American Job Center in Wheeling

Virtual Job Club
2021-03-11 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-03-09 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-03-04 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-03-02 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Online
The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership is proud to host a virtual Job Club, a series of workshops designed to jump-start your employment. Despite the pandemic, there are still jobs available to those actively seeking employment.
Job Club is free of charge and meets online via the Zoom platform. All participants must have access to the Zoom platform.
Participating in the Job Club will help you address your goals and work towards becoming gainfully employed. You will receive expert guidance and support to find out where the jobs are and how to get one. You’ll also get direct placement support.
The next Job Club session begins Tuesday, March 2, 2020. Each session ends with one-on-one personal coaching from a workforce expert who can help you with your employment goals and your resume.

Land Your Next Job 50% Faster*: Tap into the Volunteer Network
2021-03-10 14:30 - 15:30
Did you know that volunteers have a much better chance of finding a job than jobseekers who don’t volunteer. Ever wonder why?

Understand why volunteering makes you a stronger job candidate.
Know why most companies value giving back to the community.
Learn how acquiring skills as a volunteer is your “pathway to employment.”

Sound too good to be true? Hear from current Business and Career Services (BCS) Volunteers who:

Have built confidence and increased self-esteem.
Bridged resume gaps.
Learned new virtual presentation skills.

Tonight you can casually network in virtual breakout rooms, with recently landed professionals at area corporations. Many say, “Volunteering was the best training—EVER— for my new career.”
You’ll have the opportunity to practice your elevator speech as you network with current and past BCS Volunteers. *BCS Volunteers find jobs 50% faster than the average job seeker.
But you’ll hear much more at this session. The camaraderie and fun will lift your spirits. Guaranteed. Register for this free session today!
Registration closes 24 hours prior to workshop.

Your meeting confirmation will be emailed to you with your ticket registration confirmation. You’ll receive your meeting link just prior to the start of the event.
If you do NOT IMMEDIATELY RECEIVE your ticket confirmation upon registration – PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER.
THIS WORKSHOP IS HOSTED ON “GotoMeeting.”
PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER MULTIPLE TIMES for the same session. ONLY REGISTER once.
Please plan to arrive a little early to ensure that you are able to access the online meeting.
If you are having trouble logging in – try calling into the meeting. The phone number is emailed with your meeting access link.
If the meeting is full – click on registration and request to be placed on the waiting list.
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 (See attached), 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: If you would like to be notified of upcoming workshop sessions, please email: contact@bcsillinois.org. (Include your name, email address and telephone, and what kind of job search support or training you need. We are here to help. 🙂

Targeted Resumes: your ticket to your next job
2021-03-09 10:30 - 11:30
How do I craft my resume to get interviewed and hired?

What is an applicant tracking system? Learn how to target your resume to your dream job. Discover how to use the job description as a guide to create accomplishments to get you noticed. Finally, use keywords to increase your chances of getting an interview.
Have your resume and a job description ready for notes during the workshop.

Registration closes 24 hours prior to workshop.
Your meeting access link will be emailed with your ticket registration confirmation.
If you do NOT IMMEDIATELY RECEIVE your ticket confirmation upon registration – PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER.
THIS WORKSHOP IS HOSTED ON “GOtoMEETING.”
PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER MULTIPLE TIMES for the same session. ONLY REGISTER once for the same session.
Please plan to arrive a little early to ensure that you are able to access the online meeting.
If you are having trouble logging in – – DON’T PANIC – try calling into the meeting using the phone number that is emailed to you along with your meeting access link.
If the event is full – click on registration and request to be placed on the waiting list.

If you would like to be notified of other free job search resources including training – please email contact@bcsillinois.org. Include your name, phone number and what kind of help you need.

