Excel Pivot Tables Level II (Virtual Class)
2026-01-22 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 CLASS!

Registration closes 24 hours prior to class.
PLEASE NOTE:

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

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

Classes are for individuals age 18+.

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

Please DO NOT REGISTER MORE THAN ONCE.

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

Excel Advanced Concepts: Additional Data Analysis tools (Virtual Class)
2026-01-22 13:00 - 14:30 | 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 CLASS! Registration closes 24 hours prior to class.

PLEASE NOTE:

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

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

Classes are for individuals age 18+.

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

Please DO NOT REGISTER MORE THAN ONCE.

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

AJC On the Move - Mobile Resources
2026-01-22 13:00 - 16:00 | IL
The American Job Center in Wheeling is on the move!
Staff will be on site offering free employment and career services. Stop by for free job search assistance, resume reviews, interview preparation, and access to employment and training resources. Open to all job seekers and NO appointment necessary.
Location and Dates:
Township of Schaumburg
1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates

Jan. 22, 2026
Feb. 19, 2026
March 19, 2026
April 16, 2026

1:00-4:00pm

Construction Careers event
2026-01-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Mt Zion Apostolic Church, 2101 Dempster Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States

LinkedIn Advanced with AI (Virtual Workshop)
2026-01-27 13:30 - 15:00 | IL
Take your LinkedIn presence to the next level!
Through our partnership with Harper College, this workshop goes beyond the basics and guides you through practical, actionable strategies to boost your job search, including:
🔹 Generating tailored headlines and summaries with AI-powered suggestions
🔹 Discovering strategies to target the right jobs and employers
🔹 Optimizing and balancing your professional content
🔹 Learning best practices for making professional connections and networking
Walk away with practical tips and AI shortcuts to help you stand out, grow your network, and land more opportunities!
As part of the registration process, we will review your LinkedIn profile to confirm the essentials are in place. After this review, you will receive an email containing the Zoom meeting link for your scheduled session.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS WORKSHOP! Registration closes 24 hours prior to class.

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

Mock Interviewing (In-Person)
2026-01-27 13:30 - 16:30 | American Job Center in Wheeling, 1400 South Wolf Road, Building 200, Suite 200, Wheeling, IL, 60090, United States
Are You Ready?
Strengthen your interview techniques and gain confidence in a supportive 45-minute session.
Once registered, you will be asked to share your resume and a job lead prior to attending the session.

Location:
American Job Center in Wheeling
1400 South Wolf Road – Building 200, Suite 200
Wheeling, IL 60090

PLEASE NOTE:
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: create effective data visualization presentations (Virtual Class)
2026-01-28 09:30 - 11:00 | 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 Class! Registration closes 24 hours prior to class.

PLEASE NOTE:

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

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

Classes are for individuals age 18+.

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

Please DO NOT REGISTER MORE THAN ONCE.

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

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

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

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

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

Canva Basics - Create content for print, presentations and social media (Virtual Class)
2026-01-28 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 CLASS! Registration closes 24 hours prior to class.

PLEASE NOTE:

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

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

Classes are for individuals age 18+.

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

Please DO NOT REGISTER MORE THAN ONCE.

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

Excel Advanced Concepts - Dashboards: Use PivotTables, Sparklines, Charts, VLOOKUP (Virtual Class)
2026-01-29 09:30 - 11:00 | IL
Excel Advanced Concepts – Dashboards: Use PivotTables, Sparklines, Charts, VLOOKUP to create Excel Dashboards
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.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS CLASS! Registration closes 24 hours prior to class.

PLEASE NOTE:

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

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

Classes are for individuals age 18+.

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

Please DO NOT REGISTER MORE THAN ONCE.

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

Excel Advanced Concepts-Transform and Manipulate Data with Power Query (Virtual Class)
2026-01-29 13:00 - 14:30 | IL
Excel Advanced Concepts – Transform and Manipulate Data with Power Query
In this online webinar: Get started with Excel’s amazing data management tool that allows you to manipulate and transform data quickly and easily. Learn how to create, edit, load and refresh basic queries that will allow you to more easily solve everyday dataset issues. To get the most out of this session it’s helpful to have a good understanding of how to organize, sort, and filter data in Excel.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS CLASS! Registration closes 24 hours prior to class.

PLEASE NOTE:

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

Log in 15 minutes prior to workshop. ABSOLUTELY NO ADMITTANCE after session starts.

Classes are for individuals age 18+.

