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City of Chicago Business Webinars October 2020!
- Oct 1, 2020
City of Chicago business webinars!
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State Announces New Investments to Expand Illinois Apprenticeship Program to Support 17,000 This Year!
- ffice of State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins - Newsletter July 17, 2020, Jul 17, 2020
This week, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced a $4.7 million investment that will expand the Illinois Apprenticeship Program to serve an additional 568 residents in training programs over the next two years. Overall, the State of Illinois is making a $20 million investment in the Illinois Apprenticeship Program to support 17,000+ apprenticeships in 2020 alone.
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Computer Literacy and Job Readiness Training Session III Sign Up Is Open!
- D.L. Truss, May 1, 2019
"Basic Computer Literacy & Job Readiness Training" at A Knock At Midnight
Family Advocacy Center. The 2019 PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION begins May 1 - May 14th. Sign-up Now!
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Spring 2019 trainings, and the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU)
- Public Narrative, Jan 14, 2019
Public Narrative provides trainings for community organizations, nonprofit professionals and journalists in Chicago and the surrounding regions.
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Covering American Muslims: A Deep Dive
- Jan 14, 2019
Training to assist media professions in covering American Muslims confidently and creatively.
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‘YOUTH IN FRONT’ ARMS ACTIVISTS WITH POLITICAL PROWESS
- Christa Graff, Mar 21, 2018
YouthInFront, a new online learning resource, provides safe, practical strategies for middle school and high school-aged individuals to peacefully protest in planned national school walkouts and marches scheduled on March 24 and April 20.
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January 2018 Business Education Workshops
- Dec 1, 2017
The Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) offers workshops every Wednesday and Friday. Workshops vary each month and are conducted by City Officials, experts, and partner business organizations. All workshops are free, and open to the public. Workshops are held at BACP's offices located in Room 805 and Room 1103 at City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60602.
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FREE business workshops every Wednesday and Friday at City Hall!
- May 18, 2017
The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) offers FREE business workshops every Wednesday and Friday at City Hall, 8th Floor. To register for a workshop call 312-744-2086. You also can register by emailing BACPoutreach@cityofchicago.org.All workshops are free and are located at the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection - City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, Room 805.
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ComEd Spotlights Solar Energy in Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month
- Sep 22, 2016
ComEd is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by offering Latino high school students the opportunity to learn more about solar energy and career opportunities in the STEM fields through its Solar Spotlight Program. Saturday, September 24, ComEd Chicago Training Center, 3536 Iron St, 8:30 am to 1 pm. Continue reading for details on Sunday sessions!
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A Tradition of Being Non-Traditional
- Ellen Lindsey, Aug 10, 2016
Maritza, a graduate of Greater West Town Wood Products Manufacturing Program, turns non-traditional skills into a great career, and looks ahead to growing her own business.
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Updating Your Skills: Success for Nancy at Greater West Town
- Ellen Lindsey, Sep 17, 2015
Proof positive that adult education works to get people working! Read Nancy's story of success, in celebration of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. Then call Greater West Town and start your own journey toward a career: 312-563-9570.
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Put Your Summer to Work!
- Ellen Lindsey, May 28, 2015
Greater West Town's Wood Products Manufacturing Training prepares individuals in 15 weeks for entry-level positions as skilled cabinetmaker apprentices, bench carpenters, machine operators, CNC operators, assemblers, solid surface counter fabricators. M-F, full time. Next class starts late June. Job Placement Services Included. Great careers start here!!! Call 312-563-9570.
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Opportunity Rolls in for Greater West Town Graduate
- Ellen Lindsey, May 6, 2015
Graduate of Greater West Town's Shipping & Receiving Program meets success on the job and in life!
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Taking a Drastic Turn for the Better
- Ellen Lindsey, Oct 22, 2014
Graduate of Greater West Town’s Shipping & Receiving Program tells about overcoming skills deficits, lack of experience, and lack of opportunity, getting a job, advancing in his career, and starting to dream big…
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HACIA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OPENS ENROLLMENT FOR FREE CONTRACTOR TRAINING PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS IN CONTRACT AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES.
- Cristina Aguirre, Oct 20, 2014
The Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA) Scholarship Foundation in conjunction with the Institute for Workforce Education at St. Augustine College announced at a Press Conference on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 the beginning of a 6-month free Contractor Training Program. The Program aims to instruct 200 small business contractors throughout the Chicagoland area and provide career advancement to minority individuals working in the construction and contracting industries.
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Daughter-Mother Team Complete and Compete
- Ellen Lindsey, Nov 11, 2013
Greater West Town’s Shipping & Receiving and Wood Products Manufacturing Programs get you the skills to compete in today’s job market. Read how a mother-daughter pair took advantage of this free opportunity.
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Greater West Town Celebrates National Education Week by Raising Academic Skills and Getting Adult Learners Back to Work
- Ellen Lindsey, Sep 19, 2013
Expert in job training and placement, Greater West Town Training Partnership, celebrates National Education Week by connecting adult learners with career opportunities.
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Greater West Town: Connecting Successfully with the Woodworking Industry
- Ellen Lindsey, May 13, 2013
Learn to build cabinets and furniture, operate woodworking machines including CNC, read blueprints, measure accurately, and start a career in the satisfying field of wood products manufacturing. Study at Greater West Town, an agency that connects with industry.
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Force For Good
- Donors Forum, Aug 23, 2011
Donors Forum is excited to partner with the Chicago Police Department on A Force for Good, a new program aimed at strengthening community and faith-based organizations.