APRIL 7, 2015 JOB FAIRS / HIRING EVENTS / NETWORKING / FREE SEMINARS Please confirm before attending! Child Care Teacher Job Fair Tuesday, April 7, 2015 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Tutor Time, 759 South Rand Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 Positions: Teachers iWork Chicago JOB FAIR Wednesday, April 8, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Goshen S D A Church, 8221 S. State St., Chicago, IL 60619 Employers: •City of Chicago •Jewel-Osco •Food-4-Less •Costco •Cook County WorkForce Partnership •Anixter •Goodwill •Labor Temps •Office of Women's Health •Labor Ready •Illinois Central School Bus, LLC •Employment & Employer Services •City Colleges of Chicago •Aflac Insurance Career Connections Ministry Harvest Bible Chapel Friday, March 27, 2015 •Walgreens •Behavioral Staffing •Accurate Care At Home •Windy City Call Center •Employment and Employer Services •FedEx •Aunt Martha's Youth Service The Professional & Diversity Job Fair of Chicago Wednesday, April 22, 2015 10:00AM - 1:00PM Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown 600 N. State Street Chicago, IL 60654 Catalyst Career Group – Jeff Naugle – Elgin CCM The Professional & Diversity Job Fair of Tinley Park Tuesday, April 21, 2015 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Tinley Park Convention Center & The Holiday Inn Hotel 18501 Convention Center Drive Tinley Park, IL 60477 Catalyst Career Group – Jeff Naugle – Elgin CCM The Professional & Diversity Job Fair of Oak Brook Thursday, April 23, 2015 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Embassy Suites Lombard/Oak Brook 707 E. Butterfield Road Lombard, IL 60148 Catalyst Career Group – Jeff Naugle – Elgin CCM CONTACT INFORMATION: info@catalystcareergroup.com 815.308.5426 Career Connections Ministry Harvest Bible Chapel Friday, March 27, 2015 Saint Hubert’s St. Hubert, Parish Ministry Center, 729 Grand Canyon Street, Hoffman Estates, IL 60194 Events are non-denominational, free and open to all occupations. Bring your handbills or resumes and Network into your next position. Learn the fundamentals of careering and get the depth of knowledge provided through seminars and career topics offered. Refreshments are available. St. Hubert Jobs & Networking Ministry Location: St. Hubert, Parish Ministry Center, 729 Grand Canyon Street, Hoffman Estates, IL 60194 Date: 2nd and 4th Mondays: Next Meeting April 13, 2015 April 13, 2015 – “Negotiating A Job Offer in Tough Times”– 7:00pm to 9:15pm - St. Hubert Ministry Center, 729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates, IL. Our presenter is Jack Chapman, author and salary negotiation coach. Jack will advise us on handling an offer of employment and realizing our value and worth. April 18, 2015 - “Resume Review” – 9:00am to 11:00am – Community Church of Long Grove, 1110 Robert Parker Coffin Road, Long Grove, IL. Bring your resume for a personal evaluation by one of six HR, Search, or Career Counselors who will be on hand to give you their thoughts and suggestions. Bring a friend. April 27, 2015 – “Working Effectively with an Accountability Group” – 7:00pm to 9:15pm. Saint Hubert Ministry Center, 729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates, IL. Join us as former and current members of our St. Hubert accountability teams describe A.G. Team effectiveness and how to succeed in an A.G. as a member as well as the role of an A.G. Facilitator. Phone: 847-885-7700 Contact: Bob Podgorski 847-925-6005 Email: st_hubert_job_ministry@yahoogroups.com Website: http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/St_Hubert_Job_Ministry/ Career Connections Ministry Harvest Bible Chapel Friday, March 27, 2015 The St. Hubert Jobs & Networking Ministry is a fellowship of men and women with a common desire to become employed or seek career advancement through a Christian forum. There are no dues or fees for membership. We are self-supporting through our own contributions. Our primary purpose is to prepare you to face the challenges of a new job search and to shorten the time of unemployment, underemployment or alternative-employment. We are dedicated to providing our members with: Christian Fellowship and Support Job Networking Opportunities Career Skills Presentations and Inter-action Resume Preparation and Critiquing Assistance Interviewing Skills and Techniques Job Fair Opportunities and Dates Area Employment Opportunities FOR THE