 21st century leadership and a prime, convenient location...these are just a few of the reasons to DISCOVER work in Peoria!

 

Latest Employment News in Peoria, IL
Peoria's workforce is as diverse as it is talented! The Young Professionals Organization (YPO) was organized by Peoria's young professionals themselves to enhance and generate awareness of the positive and exciting opportunities for young professionals in the region.
Looking to be your own boss and pursue your passion? Get the information you need to narrow your focus to the important aspects of a prosperous, efficient business with the help of the EDC and the Peoria Chamber of Commerce, and much more.
The IDES, in cooperation with the IETC, sponsors a program entitled the Illinois Skills Match. This workforce development system maintains the fastest growing pool of thousands of available, qualified job seekers, plus an extensive variety of jobs at every level in hundreds of industries and occupations in Illinois.
The Workforce Network is a partnership of workforce organizations, working together to provide integrated high-quality employment resources to students, job seekers and businesses. If your company has been forced to consider or implement layoffs, then let Workforce Network help your affected workers with unemployment insurance (UI), job search resources and training assistance.
The Economic Development Council for Central Illinois (EDC) is your one-stop-shop for business opportunities in the Peoria region. Created by the private sector, the EDC fosters economic growth within Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties.
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