Illinois Energy Transition Navigator Program

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Description
​Goals of the Navigator Program. This program recruits participants for the CEJA workforce programs. The Navigators will conduct outreach and education to build awareness of the CEJA programs. They also build connections with communities, employers and stakeholders.
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Equity
​​The core equity values are defined as:
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  • Inclusion means that everyone at the table has a “voice” and is “invited” to share their input.   
  • Belonging and welcoming mean you and your unique experience are welcomed and valued just as much as any other individual. 
  • Diversity means that people with different physical characteristics, cultures, and experiences are at the table. Those differences are valued and respected.  
  • Accessibility means accessing resources, training, information, and full participation opportunities without encumbrances.

These important values are included in our workforce training programs—from outreach and enrollment to training and starting a clean energy career. The Energy Transition Barrier Reduction Program helps ensure participants succeed by removing obstacles. Our training programs value diversity, promote cultural understanding, and encourage teamwork. We track and measure everything to make sure we meet our equity goals.

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How to Use the Map
  • ​Explore the map using your mouse or the navigation buttons (+ - ) in the upper left corner of the map. 
  • Click the home button to restore the default map. 
  • Click on an icon or region to see information about it. A pop-up table will provide information. 
  • Use the search tool (right corner) to find a particular place. Type the address of the place in the search tool.  You can use this tool to find out if an address is in an Environmental Justice or R3 community. 
  • Click on the layer icon in the upper left corner to select or deselect the different layers on the map. Select the layers you would like to view.  Only the first two layers are immediately visible. To see the other layers, click on the eye icon. We recommend showing only a few layers at once.​
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Find Your Illinois Energy Transition Navigator Program
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Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois / The Workforce Connection
Venus Moore
Clean Energy Program Manager
815-693-1661​
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​Vermillion Advantage​
Lisa Thompson
Data and Finance Administrator
217-442-6201
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The Trep School​
Tricia Teague
800-951-8075
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Community Foundation of Macon County​
Missy Batman
Chief Operating Officer
217-429-3000
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J Morris Enterprises​
Desiree Wright
​217-875-8722
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Heaven's View
Bob Lane
309-453-9572​​
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YWCA McLean County​
Candice Byrd
309-807-7369​
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Dreams Are Possible
​Mary Campbell
309-531-2425
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You Still Have Time​
​Martha Riss
309-452-2062
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Southside Community Center
Irene Lewis-Wembley
815-718-5984​​
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Senior Services Plus
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Carbondale Branch NAACP​​​​
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Local Outreach Initiatives
You may add your CEJA related events to the Illinois workNet Event Calendar. 
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Key Benefits to Employers
Employers can connect with a Navigator to gain access to participants who have completed the CEJA programs and are ready to begin entry-level positions with clean energy employers.​