Career Planning Resources

Here is a list of local resources available to assist with career planning. These resources offer an array of services, both in-person and online, from career exploration through the various stages involved in conducting a job search.

Champaign Public Library

• JobNow – https://champaign.org/jobnow
• Career Services – https://champaign.org/business/career-services
• LinkedIn Learning – https://champaign.org/linkedinlearning

Champaign County Regional Planning Commission

• Developmental Disability Transition Consultant Services – https://ccrpc.org/programs/developmental-disabilities-services/ and https://ccrpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/2019-Transition-Consultant-Services (downloadable PDF)
• Youth Service Programs – https://ccrpc.org/programs/workforce-development/job-seeker-services/youth-service-programs-eligibility/
• Job Seeker Programs and Services – https://ccrpc.org/programs/workforce-development/job-seeker-services/

Illinois WorkNet Center

• Tips, Tools, & Resources – https://www.illinoisworknet.com/userguides?tagIDs=334

Parkland College

• Candid Career (Library of thousands of 1-3 minute video clips of informational interviews and career advice topics) – https://www.parkland.edu/Main/About-Parkland/Department-Office-Directory/Counseling-Services/Career-Services
• Job Search Guidance – https://www.parkland.edu/Main/About-Parkland/Department-Office-Directory/Counseling-Services/Career-Services 

U of I Career Services

• Informational Handouts – https://www.careercenter.illinois.edu/handouts
• Video Library – https://www.careercenter.illinois.edu/videos
• Sample Documents – https://www.careercenter.illinois.edu/samples

Resources for City of Champaign Jobs

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page for additional, specific information about the application and interview process at the City of Champaign.