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

Please DO NOT REGISTER MORE THAN ONCE.

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

Job Fair Secrets: Expert advice on how to prepare and navigate with confidence.
2026-02-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Mt Prospect Public Library, 10 S Emerson St, Mt Prospect, 60056
A step-by-step guide to help you prepare
This is an in-person event.

Navigating a job fair/hiring event requires preparation. This interactive workshop guides you to successfully prepare, navigate, network and follow-up like a pro. Job fairs are an excellent opportunity to network, connect with potential employers, and discover new career paths. But navigating a job fair successfully requires strategy, preparation, and confidence. In this interactive workshop, we’ll teach you how to make the most of your job fair experience.

Registration closes at 7pm the day prior to workshop. Walk-ins are welcome on a space available basis.

Questions? email contact@bcsillinois.org
IMPORTANT: For additional job fairs, free workshops and free computer classes, visit https://www.ajcwheeling.com/events/

BCS is committed to providing all customers with quality, professional services as well as a safe and comfortable learning environment. The use of our resources (in person or virtual) implies acceptance of our Customer Code of Conduct (see attached Code of Conduct), which is based on the principle of respect for all customers and staff.

https://www.ajcwheeling.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Customer-Code-of-Conduct-handout.pdf

Our agency is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Funding for this program is made possible through a grant provided by the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership. This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. For more information please visit

ChiCookWorks.org/DOL-Funding

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Illinois State Treasurer I-Cash event
2026-02-10 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-03-31 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-04-28 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-05-19 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-06-30 13:30 - 15:00 | American Job Center in Wheeling, 1400 South Wolf Road, Building 200, Suite 200, Wheeling, IL, 60090, United States
2026 Illinois State Treasurer Dates at AJC in Wheeling

Hiring Event and Career MiniMart (In Person)
2026-02-11 13:00 - 15:30 | Mt Prospect Public Library, 10 S Emerson St, Mt Prospect, 60056
Job Fair, Hiring Event and Career Mini-mart
What is a Career MiniMart? 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Employer list will be emailed to people who pre-register on February 4th.
Arrive a little early:

Need help practicing your “elevator speech” or printing your resume?
Want to research a hiring company?

Drop into the Career Mini-Mart Resource Center.

Printers are available to print your resume.
Computer resources are available to research companies.
Friendly Coaches are available to practice your “elevator speech.”

We are here to help you shine.

Please bring 10 copies of your resume and your smile.
Be ready to interview.

And now: The Hiring Event*
Wed. Feb. 11 from
1:00pm – 3:30pm

Join us for an On-the-Spot Interview – – there’s something for everyone on our team. Find out what’s best for you and your schedule. Employer list will be emailed to people who pre-register on Feb. 4th.
Registration is strongly recommended.
Walk-ins welcome!

Hiring for multiple industries, multiple levels and multiple locations!

contact@bcsillinois.org
IMPORTANT: For additional virtual job fairs, free workshops and free computer classes, visit https://www.ajcwheeling.com/events/
The 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

Job Search and Career Services Drop-in Assistance (In Person)
2026-02-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Township of Schaumburg, 1 Illinois Blvd, Hoffman Estates, 60169, United States
Location: Township of Schaumburg, Vernon A. Laubenstein Town Hall, 1 Illinois Boulevard, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Join us on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10ap – 12:00pm (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 https://www.ajcwheeling.com/events/
BCS is committed to providing all customers with quality, professional services as well as a safe and comfortable learning environment. The use of our resources (in person or virtual) implies acceptance of our Customer Code of Conduct (see attached Code of Conduct), which is based on the principle of respect for all customers and staff. https://www.ajcwheeling.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Customer-Code-of-Conduct-handout.pdf
Our agency is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Funding for this program is made possible through a grant provided by the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership. This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. For more information please visit ChiCookWorks.org/DOL-Funding
QUESTIONS? EMAIL contact@bcsillinois.org
Subject to change without notice.

Organize Your Job Search! A Step-by-Step Guide (In Person workshop)
2026-03-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Township of Schaumburg, 1 Illinois Blvd, Hoffman Estates, 60169, United States

Illinois State Treasurer I-Cash event
2026-08-30 13:30 - 15:00 | American Job Center in Wheeling, 1400 South Wolf Road, Building 200, Suite 200, Wheeling, IL, 60090, United States
Click below to download flyer
Ill State Treasure at AJC flyer 2025
