Workforce and Career Development

HACIA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OPENS ENROLLMENT FOR FREE CONTRACTOR TRAINING PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS IN CONTRACT AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES.

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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.

Neighborhood Fireside Chat on Conflict Resolution

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Please attend a Community FIRESIDE CHAT on Conflict Resolution and learn how to spot it, get help, or help someone else. Small businesses, organizations, community stakeholders (ALL) are welcome!! Monday, Oct. 27, 2014, 7801 S. State Street, Urban Partnership Bank (Second Floor), 2 pm – 4 pm. For more information or to RSVP your attendance, please call (773) 483-3696 or email acruz@gagdc.org.

Apply Now! Teen Summer Jobs @Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation

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Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC)  is is a MAPSCorps intern worksite, for the 5th year! To apply for one of our dynamic Mapper positions, go to After School Matters (ASM) website for teens, search for MapsCorps, select the MAPSCorps @ Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation location and apply!  Deadline is soon approaching! For more information download flyer below or contact Norma Sanders at 773.483.3696.

Veterans To Careers Recruiting Event

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Dear Veteran, Please join us at the next Veterans Forward Career Workshop May 22-23 at 567 W. Lake Street in Chicago from 10am to 4pm.  This event is free and open to all Veterans.  The workshop includes dynamic job training and skill that you can put to use immediately to help you. You will have a chance to immediately put these skills to work with local businesses at our hiring event on the second day.  Please register in advance online or call 855-994-8300 to sign up.  Please bring your DD214, government issued ID, and your current resume. Lunch will be provided both days.