Excel Pivot Tables Level II (Virtual Class)
2025-03-26 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | IL
In this 90-minute webinar we’ll dive deeper into Pivot Tables exploring Pivot Charts, Slicers, Timelines, Calculated Fields and Custom Grouping. Familiarity with basic pivot tables 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. 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

Hanover Township 14th ANNUAL JOB FAIR
2025-03-26 11:00 - 14:00 | Hanover Township Center, 240 S. IL Route 59, Bartlett, IL, 60103, United States
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Canva Basics - Create content for print, presentations and social media (Virtual Class)
2025-03-26 13:00 - 14:30 | IL
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 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. 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

IBEW Empowering Women in Electrical Construction
2025-03-26 16:00 - 19:00 | IBEW 701 Local Union Hall, 28600 Bella Vista Parkway, Warrenville, 60555, United States

Excel Advanced Concepts: Additional Data Analysis tools (Virtual Class)
2025-03-27 09:30 - 11:00 | IL
Excel Advanced Concepts: Additional Data Analysis tools – Data validation, Subtotal and What-Ifs
This 90-minute webinar focuses on some additional data tools available in Excel that are very useful but often overlooked. We’ll talk about data validation, the Subtotal feature (an alternative to pivot tables), and the What-If tools.
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. 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

Government and Municipal Hiring Event
2025-03-27 10:00 - 13:00 | Moraine Valley Community College Building M, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills, IL, 60465, United States

Techapalooza for Job Seekers
2025-03-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Village of Richton Park, 4445 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, IL, 60471, United States
Welcome to Techapalooza for Job Seekers | 03.27.25!
Join us at Village of Richton Park for a day filled with tech workshops, networking opportunities, and career advice to help you land your dream job. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast looking to break into the industry or a seasoned professional seeking new opportunities, this event is perfect for you. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with industry experts and fellow job seekers. Mark your calendars for 03.27.2025 and get ready to take your career to the next level!

Free Certified Tax Preparation
2025-03-27 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-03 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-10 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

PowerPoint: create effective data visualization presentations (Virtual Workshop)
2025-03-27 13:00 - 14:30 | IL
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 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

Excel Basics Part 1 (Virtual Workshop)
2025-04-01 09:30 - 11:00 | IL
How spreadsheets work, basic formulas, functions, and formatting
This webinar is part 1 of a 3-part webinar series designed to introduce key concepts crucial to building a working knowledge of MS Excel. In this webinar we’ll talk about the Excel environment, explore basic formulas and functions, and discuss spreadsheet formatting options.
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 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
subject to change without notice.

Target Your Resume (In Person)
2025-04-01 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

MS Word Basics (Virtual Workshop)
2025-04-01 13:00 - 14:30 | IL
Basic editing and formatting: fonts, bulleted lists, indentation, and line spacing
This 90-minute webinar is designed to introduce key concepts crucial to building a working knowledge of MS Word. In this webinar we’ll talk about the Word environment, and explore the essential editing/formatting tools necessary to create basic documents.
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 15 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
Subject to change without notice

Target Your Resume (Virtual workshop)
2025-04-01 14:00 - 15:00 | IL
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 | 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 | IL
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 | IL
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 | IL
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 | 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

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 | IL
2025.04.08 – HeartlandVirtual Job Fair Flyer_April2025_

Excel Basics Part 3 (Virtual Workshop)
2025-04-09 09:30 - 11:00 | IL
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 | IL
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 | IL
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 | IL
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.