Introducción a las Computadoras y a los Teléfonos Inteligentes
2021-03-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Online

Word Beyond the Basics
2021-03-05 13:00 - 14:00
MS Word Beyond the Basics – Introduction to Styles, headers and footers, mail merge, inserting graphic objects and 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.
This 90-minute webinar is designed for those with a basic knowledge of Word interested in exploring some of Word’s additional features. Discover the power of Styles and learn about headers/footers, mail merge, inserting graphic and table objects.
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

Reduce Your Stress in 30 minutes!
2021-03-05 11:30 - 12:00
Practice makes perfect – Conquer your job search nerves with these proven techniques

Please take a deep breath.
Are you ready to do it?
Does looking for a new job scare you? Does it make your heart race? Are you feeling like you are stuck? Learn how to conquer those fears. Understand how to reduce your stress by taking a deep breath and developing your “relaxation response.”
Invest 30 minutes of your time to learn how to effectively relax and be productive with your job search. Calm your interview nerves and be ready to successfully answer those crazy interview questions.
This workshop is guided by a respiratory therapist. Participate at your own pace, and come away refreshed and confident.

Registration closes at 6pm the day prior to workshop.
Your meeting access link will be emailed with your ticket registration confirmation.
If you do NOT IMMEDIATELY RECEIVE your ticket confirmation upon registration – PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER.
Please plan to arrive a little early to ensure that you are able to access the online meeting.
If the meeting is full – click on registration and request to be placed on the waiting list.

Excel Basics (Part 2)
2021-03-05 09:30 - 11:00
Excel Basics (Part 2): Sort and filter data, work with columns, rows, and sheets, explore Excel’s navigation tools, 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 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, look at some of Excel’s navigation and shortcut tools, 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

Word Basics
2021-03-04 13:00 - 14:30
MS Word Basics: Basic editing and formatting: fonts, bulleted lists, indentation, line spacing, tabs, and printing

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, explore the essential editing/formatting tools necessary to create basic documents, and discuss the various options for saving and printing in Word.
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

Interviews- Getting the interview - but not the job?
2021-03-04 10:30 - 11:30
Maybe a little friendly coaching will help?

Why are you getting the interview but not the job?
Get the guidance you need to sharpen your interview skills. Understand the different types of interview questions and what they mean. Discover how to effectively answer questions using the P-A-R method. You’ll gain insight into the interview process – and how to:

Prepare for the interview.
Practice for the interview.
Land your dream job!

Registration closes 24 hours prior to workshop.
Your meeting access link will be emailed with your ticket registration confirmation.
If you do NOT IMMEDIATELY RECEIVE your ticket confirmation upon registration – PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER.
PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER MULTIPLE TIMES for the same session. ONLY REGISTER once for the same session.
THIS WORKSHOP IS HOSTED ON “GOtoMEETING.”
Please plan to arrive a little early to ensure that you are able to access the online meeting.
If you are having trouble logging in – try calling into the meeting. The phone number is emailed with your meeting access link.
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 (See attached), 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: If you would like to be notified of upcoming workshop sessions, please email: contact@bcsillinois.org. Include your name, email address, telephone number and what kind of help you need.

Excel Basics (Part 1)
2021-03-04 09:30 - 11:00
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

DHS Virtual Job Fair
2021-03-03 10:00 - 12:00
Join us to learn about opportunities at DHS.

Computer and Smartphone Basics
2021-03-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Online
This workshop will introduce:

Windows 10 desktop Elements
Minimize, Maximize & Restore
How to open programs
Folders and Copy & Paste
How to get and manage Android apps
Users and Email accounts

How to Work a VIRTUAL Job Fair
2021-03-02 10:30 - 11:30
Virtual Recruiting is here to stay. Get an employer’s perspective on the hiring process!

Learn how find online job fairs and how to interact effectively with recruiters:

Review employer job postings ─before the VIRTUAL Job Fair
Customize your resume ─to the skills and experience the employer is looking for
Sell yourself to recruiters ─ discuss how your skills and experience match the job
Follow up — get the recruiter’s contact information and send a thank you note afterwards

Practice makes perfect:

We’ll challenge you to role play as a job seeker.
You’ll give your elevator speech and practice asking recruiters for an interview. And get feedback.
It’s your choice to learn how to turn your next VIRTUAL Job Fair into a tool to get noticed, called back and hired.

Registration closes at 5pm the day prior to workshop.
Your meeting access link will be emailed the morning of the event.
If you do NOT IMMEDIATELY RECEIVE your ticket confirmation upon registration – PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER.
Please plan to arrive 5 minutes early to ensure that you are able to access the online meeting.
If you are having trouble logging in – – DON’T PANIC – try calling into the meeting using the phone number that is emailed to you along with your meeting access link.
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 (See attached), 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

Intertek Virtual Recruiting Event
2021-03-01 13:00 - 14:00
Get the inside scoop on what this company is looking for – ready to get hired?

