American Job Center in Wheeling

Target Your Resume (Virtual workshop)
2025-04-01 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-15 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Location: This is a virtual workshop. You will be emailed the link shortly before the workshop begins. Please watch for an email from peercounselor@bcsillinois.org .
Learn from someone who understands the job search journey and the challenges you are facing. During this in-person session, participants will learn methods to improve their resumes with guidance through a Peer Counselor.
Topics will include:

Tips and tricks to target your resume
Tailoring content with keywords and formatting strategies
Learning how to highlight skills, experiences and success’s effectively
Getting tips on how to make the resume stand out to employers or applicant tracking systems (ATS)

Workshop Location: This is a virtual workshop. You will be emailed the link shortly before the workshop begins. Please watch for an email from peercounselor@bcsillinois.org .

IMPORTANT: For additional job fairs, free workshops and free computer classes, visit northcookjobcenter.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
Questions? Email contact@bcsillinois.org

Elevator Speech and Interview Secrets (In Person)
2025-04-01 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-15 14:00 - 15:00 | American Job Center in Wheeling, 1400 South Wolf Road, Building 200, Suite 200, Wheeling, IL, 60090, United States
Location: 1400 S Wolf Road, Building 200, Wheeling, IL 60090
Learn from someone who understands the job search journey and the challenges you are facing. During this in-person session, participants will learn methods to prepare for interviews with guidance through a Peer Counselor.
Topics will include:

Preparation of an Elevator Speech
Knowing your audience and researching techniques
Applying the SARS interviewing method
Top interview blunders

Workshop Location: 1400 S Wolf Road, Building 200, Wheeling, IL 60090 (American Job Center in Wheeling). ONE block south of Palatine-Willow Road & Wolf Road. WEST side of Wolf Road. Ample free parking in front.

IMPORTANT: For additional job fairs, free workshops and free computer classes, visit northcookjobcenter.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
Questions? Email: contact@bcsillinois.org

Excel Basics Part 2 (Virtual Workshop)
2025-04-02 09:30 - 11:00
Sort and filter data, work with columns, rows, sheets, and copy/paste
This webinar is part 2 of a 3-part webinar series designed to introduce key concepts crucial to building a working knowledge of MS Excel. In this 90-minute webinar we’ll learn to sort and filter, work with columns, rows and sheets, and explore different ways to use copy and paste in Excel.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS WORKSHOP!

Once you register, you will receive the link to enter class shortly before class. Please watch for an email from North Cook Job Center <customercare@GoToWebinar.com>
PLEASE NOTE:

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

Check in 15 minutes prior to workshop. ABSOLUTELY NO ADMITTANCE after session starts. Be sure to allow enough time for traffic, construction & weather.

Workshops 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

Job Search Strategy 101 (Virtual workshop)
2025-04-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-16 10:00 - 11:00
Location: This is a virtual workshop. You will receive an email with the link to enter class shortly before class. Please watch for an email from the Peer Counselors at BCSIllinois.org.
Learn from someone who understands the job search journey and the challenges you are facing. During this in-person and interactive session, participants will learn how to organize their job search with guidance through a Peer Counselor.
This sessions will include:

An introduction to job search tools and platforms, job boards or company websites
Tips on how to organize your job search, track applications, set goals and manage time to stay motivated and efficient
Instructions on how to refine your job search approach

Workshop Location: This is a virtual workshop. You will receive an email with the link to enter class shortly before class. Please watch for an email from the Peer Counselors at BCSIllinois.org.

IMPORTANT: For additional job fairs, free workshops and free computer classes, visit northcookjobcenter.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
Questions? Email: contact@bcsillinois.org

PowerPoint Basics (Virtual Workshop)
2025-04-02 13:00 - 14:30
Create a slide presentation using themes, graphics, and transitions:
In this 90-minute webinar you’ll learn how to create PowerPoint slides and explore how to take advantage of PowerPoint’s many built-in template and style features to help streamline your PowerPoint process!
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS WORKSHOP! Registration closes 24 hours prior to class.

