Those seeking labor jobs in Illinois will soon have some help.

Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich recently announced that skilled trade workers would be able to participate in the Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program. This program is part of the government’s effort to help connect Illinois workers with services improve their skills and find jobs in the current suffering economy. It is expected the program will provide training for more than 700 trades workers, create jobs and stimulate the local economy.

“Across the nation, people are having a tough time finding jobs and in response to that here in Illinois I am urging workers in the skilled trades to apply for the Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program,” Blagojevich said in a press release. “During the current economic situation this program can help connect people with work to see them and their families through this difficult time.”

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