NEWCOMER**; If you are new to Networking and/or the job search, join us at St. Hubert, 6:00pm, prior to our regular meetings (on the second Monday of the month only). We’ll offer a one hour program on how to use a networking meeting effectively, the tools you’ll need such as; The Elevator Speech; How to do a Handbill, and how to generate the contacts you need. Employment Ministry Preparing Job Seekers for Success St. Mary Immaculate Parish 15629 South Rt. 59, Plainfield Winning The Hiring Game – 4/28 Albert Einstein said, “You need to learn the rules of the game. Then you need to play it better than anyone else.” Employers devised the hiring game and only they know the rules. The game is designed so they always win. If you are tired of losing the hiring game and want to start winning, attend Tom Nosal’s presentation – “Winning The Hiring Game” on March 24 and part 2 on April 28th. “Winning the Hiring Game” will expose the rules of the game and show you how to devise a strategy to beat the odds and get employed faster. Career Connections Ministry Harvest Bible Chapel Friday, March 27, 2015 During the April 28th session you will learn: - How to construct a resume that a hiring manager will read - Acing the interview process and answering the tough questions - Overcoming objections - Winning the game Tom Nosal is a career and management coach and the President of Scaling Up, Inc. He has over twenty years of experience as a hiring manager and has been coaching job seekers and business owners for five years. Tom is the author of the book Scaling Up Your Job Search: Three Strategic Steps to Landing Your Ideal Job. Please attend Tom’s presentations at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, March 24 and April 28th at St. Mary Immaculate Parish, 15629 S Rt. 59 in Plainfield. There is no cost to attend and everyone is welcome. Dress is casual. For more information, email EmploymentMinistry@smip.org Illinois Department of Employment Security and the Maywood WorkNet Center Invites You to an on-site Job Seeker Workshop When: Every Tuesday and Thursday at 8:45 a.m. Where: Maywood WorkNet Center (In the Eisenhower Tower Annex) 1701 S. 1st Ave, Maywood, Ill Job placement services at no cost are available! The Maywood WorkNet Center offers free, high quality job preparation and placement services. The Center offers assistance to those who are recently laid off as well as those who are out of work and looking for a job. What kinds of services are available? • Job Readiness Training • Resume-writing Assistance • Interviewing Workshops • Career Coaching Career Connections Ministry Harvest Bible Chapel Friday, March 27, 2015 • Skills Assessments • Job Clubs • Referrals to Employers To learn more and find out how to get registered for services, attend an orientation at the Maywood WorkNet Center. Orientations are held every Tuesday and Thursday at 8:45 a.m. Make Sure Your Resume is on Illinoisjoblink.com Illinois businesses are hiring. And they are looking for workers on Illinoisjoblink.com The state’s hiring board features more than 100,000 help-wanted ads. Job seekers can build multiple resumes to emphasize different skills and experiences. Business owners can use keyword matching technology to search resumes and find the best candidate. Illinoisjoblink.com is free for workers and employers. It compares favorably to private efforts that cost hundreds of dollars. No-cost HR recruitment services are available at the website and at (877) 342-7533. What: Labor Pool Career Information Session When: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Friday March 27th 2015 Where: Maywood WorkNet Center 1701 S. 1st Avenue Maywood, IL 60153 708-223-2652 (There is plenty of free parking and is accessible via Pace Bus #320) We are looking for hard working and dedicated candidates. We work hard to hire only the Best and Brightest and then provide them with a comprehensive benefit program. Manufacturing Positions Available Include: Machine/Press Operators Forklift Operators (Sit-down/Stand-up) Quality Control/Inspection Welder (Mig/Tig/Robotic) Career Connections Ministry Harvest Bible Chapel Friday, March 27, 2015 Mechanical Assembly CNC Operators (Mill/Lathe) Qualifications: Each position comes with specified requirements. You MUST have at least 6 mos. of experience or recent graduate of an accredited Training School within the MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY, MUST