Once you register, you will receive the link to enter class shortly before class. Please watch for an email from North Cook Job Center <customercare@GoToWebinar.com>
PLEASE NOTE:

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

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

Workshops 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

Job Search Strategy 101 (In Person)
2025-04-02 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-16 14:00 - 15:00 | American Job Center in Wheeling, 1400 South Wolf Road, Building 200, Suite 200, Wheeling, IL, 60090, United States
Location: 1400 S Wolf Road, Building 200, Wheeling, IL 60090
Learn from someone who understands the job search journey and the challenges you are facing. During this in-person and interactive session, participants will learn how to organize their job search with guidance through a Peer Counselor.
This sessions will include:

An introduction to job search tools and platforms, job boards or company websites
Tips on how to organize your job search, track applications, set goals and manage time to stay motivated and efficient
Instructions on how to refine your job search approach

Workshop Location: 1400 S Wolf Road, Building 200, Wheeling, IL 60090 (American Job Center in Wheeling). ONE block south of Palatine-Willow Road & Wolf Road. WEST side of Wolf Road. Ample free parking in front.

IMPORTANT: For additional job fairs, free workshops and free computer classes, visit northcookjobcenter.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
Questions? Email: contact@bcsillinois.org

Career Forward Event
2025-04-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Harper Wojcik Center, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL, 60067, United States
You’re invited!
An evening of inspiration and action designed exclusively for adults looking to restart or refresh their careers.
5:00-7:15 p.m., Wednesday, April 2 FREE
Wojcik Conference Center at Harper College
register now.
(Enter from Roselle Road, Park in Lot 14) Map and Directions
1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine

Free Certified Tax Preparation
2025-02-20 12:00 - 16:00 | Harper College Learning and Career Center, 1375 South Wolf Road, Prospect Heights, IL, 60070, United States
FREE Certified Tax Preparation
February to April 2025
Thursday afternoons in Prospect Heights
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

OR CALL 847.385.6001
click below to download flyer
AARP 2025 Flyer (003) taxes weekly from Feb thru April

LinkedIn Basics-FREE- In Person Tuesday April 8, 2025
2025-04-08 09:30 - 11:30 | American Job Center in Wheeling, 1400 South Wolf Road, Building 200, Suite 200, Wheeling, IL, 60090, United States
Take the LinkedIn Basics workshop to enhance your profile. Participants must have a LinkedIn profile, access to username, password & email.

LinkedIn Beginners-FREE- In Person
Preregistration is required.

Come join us on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at the American Job Center in Wheeling for a hands-on workshop on how to enhance your LinkedIn profile! This event is perfect for getting your profile seen in searches.
Instructor Dee Reinhardt leads this highly interactive session. Participants must have a LinkedIn profile, access to username and password, and access the email associated with LinkedIn profile.
“Get Your LinkedIn Profile Seen”
Key aspects of a LinkedIn profile will be covered and how to enhance them to be more visible to recruiters and potential employers. Keywords and how to use them will improve your profile presence in search results. How to use AI to find the best way to express your experience will be provided.

Heartland Virtual Job Fair
2025-04-08 14:00 - 15:00
2025.04.08 – HeartlandVirtual Job Fair Flyer_April2025_

Excel Basics Part 3 (Virtual Workshop)
2025-04-09 09:30 - 11:00
Function overview & troubleshooting, Comments, and printing in Excel
This webinar is part 3 of a 3-part webinar series designed to introduce key concepts crucial to building a working knowledge of MS Excel. In this 90-minute webinar we’ll explore additional functions, look at how functions behave in the Excel environment, add Comments, and discuss printing options in Excel.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS WORKSHOP!

Once you register, you will receive the link to enter class shortly before class. Please watch for an email from North Cook Job Center <customercare@GoToWebinar.com>
PLEASE NOTE:

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

Log in 15 minutes prior to workshop. ABSOLUTELY NO ADMITTANCE after session starts. Be sure to allow enough time for traffic, construction & weather.

Workshops 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

Excel Advanced Concepts - Get Started with Excel Tables (Virtual Class)
2025-04-09 13:00 - 14:30
You’ve heard of Excel tables but never had a chance to use them? Learn how to structure Excel tables, understand the differences between normal ranges and tables, and the advantages of using tables to create more complex pivot tables and use the Power Query Feature.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS WORKSHOP!

