Word Basics - In Person
2022-11-03 09:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | American Job Center in Wheeling, 1400 South Wolf Road, Building 200, Suite 200, Wheeling, IL, 60090, United States
This in-person class is designed to introduce key concepts crucial to building a working knowledge of Microsoft Word. In this class we’ll talk about document creation, font, paragraph and page formatting including bulleted lists, alignment, indentation, line spacing and more.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS WORKSHOP!

This Class session is from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM with a break for lunch from 12:00 to 1:00
Location of Class – North Suburban Cook County American Job Center – 1400 S Wolf Road, Suite 200, Wheeling, IL
The North Suburban Cook County 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

WIOA Program Orientation – Virtual
2022-11-03 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-11-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-11-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-12-01 13:00 - 14:00 | IL
Please join us virtually to receive an orientation to services provided at the North Suburban Cook County American Job Center .

If you are unemployed, underemployed, considering a career change, or seeking training, BCS is here to support you in all aspects of your career development journey. We can provide you with career coaching, resume and interviewing assistance, even funding for job training to propel you into careers in high-growth and high-demand industries.
Please join us virtually to receive an orientation to services provided by Business and Career Services, Inc. through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
This orientation will include:

An overview of what exactly WIOA is
How can WIOA help you
Highlights of WIOA Program Offerings
Requirements for program participation
Next steps including connection with a Career Advisor

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS WORKSHOP!

Business and Career Services, Inc is currently providing access to WIOA services throughout Cook County with office locations including:
North Suburban Cook County American Job Center – 1400 S Wolf Road, Suite 200, Wheeling, IL
Education and Work Center6704 Barrington Rd, Hannover Park, IL
Business and Career Services13650 S Claire Blvd, Robbins, IL

PowerPoint Basics - In Person
2022-11-04 09:30 - 15:30 | American Job Center in Wheeling, 1400 South Wolf Road, Building 200, Suite 200, Wheeling, IL, 60090, United States
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 how to create, edit and format slides, use themes, transitions and animation.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS WORKSHOP!

Class session is 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM with a break for lunch from 12:00 to 1:00
Location of Workshop – North Suburban Cook County American Job Center – 1400 S Wolf Road, Suite 200, Wheeling, IL
The North Suburban Cook County 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

Maryville Academy - in-person JOB FAIR
2022-11-04 10:00 - 12:00 | American Job Center in Wheeling, 1400 South Wolf Road, Building 200, Suite 200, Wheeling, IL, 60090, United States
Ever wonder what a hiring manager wants to hear in a job interview?

Maryville Academy – Job Fair!
Friday Nov. 4th at 10am
Join our team for an On-the-Spot Interview – – there’s something for everyone on our team. Find out what’s best for you and your schedule.
LOOKING TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON OUR YOUTH?
Registration is strongly recommended. Walk-ins welcome!

Since our founding in 1883, Maryville has been committed to providing protection and guidance to children. While the challenges that children and families face have changed over the years, Maryville’s commitment to healing children, strengthening families, and building a better community has never wavered.
Maryville Academy is eager to hire for Chicago & Des Plaines locations:

Case Managers
Special Education Teachers
Therapists
Family Advocates
Care Providers
Evening Supervisors
Child Care Workers
RNs and CNA’s
And multiple HR roles

Meet in person with a Maryville Academy representative to find out about career paths, benefits, the interview process and more.
Apply at: https://www.maryvilleacademy.org/employment/available-positions/

Questions? email contact@bcsillinois.org

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

IMPORTANT: For additional virtual job fairs, free workshops and free computer classes, visit

northcookjobcenter.com/events/

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

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Back to Work 50+ Workshop (virtual)
2022-11-08 13:00 - 14:30 | IL
FREE WORKSHOPS FOR 50+ JOBSEEKERS
Learn How to Job Search from the Experts — for Free
You have the experience.
Now regain the confidence.
Save your seat now. Spots are limited. Call 855-850-2525 or register online at: aarpfoundation.org/register

Excel Functions Overview
2022-11-09 09:30 - 11:00 | IL
Not as confident about Excel functions as you’d like to be? This webinar is designed for people 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

Registration ends by 5pm the day prior to the Webinar. Once you register on Eventbrite, you will receive an email from the instructor through GoToWebinar with the link to join this class.
The North Suburban Cook County 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

Word Beyond the Basics
2022-11-09 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! A webinar scheduled later this month will focus on some additional Word tools including Tables and Mail Merge.
Registration ends by 5pm the day prior to the Webinar. Once you register on Eventbrite, you will receive an email from the instructor through GoToWebinar with the link to join this class.