Join us for an Intertek Virtual Recruiting Event
If you’re interested in joining a company that’s is the largest tester of consumer goods, you’re invited to explore new opportunities at Intertek in Arlington Heights. Intertek is a worldwide provider of state-of-the-art Testing, Inspection, Certification and Assurance services for a variety of industries, including construction, healthcare, food and transportation.
Products tested include batteries, accessories, apparel and chemical and more. Intertek’s state-of-the art testing facilities encompass a network of more than 1,000 laboratories, with more than 46,000 employees throughout the world.
You’ll find Intertek offers training, and an opportunity to build your career via growing job opportunities, multiple career paths, with customers around the globe. Visit https://www.intertek.com/careers/ to find these local opportunities:

Technician 2
Life Safety Tech 1
Accounts Payable Clerk
Administrative Assistant, Safety Department
Facility Assistant
Program Coordinator

Sound good? Register below to chat directly with recruiters about current job openings, company culture, the interview process and more.
VETERAN PRIORITY ACCESS
Register to Attend this Virtual Event!

Registration closes AT 5PM the day prior to workshop.
If you do NOT IMMEDIATELY RECEIVE your ticket confirmation upon registration – PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER.

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 (See attached), 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

Excel Advanced Concepts - Dashboards
2021-02-26 13:00 - 14:30
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.

Excel Advanced Concepts Additional tools
2021-02-26 09:30 - 11:00
Excel Advanced Concepts – Additional tools: Data validation, Subtotal, and Conditional Formatting

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), Find & Replace, and Conditional Formatting.
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

Acing VIRTUAL Job Interviews: Tips to land your next job! (#1 workshop)
2021-02-25 14:00 - 15:00
Our #1 Workshop – Learn best practices to shine with confidence online! It REALLY makes a BIG difference!

Virtual interviews are here to stay. Period. Are you ready? You finally got the call for the interview! It’s virtual. Now what?
Be interview ready when you get that call! Don’t be scrambling with your audio or unable to access your video right before your interview.
Plan on turning on your video screen to get your virtual makeover! (If you are “camera shy” – you can “observe and listen.” But TRY to participate.)
The good news? Many of the video conferencing options have similar access methods, commands and transferable skills. Learn how to easily navigate these programs. Discover the best type of background, the most flattering way to “light” yourself, and some tricks of the trade – so you can “Show up and Shine!”
The best pieces of advice? Don’t procrastinate. Do your homework and practice, practice practice!

Registration closes at 5pm the day prior to workshop.

Your meeting access link will be emailed two hours prior to the workshop.
If you do NOT RECEIVE your ticket confirmation upon registration – PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER.
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

Excel Advanced Concepts Working with Graphic Objects
2021-02-25 13:00 - 14:30
Excel Advanced Concepts – Working with Graphic Objects: Charts, Shapes, SmartArt, and Tables

Learn to work with graphic objects to improve and enhance your spreadsheets. Graphics were once considered a minor part of the Excel program, but the popularity of dashboards and other reporting tools have made graphics an integral part of the Excel experience. This is also good class to take if you are planning to attend the Excel Dashboards webinar since we will be integrating many of these same tools into an Excel dashboard.
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 - Text function (part 2)
2021-02-25 11:00 - 12:00
Excel Focus on Functions – Text function (part 2): Flash Fill, Text to Columns and delimited text

This is part 2 of a 2-part series. In this 60-minute webinar we’ll continuing exploring the text and date options in Excel. In this webinar we’ll explore more functions in the Text and Date/Time categories. We’ll also look at Flash Fill, Text to Columns, and delimited text.

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

Amazing Trucking Virtual Job Fair
2021-02-25 11:00 - 11:30
Illinois workNet will be hosting a Virtual Job Fair for Amazing Trucking.

