PowerPoint: create effective data visualization presentations (Virtual Class)
2026-01-28 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
PowerPoint: create effective data visualization presentations
Learn to use PowerPoint’s graphic options like charts, tables, SmartArt, and more to create meaningful and impactful presentations that help your audience visualize and understand key data points. Creating impactful PowerPoint presentations involves leveraging its graphic options to visualize data effectively. Learn how about these key tools and how to use them.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS Class! Registration closes 24 hours prior to class.

PLEASE NOTE:

You must register as there is limited space for this virtual class.

Check in 10 minutes prior to class. ABSOLUTELY NO ADMITTANCE after session starts.

Classes are for individuals age 18+.

If you need to cancel, please let us know a minimum of 48 hours prior to class so someone else on the waiting list can use your seat.

Please DO NOT REGISTER MORE THAN ONCE.

This American Job Center is committed to providing all customers with quality, professional services as well as a safe and comfortable learning environment. The use of our resources implies acceptance of our Customer Code of Conduct, which is based on the principle of respect for all customers and staff. READ: https://www.ajcwheeling.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Customer-Code-of-Conduct-handout.pdf
QUESTIONS? EMAIL contact@bcsillinois.org

Organize Your Job Search! A Step-by-Step Guide (In Person workshop)
2026-01-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL, 60016, United States
Organize Your Job Search! A Step-by-Step Guide – Organize your Job Search – Get Results! Get Help! Get Hired!
Get tips on what makes an effective job search and how to target your resume, develop a crisp “elevator speech,” practice successful interview techniques, and more. How do you start? Where do you start? What do you do?
This workshop provides those answers and more – and the best part – it is free. You can ask as many questions as you want.
Get the help you need.

Presented by a workforce professional from Business and Career Services, Inc, This center is one of more than 3,000 federally funded American Job Centers nationwide that provide services for both job seekers and employers.
In this workshop you’ll learn:

How to streamline your job search strategy.
Why it is important to tailor your resume to job applications.
How to craft a compelling elevator speech.
Important preparation before an interview and how to follow-up after an interview.
Best practices to stay organized and persistent.

Register today! Space is limited. Walk-ins accepted on a space available basis only. Pre-registration is strongly recommended.
QUESTIONS: contact@bcsillinois.org
IMPORTANT: For additional virtual job fairs, free workshops and free computer classes, visit https://www.ajcwheeling.com/events/
BCS is committed to providing all customers with quality, professional services as well as a safe and comfortable learning environment. The use of our resources (in person or virtual) implies acceptance of our Customer Code of Conduct (see attached Code of Conduct), which is based on the principle of respect for all customers and staff. https://www.ajcwheeling.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Customer-Code-of-Conduct-handout.pdf
Our agency is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Funding for this program is made possible through a grant provided by the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership. This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. For more information please visit ChiCookWorks.org/DOL-Funding
Subject to change without notice.

Work 4 Illinois Recruitment Workshop
2026-01-28 10:00 - 11:30 | American Job Center in Wheeling, 1400 South Wolf Road, Building 200, Suite 200, Wheeling, IL, 60090, United States
Are You Looking for a State of Illinois Job?
The Illinois Department of Employment Security invites You to a Work 4 Illinois Recruitment Workshop featuring Central Management Services!
The workshop will include the following services:

Instruction on how to apply for jobs with the State of Illinois
Overview of current job openings & opportunities with multiple agencies
Summary of the application process and a walkthrough of the CMS100
Tips for applying and interviewing
Completion and collection of application requirements
Information on IllinoisJobLink.com

Date: Wednesday, January 280th, 10:00am through 11:30am
Location: 1400 S. Wolf Rd. Suite 200, Wheeling, IL 60090
Pre-registration is required. To pre-register, call Darius Ardelean at 847-484-8182, or email Darius.ardelean@illinois.gov,
Alejandra Baidoc at 847-484-8127 or email Alejandra.baidoc@illinois.gov, or email Sylvia Valadez Sylvia.valadez@illinois.gov

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2026.01.28 – CMS Workshop 1.28.2026

Canva Basics - Create content for print, presentations and social media (Virtual Class)
2026-01-28 13:00 - 14:30
Canva Basics – Create content for print, presentations and social media with this free online graphic design app
You don’t need to be a graphic designer to produce professional looking designs! By utilizing Canva’s built-in templates, photo and font options anyone can create exciting content to be shared online, posted on social media site, or even professionally printed on paper, tee-shirts or mugs.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS CLASS! Registration closes 24 hours prior to class.

PLEASE NOTE:

You must register as there is limited space for this virtual class.

Log in 10 minutes prior to workshop. ABSOLUTELY NO ADMITTANCE after session starts. Be sure to allow enough time to log in.

Classes are for individuals age 18+.

If you need to cancel, please let us know a minimum of 48 hours prior to class so someone else on the waiting list can use your seat.

Please DO NOT REGISTER MORE THAN ONCE.

This American Job Center is committed to providing all customers with quality, professional services as well as a safe and comfortable learning environment. The use of our resources implies acceptance of our Customer Code of Conduct, which is based on the principle of respect for all customers and staff. READ: https://www.ajcwheeling.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Customer-Code-of-Conduct-handout.pdf
QUESTIONS? EMAIL contact@bcsillinois.org