The North Suburban Cook County 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

Excel Focus on Functions - Lookup and Reference
2022-11-10 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
Registration ends by 5pm the day prior to the Webinar. Once you register on Eventbrite, you will receive an email from the instructor through GoToWebinar with the link to join this class.

The North Suburban Cook County 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

IDES JOB FAIR
2022-11-10 09:30 - 12:30 | Arlington Heights Library, 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, 60004, United States
IDES / Arlington Heights Memorial Library
Join us for a Job Fair at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library where Job Seekers have the opportunity to meet over 30 local employers who have immediate employment openings and are ready to hire. Bring copies of your resume and be prepared to interview with some employers on the spot!

PowerPoint Beyond the Basics: Slide Masters and Animation Effects
2022-11-10 13:00 - 14:30 | IL
In this 90-minute webinar we’ll go beyond the basics to learn about object animation and how to create an overall design with Slide Masters. There is an additional 90-minute webinar scheduled later this month we’ll focus on looped presentation, the importance of hyperlinks, and sound options.
Registration ends by 5pm the day prior to the Webinar. Once you register on Eventbrite, you will receive an email from the instructor through GoToWebinar with the link to join this class.

The North Suburban Cook County 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

WIOA Program Orientation – In Person
2022-11-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-11-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-11-29 10:00 - 11:00 | American Job Center in Wheeling, 1400 South Wolf Road, Building 200, Suite 200, Wheeling, IL, 60090, United States
Please join us at the North Suburban Cook County American Job Center to receive an orientation to services .

If you are unemployed, underemployed, considering a career change, or seeking training, BCS is here to support you in all aspects of your career development journey. We can provide you with career coaching, resume and interviewing assistance, even funding for job training to propel you into careers in high-growth and high-demand industries.
Please join us at the North Suburban Cook County American Job Center to receive an orientation to services provided through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
This orientation will include:

An overview of what exactly WIOA is
How can WIOA help you
Highlights of WIOA Program Offerings
Requirements for program participation
Next steps including connection with a Career Advisor

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS WORKSHOP!

Business and Career Services, Inc is currently providing access to WIOA services throughout Cook County with office locations including:
Location of Orientation – North Suburban Cook County American Job Center – 1400 S Wolf Road, Suite 200, Wheeling, IL
Education and Work Center6704 Barrington Rd, Hannover Park, IL
Business and Career Services13650 S Claire Blvd, Robbins, IL

Excel Focus on Functions - IF function
2022-11-16 09:30 - 11:00 | IL
Add power and complexity to your Excel spreadsheets! In this 90-minute webinar we’ll talk about about one of the most powerful functions in Excel – the IF function. We’ll also talk about other logical functions like AND/OR as well as functions like SUMIF and AVERAGEIF

Registration ends by 5pm the day prior to the Webinar. Once you register on Eventbrite, you will receive an email from the instructor through GoToWebinar with the link to join this class.
The North Suburban Cook County 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

Word Advanced Concepts: Tables, Track Changes, and Mail Merge
2022-11-16 13:00 - 14:30 | IL
This 90-minute webinar looks at additional Word tools like mail merge, tables, track changes and AutoCorrect. These are useful tools for anyone who wants to expand their Word skills.
Registration ends by 5pm the day prior to the Webinar. Once you register on Eventbrite, you will receive an email from the instructor through GoToWebinar with the link to join this class.

The North Suburban Cook County 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

Excel Advanced Concepts Pivot Tables
2022-11-17 09:30 - 11:00 | IL
In this 90-minute webinar we’ll talk about what a pivot table does and how to create pivot tables and pivot charts. We’ll also look at some of the additional PivotTable options like Slicers, Timelines, calculated fields and custom grouping.
Registration ends by 5pm the day prior to the Webinar. Once you register on Eventbrite, you will receive an email from the instructor through GoToWebinar with the link to join this class.

The North Suburban Cook County 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

PowerPoint Advanced Concepts
2022-11-17 13:00 - 14:30 | IL
In this 90-minute webinar we’ll talk about looped presentations, discuss how to insert objects from other programs like Word and Excel, and take a deeper look at using sound and animation in PowerPoint.
Registration ends by 5pm the day prior to the Webinar. Once you register on Eventbrite, you will receive an email from the instructor through GoToWebinar with the link to join this class.