Registration closes 24 hours prior to class.
Once you register, you will receive the link to enter class shortly before class. Please watch for an email from North Cook Job Center <customercare@GoToWebinar.com>

PLEASE NOTE:

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

Log in 15 minutes prior to workshop. ABSOLUTELY NO ADMITTANCE after session starts. Be sure to allow enough time to log in.

Workshops 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

Job Search and Career Services Drop-in Assistance (In Person)
2025-04-09 13:00 - 14:30 | Niles-Maine District Library, 6960 W Oakton St, Niles, IL, 60714, United States
Location: Niles-Maine District Library, 6960 W Oakton St. Niles, IL 60714
Join us on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 1p – 2:30pm (Chicago time), for an in-person event that will transform your job search game!
Business and Career Services employment specialists are available for in-person assistance with career counseling and job search support. Bring your questions about navigating the job search and a copy of your resume or cover letter if you have one. Employers with questions about staffing and recruitment are also welcome. Drop-in sessions: may be limited to 15 minutes when others are waiting.
Don’t miss this chance to gain a competitive edge in your job search. Register now and unlock the potential of your resume!
IMPORTANT: For additional job fairs, free workshops and free computer classes, visit northcookjobcenter.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
QUESTIONS? EMAIL contact@bcsillinois.org
Subject to change without notice.

Excel Focus on Functions - Lookup and Reference: explore VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP and alternatives like INDEX and MATCH (virtual class)
2025-04-10 09:30 - 11:00
VLOOKUP is a must-have Excel function that’s used to manipulate data. In this 90-minute webinar we’ll explore VLOOKUP and the additional options that make it such a useful tool. We’ll also look at some alternatives to VLOOKUP like INDEX/MATCH.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS WORKSHOP! Registration closes 24 hours prior to class.

Once you register, you will receive the link to enter class shortly before class. Please watch for an email from North Cook Job Center <customercare@GoToWebinar.com>
PLEASE NOTE:

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

Log in 15 minutes prior to workshop. ABSOLUTELY NO ADMITTANCE after session starts. Be sure to allow enough time to log in.

Workshops 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

Word Level II - Efficient document design with Styles, Style sets, and built-in Quick Parts (virtual class)
2025-04-10 13:00 - 14:30
Discover the power of Styles – the efficient way to format and design Word documents. If you’re a regular user of Word creating reports, proposals, manuscripts, etc. learning to use Styles is a game changer! Your productivity will SOAR if iInstead of using direct formatting, you use styles to format your document so you can quickly and easily apply a set of formatting choices consistently.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS WORKSHOP! Registration closes 24 hours prior to class.

Once you register, you will receive the link to enter class shortly before class. Please watch for an email from North Cook Job Center <customercare@GoToWebinar.com>
PLEASE NOTE:

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

Log in 15 minutes prior to workshop. ABSOLUTELY NO ADMITTANCE after session starts. Be sure to allow enough time to log in.

Workshops 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 and Get Results (In Person workshop)
2025-04-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Blue Island Public Library, 2433 York Street, Blue Island, IL, 60406, United States
Organize Your Job Search and Get Results
April 10, 2025
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Blue Island Public Library 2433 York Street, Blue Island, IL 60406
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, located at the American Job Center in Wheeling. 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 northcookjobcenter.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

Hospitality Hires Chicago 2025: The Eighth Year is a Great Year
2025-04-15 09:00 - 15:00 | Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe, Chicago, IL, 60603, United States
Hospitality Hires Chicago 2025: The Eighth Year is a Great Year
Save the date for the 8th Annual Hospitality Hires Chicago, a Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership production, on Tuesday April 15 from 9 am to 3 pm! This year’s event will once again be held at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel, 17 East Monroe Street, Chicago.
Here’s a look at last year’s event: https://youtu.be/eMML1T72oek

Hospitality Hires Chicago is an opportunity for employers and pre-screened job seekers to meet and interview. Working with Chicago and Cook County’s premier workforce agencies, HHC provides employers with an opportunity to take a strategic approach to finding your next best hire and for job seekers to find their next best employment opportunity.
To date, HHC events have helped more than 1,000 people get hired or secure conditional job offers and have provided more than 400 employers with access to more than a thousand pre-screened work-ready candidates. Employers from hospitality & tourism, retail, transportation, food services, customer service, and related sectors attend and are committed to hiring hundreds of local residents.
Career seeker registration opens on Tuesday, February 25. Check out our website or follow us on social media to register.
Thank you to our HHC 2025 sponsors: Choose Chicago, The Magnificent Mile Association, Illinois Restaurant Association, Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association, Chicago Loop Alliance, Near South Planning Board, Cook County and the City of Chicago, Origami Work Foundation are excited to partner with the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership for this event.

