CJC ARRA – Related Information

Below is information that CJC has developed related to the implementation of ARRA in Illinois. If you have questions about CJC’s work related to ARRA implementation, please contact the following CJC staff:

• In the City of Chicago: Jen Keeling – (312) 252-0460 x306 or jennifer@cjc.net
• In communities outside of the City of Chicago: Steve Simmons – (312) 252-0460 x115 or steve@cjc.net
• State-level issues: Carrie Thomas – (312) 252-0460 x309 or carrie@cjc.net
• CJC’s letter to Warren Ribley, Director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO).
• CJC’s comments on ARRA modifications to the state’s Workforce Investment Act Plan and DCEO’s response to comments.
• CJC and Women Employed convened sixteen organizations to advocate with the Governor’s office for effective, fair and transparent implementation of ARRA workforce development provisions in Illinois. The following documents have been produced collaboratively:
  • Joint letter to all Illinois legislators
  • A joint letter addressed to key staff in the Governor’s office
  • Priorities and questions for the Governor’s office (April 2009)
  • Recommendations on community involvement, equity and transparency jointly submitted to the Governor’s office (May 2009)
  • Recommendations on data outcomes and transparency (August 2009)

Materials from CJC’s Spring Member Meeting (April 2009)

• Agenda
• Funding overview

This document provides an overview of funding under ARRA that is available for workforce development and training.

• CJC principles

This document provides an overview of CJC priorities to ensure that the implementation of ARRA workforce development funding reaches low-income, low-skilled individuals.

• Powerpoint from the Governor’s office

This powerpoint was presented by Michelle Saddler, Director of Policy for Governor Quinn, and Therese McMahon, Deputy Director for Workforce Development at the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

• ARRA Formula Funding for Illinois

This document was provided by Nicholas E. Lammers, Acting Regional Administrator, Region 5 Chicago, Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor.

Other Information

• Principles for State Implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

The Working Poor Families Project, in collaboration with 20 national nonprofit groups, developed seven principles for ARRA implementation in order to ensure that stimulus money sparks economic recovery, renews opportunity, and rebuilds security for working families, particularly those most in need. All funds should be spent openly, efficiently, and with accountability.