The North Suburban Cook County 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

Excel Focus on Functions - Working with Text and Dates
2022-11-18 09:30 - 11:00 | IL
Text strings and dates can cause big problems in a spreadsheet if you’re not aware of how to identify and manipulate them! In this 90-minute webinar we’ll talk about basic text functions like CONCATENATE and date functions like TODAY. We’ll also explore tools like Flash Fill, Text to Columns, and delimited text
Registration ends by 5pm the day prior to the Webinar. Once you register on Eventbrite, you will receive an email from the instructor through GoToWebinar with the link to join this class.

The North Suburban Cook County 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

Google Docs and Sheets Basics
2022-11-18 13:00 - 14:30 | IL
In this 90-minute webinar we’ll explore Google’s online alternatives to MS Word and Excel. Google Docs can be used to create letters, reports, resumes and other text-based documents. Google Sheets allows you to create spreadsheets using many of the same functions and features available in Excel.
Registration ends by 5pm the day prior to the Webinar. Once you register on Eventbrite, you will receive an email from the instructor through GoToWebinar with the link to join this class.

The North Suburban Cook County 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

Excel Advanced Concepts - Additional Data Analysis tools
2022-11-30 09:30 - 11:30 | IL
This 60-minute webinar focuses on some of the additional 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), Outline and the What-If tools.
Registration ends by 5pm the day prior to the Webinar. Once you register on Eventbrite, you will receive an email from the instructor through GoToWebinar with the link to join this class.

The North Suburban Cook County 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

Excel Advanced Concepts Tables
2022-11-30 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.
Registration ends by 5pm the day prior to the Webinar. Once you register on Eventbrite, you will receive an email from the instructor through GoToWebinar with the link to join this class.

The North Suburban Cook County 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

Excel Advanced Concepts - Dashboards
2022-12-01 09:30 - 11:00 | IL
Dashboards are at-a-glance summaries that use graphics to illustrate progress towards a goal. Excel has a number of features like PivotTables, PivotCharts, Sparklines, and Functions that can be combined to create surprisingly robust dashboards. We highly recommend you have some familiarity with PivotTables before participating in this workshop.
Registration ends by 5pm the day prior to the Webinar. Once you register on Eventbrite, you will receive an email from the instructor through GoToWebinar with the link to join this class.

The North Suburban Cook County 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

Canva Basics - free online graphic design app
2022-12-01 13:00 - 14:30 | IL
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.
Registration ends by 5pm the day prior to the Webinar. Once you register on Eventbrite, you will receive an email from the instructor through GoToWebinar with the link to join this class.

The North Suburban Cook County 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

LinkedIn for Professionals (Online), Tuesday, Dec. 6th, 2022
2022-12-06 10:00 - 12:00 | IL
Make your LinkedIn profile easy to find, learn ways to find others. Use tools like advanced search, groups and find hiring opportunities.

LinkedIn for Professionals (Online)

Tuesday, December 6th, 2022
10:00 am – 12:00pm CST
Is your profile optimized to bring you the most views? Does your profile tell a potential employer how you can solve their problems? Learn how to make changes with professional feedback to create a top-notch profile. Participants must have an active LinkedIn profile to register for this workshop. YOU MUST ALREADY HAVE A LINKEDIN PROFILE AND KNOW YOUR PASSWORD. Facilitator: Dee Reinhardt.
This workshop will be held at
Online

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS WORKSHOP!

This session is at no cost to the participant. Online registration is required. No onsite registration. Registration closes on Monday, December 5th, 2022 at noon.
If you have event questions email: smulvey@harpercollege.edu or call 847.925.6716.

Excel Basics (Part 1)
2022-12-07 09:30 - 11:00 | IL
Excel Basics (Part 1): How spreadsheets work, basic formulas, functions, and formatting

Registration ends by 5pm the day prior to the Webinar. Once you register on Eventbrite, you will receive an email from the instructor through GoToWebinar with the link to join this class.
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.

The North Suburban Cook County 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

Word Basics
2022-12-07 13:00 - 14:30 | IL
Word Basics: Basic editing and formatting: fonts, bulleted lists, indentation, and line spacing

Registration ends by 5pm the day prior to the Webinar. Once you register on Eventbrite, you will receive an email from the instructor through GoToWebinar with the link to join this class.
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.

The North Suburban Cook County 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

Excel Basics (Part 2)
2022-12-08 09:30 - 11:00 | IL
Excel Basics (Part 2): Sort and filter data, work with columns, rows, sheets, and copy/paste
Registration ends by 5pm the day prior to the Webinar. Once you register on Eventbrite, you will receive an email from the instructor through GoToWebinar with the link to join this class.
This webinar is part 2 of a 2-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.

The North Suburban Cook County 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