Target Your Resume (In Person)
2025-04-15 10:00 - 11:00 | American Job Center in Wheeling, 1400 South Wolf Road, Building 200, Suite 200, Wheeling, IL, 60090, United States
Location: American Job Center, 1400 S Wolf Road, Building 200, Wheeling, IL 60090
Learn from someone who understands the job search journey and the challenges you are facing. During this in-person session, participants will learn methods to improve their resumes with guidance through a Peer Counselor.
Topics will include:

Tips and tricks to target your resume
Tailoring content with keywords and formatting strategies
Learning how to highlight skills, experiences and success’s effectively
Getting tips on how to make the resume stand out to employers or applicant tracking systems (ATS)

Workshop Location: 1400 S Wolf Road, Building 200, Wheeling, IL 60090 (American Job Center in Wheeling). ONE block south of Palatine-Willow Road & Wolf Road. WEST side of Wolf Road. Ample free parking in front.

IMPORTANT: For additional job fairs, free workshops and free computer classes, visit northcookjobcenter.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
Questions? Email contact@bcsillinois.org

Excel Function Overview (In Person Class)
2025-04-16 09:30 - 12:00 | American Job Center in Wheeling, 1400 South Wolf Road, Building 200, Suite 200, Wheeling, IL, 60090, United States
Excel Function Overview (In Person Class)
Excel Functions Overview: Setup, structure and syntax, common problems with functions, and troubleshooting tips
Not as confident about Excel functions as you’d like to be? This in person class is designed for people who who have used Excel but don’t feel they know enough about functions. We’ll talk about function syntax, how to recognize problems with functions, how the function library is organized, and some general troubleshooting for Excel spreadsheets.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS WORKSHOP!

Registration closes 24 hours prior to class. Walk-ins accepted on a space available basis.
Workshop Location:
American Job Center in Wheeling
1400 S Wolf Road, Building 200, Suite 200, Wheeling, IL 60090
(One block south of Palatine/Willow Road & Wolf Road – west side of Wolf Rd. Ample free parking in front.)
PLEASE NOTE:

You must register as there is only space for 15 people per workshop.
Check in 15 minutes prior to workshop. ABSOLUTELY NO ADMITTANCE after session starts. Be sure to allow enough time for traffic, construction & weather.
Workshops are for individuals age 18+.
Each person has their own computer for learning.
If you need to cancel, please let us know a minimum of 48 hours prior to class so someone else can use your seat. We will have an extensive waiting list – so if you cannot come – PLEASE CANCEL.
Please do NOT REGISTER MULTIPLE TIMES.

The American Job Center in Wheeling 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

Excel Pivot Tables (New! In-Person)
2025-04-16 13:00 - 15:30 | American Job Center in Wheeling, 1400 South Wolf Road, Building 200, Suite 200, Wheeling, IL, 60090, United States
Learn the basics of Pivot Table construction in Excel. We’ll discuss data organization, define what a pivot table does, and create several examples of this need-to-know Excel feature. Familiarity with the Sorting and Filtering tools in Excel is recommended.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS WORKSHOP!
Registration closes 24 hours prior to class.

Workshop Location:
American Job Center in Wheeling
1400 S Wolf Road, Building 200, Suite 200, Wheeling, IL 60090
(One block south of Palatine/Willow Road & Wolf Road – west side of Wolf Rd. Ample free parking in front.)
PLEASE NOTE:

You must register as there is only space for 15 people per workshop.
Check in 15 minutes prior to workshop. ABSOLUTELY NO ADMITTANCE after session starts. Be sure to allow enough time for traffic, construction & weather.
Workshops are for individuals age 18+.
Each person has their own computer for learning.
If you need to cancel, please let us know a minimum of 48 hours prior to class so someone else can use your seat. We will have an extensive waiting list – so if you cannot come – PLEASE CANCEL.
Please do NOT REGISTER MULTIPLE TIMES.

