Opportunities for Displaced Workers

Programs to provide job opportunities for displaced Illinois workers may be able to assist workers from power plants operated by Vistra Energy. These programs include:

Community College Retraining

• Lewis and Clark Community College: Workforce Education, Solutions & Safety Training. The Alton-based community college offers training in a wide variety of areas open to displaced workers. 
• Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC): Workforce Development. In addition to workforce development, LLCC has a close relationship with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and its lead contractors, and is currently retraining many workers for highway construction and other infrastructure projects.  In addition, LLCC trains workers in photovoltaic (solar panel) array installation and other opportunities in renewable energy.  

Layoff Recovery

• Illinois WorkNet Center: Layoff Assistance Guide – Resources & Tools
• Illinois WorkNet Center: Displaced Worker Program
• Illinois WorkNet Center: Getting back to work after a Trade Related Layoff
• Illinois WorkNet Center: Trade Rapid Response
• Illinois WorkNet Service Finder – Find places where staff can help you: find jobs, prepare for a career, and find work support

This list will be updated over time.