be able and willing to work Overtime (if required), have a solid work history and be able to pass a drug and criminal background check. LABOR POOL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in Everify. Dress appropriately resume Be prepared for an interview Bring your Business leaders want to know why they should hire you. How will you make their company more successful? The Illinois workNet Center in Arlington Heights and Harper College have teamed up to deliver a unique job training program that provides a solid foundation to begin an exciting career in IT: •Intensive career readiness preparation • Quality instruction for CompTIA A + and Net+ certifications AND • 12-week Paid internship to “earn while you learn” and get relevant work experience that employers demand Free to qualified individuals: • Cook County resident • Authorized to work in the United States • Long term unemployed — OR — • Foreign trained individuals who face barriers to employment in their trained field • NO PREVIOUS IT EXPERIENCE NEEDED CALL TODAY! 847.437.6902 to find out how to get started. Schaumburg Township Employment Support Center now open Career Connections Ministry Harvest Bible Chapel Friday, March 27, 2015 http://schaumburglibrary.org/community/2014/05/21/schaumburgtownship-employment-support-center-now-open/ The center is open Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and has several computers to use for job searching and a library with reference books, publications, directories, and handouts on key job search topics such as interviewing, networking, and resume preparation. Counseling and computer use will be by scheduled appointment. Halfhour appointments will be available for assistance with networking, job campaigns, and interview skills; one-hour reservations can be made for access to one of two computer work stations. For residents conducting a job search, stop by the center, meet the director, and become familiar with the resources available. The center is located in the newly-renovated Community Resource room at Schaumburg Township, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. It is on the middle level across from the Activity Center. For more information, call 847.285.4553 or e-mail RPPE.careering@gmail.com. Information Technology Knowledge Network (iTKN) For IT professionals. Date: 2nd and 4th Wednesday APRIL 8, 2015 - CELEBRATE EXPERIENCE/THE MATURE WORKER Over 40? Told you’re Overqualified? Experiencing age discrimination? Getting rejections? Chang your career path to do something you would really enjoy doing? Have you brainstormed lately about what you want to do with the rest of your life??? PLEASE ARRIVE BY 12:45, AS WE START AT 1:00 IN ORDER TO COMPLETE BOTH SESSIONS! Career Connections Ministry Harvest Bible Chapel Friday, March 27, 2015 Get insight into different career options, while possibly extending your career into retirement – and enjoying the ride! Learn what employers today are looking for in the “mature” worker – and learn how to cope with the trauma of job loss. Learn which employers are searching and hiring “mature” workers and get tips on selling your transferable strengths and experience in an interview and presenting a suitable resume! Be sure to reserve your space now – Call 815-338-7100 Ext. 2771 OR email - workforcecenterRR@yahoo.com We appreciate pre-sign ups, so that we can have the correct amount of handouts, but note if you sign up and then cannot attend, please let us know. Thanks! Please arrive BEFORE 1:00, so that we can start on time. Phone: (815) 338-7100 extension 228 to reserve a space Fax: (815) 338-7125 Linda Kasprzak, CWDP Business Services Representative McHenry County Workforce Network 500 Russel Court Woodstock, IL 60098 815-338-7100x273 - 815-338-7125 fax ldkasprzak@co.mchenry.il.us www.mchenrycountyworkforce.com Sponsored by McHenry County Job Training Technology Sales and Support Professionals (TSSP) Monday, April 6 and 20, 2015 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Barrington Career Center, 600 Hart Road, Barrington, Illinois Date: Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month, excluding any holidays that fall on a Monday. Career Connections Ministry Harvest Bible Chapel Friday, March 27, 2015 Phone: 630-369-0037 Contact: Bill Gallagher To exchange leads, ideas, and encouragement for technology professionals both employed and in transition. TSSP Networking (Technology Sales and