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The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity administers a range of work force development programs. The department manages a business development bureau that offers job training and educational programs for workers. Its energy and recycling bureau assists nonprofit organizations, businesses and government agencies. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity also provides counseling and financing and business planning assistance programs. The department manages the Homeland Security Market Development Bureau, which works to expand existing operations and identify market opportunities. Its workforce development bureau identifies youth, adult and dislocated workers who are eligible for assistance under the Workforce Investment Act. The department additionally manages a technology and industrial competitiveness bureau. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is governed by the State of Illinois.