Job Seekers Invited!
Amazing Trucking is holding a Virtual Job Fair on (Date) at (Time) pm on Illinois workNet!
Hiring Employer Information:
• 10+ Job Openings
• Industry: Transportation and Warehousing
• Amazing Trucking is located in Chicago, Illinois.
Employer Description:
We Understand Your Need for a Trouble-Free, Cost-Efficient, Safe, and Secure Transportation of Your Freight. At ATL, we strive every day to do our part so your intermodal shipment runs smoothly and efficiently, this while providing competitive rates and superior service. Amazing Trucking & Logistics is dedicated to safety & compliance in all our endeavors. We recently passed a compliance and regulatory audit and have our satisfactory rating from the FMCSA intact. As a carrier, we have over $1,000,000 in primary liability insurance, $250,000 in cargo insurance, and in order to ensure our fleet is in good shape, we provide physical damage and bobtail liability insurance to our owner operators for free. So as you can see we take extra steps to provide the coverage you and your shippers require, expect, and most importantly deserve. Currently we are looking for Company drivers, Owner Operators and Over The Road drivers.

After Registering for the Virtual Job Fair:

Check out Amazing Trucking on Illinois workNet to learn more information about this hiring employer.

Watch the Virtual Job Fair Demonstration recorded webinar below

Prepare for a Virtual Job Fair using tips in this workNet article.

Read what to know about Attending Virtual Job Fairs as a Job Seeker in this workNet article

Excel Focus on Functions - Text function (Part 1)
2021-02-25 09:30 - 10:30
Excel Focus on Functions – Work with Text and Dates (Part 1): basic text and date functions like CONCATENATE and NOW

This is part 1 of a 2-part series. Text strings and dates can cause big problems in a spreadsheet if you’re not aware of how to identify and manipulate them! We’ll talk about basic text functions like CONCATENATE and date functions like TODAY and NOW. In part 2 we’ll look at additional functions along with Flash Fill, Text to Columns, and delimited text.

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

Virtual Job Club
2021-02-25 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-02-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Online
The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership is proud to host a virtual Job Club, a series of workshops designed to jump-start your employment. Despite the pandemic, there are still jobs available to those actively seeking employment.
Job Club is free of charge and meets online via the Zoom platform. All participants must have access to the Zoom platform.
Participating in the Job Club will help you address your goals and work towards becoming gainfully employed. You will receive expert guidance and support to find out where the jobs are and how to get one. You’ll also get direct placement support.
The next Job Club session begins Tuesday, February 2, 2020. Each session ends with one-on-one personal coaching from a workforce expert who can help you with your employment goals and your resume.

Want to know how I got my job through Virtual Networking?
2021-02-23 10:30 - 11:30
How to virtually connect to people to find your next job! Not as hard as you might think!

Virtual meetings are here to stay. Yet experts say 76% of new jobs are found through networking. But how can you network while practicing social distancing?
Surprisingly, virtual networking is easier and more effective than face-to-face meetings.
Learn how to:

Reach out to connect
Build rapport virtually
Increase your visibility
Develop your skills to make that connection to get your next job.

Understand the “Do’s and don’ts of networking” to maximize your job search efforts. It’s easy – hone your virtual networking skills!

Registration closes 24 hours prior to workshop.
Your meeting access link will be emailed with your ticket registration confirmation.
If you do NOT IMMEDIATELY RECEIVE your ticket confirmation upon registration – PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER.

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 (See attached), 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

LinkedIn Training Webinar
2021-02-23 09:30 - 11:30
Make your LinkedIn profile easy to find, learn ways to find others. Use tools like advanced search, groups and find hiring opportunities.

Everyone wants their profile to standout on LinkedIn. During this on-line training you will learn what’s needed in a LinkedIn profile so people can find you easily. We will cover the components that give you the most bang for your buck!
You must already have established your LinkedIn Profile to participate in this webinar.
Other topics covered will be:
• Ways for you to be more visible on LinkedIn
• How to use tools like search, advanced search, groups and companies to find hiring opportunities
Facilitator: Dee Reinhardt.Training will be held online only.

Cómo utilizar Microsoft Excel (Hoja de cálculo)
2021-02-22 11:00 - 12:30 | Online

Cómo utilizar Microsoft Word (Procesador de palabras)
2021-02-22 09:00 - 10:30 | Online