Support Professionals) was established to provide a networking group of like-minded, talented professionals. As I.T. sales and sales support professionals marketing ourselves in the present economy we face very similar and difficult challenges. We hope to fill the need of our members in transition (looking for work) that are not being met by other groups. We also hope to attract those that are currently employed in our field and retain the support of our members as they land new employment. The mission of TSSP Networking is to provide a specialized career-networking group dedicated to the needs of I. T. sales and sales support professionals. To follow the 80/20 rule, 80% of our time focused upon inter-networking efforts that result in live telephone conversations and 20% on benefits to the group at large. To share contacts and insight to help us network into sales organizations and that we treat contacts with the respect and confidentiality that our professional relationships require. Skokie Career Support Group Monday, April 20, 2015 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton Street, Skokie, Il 60077 Date: 3rd Monday Phone: (847) 673-7774. Website: www.chicagojobs.org Alleluia! Professional Network Group Monday, April 20, 2015 from 6:45 PM to 8:00 PM Meetings are held every 3rd Monday of the month at 6:45 PM Alleluia Lutheran Church, Book & 103rd, Naperville, IL 60564 (630) 904-3311 Career Connections Ministry Harvest Bible Chapel Friday, March 27, 2015 http://www.alleluialutheran.org The Alleluia! Professional Network Group invites you to attend our monthly networking meeting for an evening of job search skill building, networking, and of course, fun! Chicago Training Network – Midwest Tuesday, April 21, 2015 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM Panera Bread, 1191 East Ogden Avenue, Naperville, IL 60563 Date: Third Tuesday Phone: (630) 548-5070 Contact: Steve Gawron Email: sgawron@core.com Our monthly meeting is open, free-of-charge, to any person involved in any part of the Training Industry (Instructors, Educators, Technical Writers, ELearning, Organizational Development, and Training Management). Chicago Training Network is a not for profit networking group. The only cost is your participation. You can request membership in our Yahoo Group by contacting Steve Gawron. Pay-It-FORWARD Networking Group Tuesday, April 21, 2015 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 200 N. Plum Grove Rd.; Palatine, IL 60067 Date: 3rd Tuesday Phone: 847-359-1549 Email davidckrull@aol.com Career Connections Ministry Harvest Bible Chapel Friday, March 27, 2015 Website: www.ilcp.org The Pay-It-FORWARD Networking group: -Is designed to help those that are unemployed, under-employed, or are considering a career switch. -Events topics, dates, times and Locations - may be subject to change. -Notification of ANY changes will be done to its subscribing members via e-mail only. -Opens with a general prayer, followed by a speaker, and then networking. -Also invited are volunteer helpers, speakers, companies that are currently hiring, or needing help to grow. -These sessions are open to the public and free to all. Dress is business casual. -Bring your resumes, business cards and/or any promotional materials, along with your smile and a willingness to help others. -By helping others we are also helping ourselves. Take YOUR part by helping others. Show others how to do the same and so on. DuPage Executive Network (The DEN) Tuesday, April 28, 2015 from 9:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. College of DuPage, 425 Fawell, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 Directions: Building K-305, Parking Lot 10, Door K-2, West Commons Date: Fourth Tuesday Phone: (630) 942-2230 Email: den@cdnet.cod.edu Website: http://www.cod-theden.com/ The DuPage Executive Network: a service to senior level executives and professionals throughout the Chicago metropolitan area, in pre-through-post career transition, offering camaraderie, fellowship and a professional organization dedicated to assisting with your transition. Group for senior Career Connections Ministry Harvest Bible Chapel Friday, March 27, 2015 management executives working in career transition with minimum base of $75,000 in last position. Harper College at the Arlington Heights WorkNet Center presents: REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS. ONSITE REGISTRATION IS UNAVAILABLE. General Registration Link http://harpercollege-at-weddivision.eventbrite.com MARCH/APRIL 2015 WORKFORCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS Note: Workshops are held at multiple locations Contact: WED@harpercollege.edu / 847-925-6640 When: Thursday, April 16, 2015 from 9:00-10:30 a.m. Where: Arlington Heights WorkNet Center, 723 W. