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A Successful Community Day at Malcolm X College, West Campus

The Community Day at the Malcolm X College West Campus, held on August 31, brought community leaders, students, faculty and The Partnership staff and network together to bring important resources and some fun to the West Side on a hot (and a little rainy) summer day in Chicago. With food, exciting giveaways, and music, it was a day of fun and connection. It also highlighted important resources, including an open house at the first American Job Center in Chicago's Austin community area, operated by KRA, and adult education opportunities, healthcare career pathways, and more

A big thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to this community-building experience! To take advantage of these resources, find the AJC nearest to you at levelupajc.org

1,700 Career Seekers Registered for Information & Resources Fair

The New Arrival and Resident Information and Resources Fair held on August 31 at Arturo Velasquez Institute, the satellite campus of Richard J. Daley College, had a positive impact on those who attended! With 22 leading employers, 1,700 registered career seekers, and 150 attendees waiting when the doors opened at 10 am, the event was a standout. Thank you to our partners at SERCO and City Colleges of Chicago for helping to ensure the event was so successful.

If you were unable to attend the event, visit LevelUpAJC.org - the first step on your path to connect with employers and candidates.

The Partnership Network at Work

Ikioco, a participant in the Metropolitan Family Services Workforce Innovation and Opportunity program, achieved her Patient Care Technician Certification at the Chicago Community Learning Center, covering certified nursing assistant, electrocardiogram, and Phlebotomy. 

She's now thriving as a travel nurse and pursuing her dream of becoming a Registered Nurse. 

Free resources are available for candidates interested in healthcare professions. Connect with an American Job Center to take the first step!

The American Job Center at Daley College is Moving (But Not Far)

The Partnership is thrilled to announce that on September 3, The American Job Center at Daley College, operated by Employment & Employer Services, will be moving.

Previously housed in a separate building on campus, it will soon be within the main building.

Stay tuned for more updates!

Let's Recognize Workforce Development Month

September is Workforce Development Month and is a dedicated time to highlight the vital role that workforce development plays in building strong communities.

The Partnership wants to hear from you!

Please choose one of these topics and send a comment or a video to communications@chicookworks.org. Be sure to include "WFD24" in the subject line.

• What is Workforce Development? 

Um, not sure? You’re not alone. It’s not an easy question to answer. Send us your thoughts on what workforce development is.

• Employer Success Story

Share with us the stories of employers who are making a difference in their community and/or the lives of residents.

• Recognize a Workforce Development Professional

September is the month to recognize the individuals who show up daily and make impactful changes in communities, for career seekers and employers. Share a few words about someone you know who is going above and beyond.

We welcome your thoughts, in a few lines or a short video on any of these topics.

Start your career in a high-growth, high-demand industry within the Chicago area! 

The team at your American Job Center can help you break into hot industries like Business, Healthcare, IT, Manufacturing, and more.

Connect with your local American Job Center to take the next step on your career path.

North Suburban Career Connector Hiring & Career Resources Event

Mark your calendar for the upcoming September Cook County Career Connector Event, hosted by The Partnership and sponsored by Cook County. This event is designed to help Cook County residents find quality career opportunities and connect employers with a skilled talent pool.

Don’t miss the chance to explore career options and network with potential employers. Learn more at https://cookcountycareerconnect.org/

Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024

Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Harper College Learning & Career Center

1375 S Wolf Road

Prospect Heights, IL 60070

Enhance your technical skills by enrolling in a no-cost workshop this month. 

Don't miss out—register now for this month's free workshops!

Wednesday, August 7

10:00am

Google Forms Workshop

Thursday, August 8

9:00am

Google Sheets Workshop

Tuesday, August 13

9:00am

Getting Started with Microsoft Word

11:00am

Mailings Option in Microsoft Word

Participants are asked to register at least 24 hours in advance.

Regional Events and Resources

Hope & Career Fair

Plan to attend the career fair hosted by 6th Ward Alderman William Halle at Hamilton Park. 

Registration opens at 9am on Thursday, August 15. Be sure to arrive early in order to browse the career fair and speak to employers. 

Date: Thursday, August 15 

Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Park 

513 W. 72nd St.

No cost workshops hosted by the American Job Center in Wheeling.

Brush up on your computer basics. 

MS Excel Basics Part 2

(In-Person)

August 7 & 8, 9:30am

This in-person class is designed to introduce key concepts crucial to building a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. In this class we’ll talk about the Excel environment, how spreadsheets work, spreadsheet construction, basic formulas and functions, sort, filter, formatting, and printing.

MS Word Basics (In-Person)

August 7, 1:00pm

Learn the basics of document creation, font, paragraph and page formatting including bulleted lists, alignment, indentation, and line spacing.

MS PowerPoint Basics (In-Person)

August 8, 1:00pm

Create, edit and format slides, use themes, transitions, and animation.

Additional workshops are available throughout the month covering Google Suite programs, Microsoft Office programs, and Canva.

The Partnership offers mission-based work where you can make a difference daily, connecting job seekers to careers that change their lives and businesses to the diverse talent pool they need. 

We are currently hiring! Check our website regularly for opportunities.

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