The American Job Center in Wheeling 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
subject to change without notice.

Organize Your Job Search and Get Results (In Person workshop)
2025-04-16 15:30 - 17:00 | William Leonard Public Library, 13820 Central Park Avenue, Robbins, IL, 60472, United States
Organize Your Job Search and Get Results
April 16, 2025
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
William Leonard Public Library, 13820 Central Park, Robbins, IL 60472
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, located at the American Job Center in Wheeling. 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 northcookjobcenter.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

Excel Lookup Functions (NEW! In Person Class)
2025-04-17 09:30 - 12:00 | American Job Center in Wheeling, 1400 South Wolf Road, Building 200, Suite 200, Wheeling, IL, 60090, United States
Dig into VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH and other important lookup functions.
In this workshop, we’ll dive into some of the most important lookup functions in Excel and their uses: VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, and other similar functions. These functions are essential for searching for data in large datasets and bringing back related information. We’ll explore the pros and cons of VLOOKUP, INDEX and MATCH.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS WORKSHOP!
Registration closes 24 hours prior to class.

Workshop Location:
American Job Center in Wheeling
1400 S Wolf Road, Building 200, Suite 200, Wheeling, IL 60090
(One block south of Palatine/Willow Road & Wolf Road – west side of Wolf Rd. Ample free parking in front.)
PLEASE NOTE:

You must register as there is only space for 15 people per workshop.
Check in 15 minutes prior to workshop. ABSOLUTELY NO ADMITTANCE after session starts. Be sure to allow enough time for traffic, construction & weather.
Workshops are for individuals age 18+.
Each person has their own computer for learning.
If you need to cancel, please let us know a minimum of 48 hours prior to class so someone else can use your seat. We will have an extensive waiting list – so if you cannot come – PLEASE CANCEL.
Please do NOT REGISTER MULTIPLE TIMES.

The American Job Center in Wheeling 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
Subject to change without notice.

PowerPoint Beyond the Basics - In Person workshop
2025-04-17 13:00 - 15:30 | American Job Center in Wheeling, 1400 South Wolf Road, Building 200, Suite 200, Wheeling, IL, 60090, United States
PowerPoint Beyond the Basics: Intermediate level overview including animation, Slide Masters, Sound, and Looped Presentations.

This in-person class is designed to introduce key concepts crucial to building a working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint. In this class we’ll talk about intermediate level concepts including animation, Slide Masters, sound, and looped presentations.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS WORKSHOP! Registration closes 24 hours prior to class. Walk-ins accepted on a space available basis.

Location of Workshop – North Suburban Cook County American Job Center – 1400 S Wolf Road, Building 200, Suite 200, Wheeling, IL 60090
PLEASE NOTE:

You must register as there is only space for 15 people per workshop.
Check in 10 minutes prior to workshop. No admittance after session starts. Be sure to allow enough time for traffic, construction & weather.
Workshops are for individuals age 18+.
Each person has their own computer for learning.
If you need to cancel, please let us know so someone else can use your seat.

The American Job Center in Wheeling 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
subject to change without notice.

Spring 25 OneTru Career Fair
2025-04-21 11:00 - 14:00 | Harry S Truman College, 1145 W Wilson Av, Chicago, IL, 60640, United States

Excel Pivot Tables Level 1 (Virtual Class)
2025-04-23 09:30 - 11:00
Learn the basics of Pivot Table construction in Excel. We’ll discuss data organization, define what a pivot table does, and create several examples of this need-to-know Excel feature. Familiarity with the Sorting and Filtering tools in Excel is recommended.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS WORKSHOP! Registration closes 24 hours prior to class.

Once you register, you will receive the link to enter class shortly before class. Please watch for an email from:
North Cook Job Center <customercare@GoToWebinar.com>

PLEASE NOTE:

You must register as there is limited space for this virtual workshop.
Log in 10 minutes prior to workshop. ABSOLUTELY NO ADMITTANCE after session starts.
Workshops 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