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights Cost: No cost to participants Registration Required. No onsite registration. Registration closes Wednesday, April 15 at 8:00 p.m. Register online at: http://harpercollege-at-wed-division.eventbrite.com Career Transitions Career transitions are challenging, but not impossible. Candidates moving from one industry/position to another are competing against others who currently work in those roles or industries; the goal is to illustrate to employers that your transferrable skills outweigh direct experience. In this presentation, we’ll cover real life examples of people who have successfully transitioned from one industry to another: how they identified and capitalized on transferrable skills, and how they presented these skills on paper and in the interview. When: Thursday, April 16, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Career Connections Ministry Harvest Bible Chapel Friday, March 27, 2015 Where: Arlington Heights WorkNet Center, 723 W. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights Cost: No cost to participants Registration Required. No onsite registration. Registration closes Wednesday, April 15 at 8:00 p.m. Register online at: http://harpercollege-at-wed-division.eventbrite.com Now, Discover Your Strengths Are you doing what you do best and fully utilizing your natural talents at work and in your life? Learn how to be successful by operating in your areas of strength and managing your areas of weakness. You will be given an access code to complete the StrengthsFinder 2.0 online assessment to discover your top five talents. The results will provide new insight into who you are and what you could offer an employer. Basic computer skills and a working email address are required. Due to limited resources, participants may only take this workshop once. When: Monday, April 20, 2015 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Where: Arlington Heights WorkNet Center, 723 W. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights Cost: No cost to participants Registration Required. No onsite registration. Registration closes Monday, April 20 at 12:00 p.m. Register online at: http://harpercollegeat-wed-division.eventbrite.com LinkedIn Part 1 Is your profile optimized to bring you the most views? Does your profile tell a potential employer how you can solve their problem? Join us for a hands-on workshop with Dee Reinhardt and use the opportunity to make changes to your profile with professional feedback to create a topnotch profile. Participants must have an active LinkedIn profile to register for this workshop. When: Monday, April 27, 2015 from 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Where: Arlington Heights WorkNet Center, 723 W. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights Cost: No cost to participants Career Connections Ministry Harvest Bible Chapel Friday, March 27, 2015 Registration Required. No onsite registration. Registration closes Sunday, April 26 at 8:00 p.m. Register online at: http://harpercollegeat-wed-division.eventbrite.com LinkedIn Part 2 You have a top-notch profile on LinkedIn, now what do you do? This hands-on workshop presented by Dee Reinhardt will cover the steps for successful networking using LinkedIn and how to search for and connect with people, join or follow groups and companies, and what you should be doing on a regular basis to get the most value out of your profile. Participants must have an active LinkedIn profile to register for this workshop. When: Monday, April 27, 2015 from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Where: Arlington Heights WorkNet Center, 723 W. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights Cost: No cost to participants Registration Required. No onsite registration. Registration closes Sunday, April 26 at 8:00 p.m. Register online at: http://harpercollegeat-wed-division.eventbrite.com O*NET Career Exploration Explore career options and plan transitions using the O*NET assessment tool. This workshop will guide you through the online process of creating a personal interest profile and use this information to search compatible occupations. Learn how to research databases with occupational information on wages, current employment and future job outlook. Basic ability to use the Internet required. Due to limited resources, participants may only take this workshop once. When: Monday, April 27, 2015 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Where: Arlington Heights WorkNet Center, 723 W. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights Cost: No cost to participants Registration Required. No onsite registration. Registration closes Monday, April 27 at 12:00 p.m. Register online at: http://harpercollegeat-wed-division.eventbrite.com Career Connections Ministry Harvest Bible Chapel Friday, March 27, 2015 Career Resource Center at Grove Cultural Campus, 40 East Old Mill Road, Suite 105, Lake Forest, IL 60045 Career Resource Center General Information Open Monday through Friday Time: M, W, Th, Friday 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tu 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Phone: (847) 295-5626 Fax: (847) 295-5430 Contact: Jan Cline Leahy, Director E-mail: info@careerresourcecenter.org Website: www.careerresourcecenter.org Costs: Processing fee of $40 for all new clients and former clients returning for a new search, all services and programs are at no charge. Networking meetings several Tuesday evenings each month. Please check calendar on CRC Web Page for specific dates and times. Sessions following are free for members and $15 for nonmembers: WEBSITES: Where the Jobs are in Cook County: www.worknetncc.com/Uploads/Where_are_the_Jobs_Q1_2014_final.pdf Illinois WorkNet/IDES all seminars register at http://www.worknetncc.com/index.php Women for Hire Job Website: http://jobs.womenforhire.com/ Job Training & Economic Development http://www.ildceo.net/dceo/Bureaus/Workforce_Development/Employers/JTED.htm Career Connections Ministry Harvest Bible Chapel Friday, March 27, 2015 Workforce Investment Act Programs & Services http://www.ildceo.net/dceo/Bureaus/Workforce_Development/Job+Seeker/2-program+overview.htm Workforce Investment Act & Grant Opportunities http://www.ildceo.net/dceo/Bureaus/Workforce_Development/ Illinois Worknet Center Resume Tool http://www.illinoisworknet.com/vos_portal/residents/en/Prepare/Resume/ResumeRequirements.htm Illinois Worknet Center Job Search Tools http://www.illinoisworknet.com/vos_portal/residents/en/Jobs/Find/ Illinois Dept of Employment Security Services for Veterans http://www.ides.state.il.us/veterans/default.asp Illinois Worknet Center - Train Your Employees http://www.illinoisworknet.com/vos_portal/business/en/Find_Talent/ Illinois Worknet Center / College & Universities Career Services http://www.illinoisworknet.com/vos_portal/business/en/Resources/Colleges_Universities/ Illinois Worknet Center / Re-Entry Candidates http://www.illinoisworknet.com/vos_portal/business/en/Resources/Illinois_Re-Entry_Program/ State Representative La Shawn K. Ford - Eighth District Workforce Development www.lashawnford.com Free Daily Jobs Newsletter: www.lashawnfordjobs.com Marines and Friends, Good morning. Just wanted to share a link for a listing of Federal Government internships available. Please go to: http://www.makingthedifference.org/federalinternships/search/srartRow/70 . This will be great for any of our aspiring Veterans who are currently still in school but wants to do an intern with a Federal Agency. Please pass on the information to your Veterans. Thank you. Respectfully, Staff Sergeant Rhome Ray A. Gozun United States Marine Corps District Injured Support Coordinator Wounded Warrior Regiment / Illinois Phone: 773-467-6345 Fax: 847-266-3166 Email: rhomeray.gozun@usmc.mil Career Connections Ministry Harvest Bible Chapel Friday, March 27, 2015 Twitter Job Postings –no Twitter account needed Follow this link: http://tweetmyjobs.com Thank you for your continued prayer and support of this ministry! Have a blessed week. The Career Connections Team Career Connections Ministry Webpage: www.harvestbiblechapel.org/career Contact us at abecker@harvestbiblechapel.org or by phoning David Shumway at 847-398-7005 x1208. Many Thanks to the volunteer CCM Newsletter Team: Mary Chase –Production / Production Coordinator Send feedback to Alyssa Becker at abecker@harvestbiblechapel.org Career Connections Ministry Harvest Bible Chapel Friday, March 27, 2015