A Tradition of Being Non-Traditional
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Workforce and Career Development
Application Now Open To Coach One Million Degrees Scholars
Application Now Open To Coach One Million Degrees Scholars
Local, homegrown nonprofit recruiting 500 professionals to mentor community college scholars
One Million Degrees (OMD)— a Chicago nonprofit organization that empowers low-income, highly motivated community college students to succeed in school, in work, and in life—is now accepting applications for its volunteer coaches. OMD Coaches work with scholars in a one-on-one or small group setting to provide professional and personal support throughout the academic year, while helping to broaden scholars’ horizons of career aspirations and possibilities. Coaches are supported with ongoing training by OMD to ensure a positive and productive volunteer experience, and also have opportunities to connect with fellow coaches to expand their own professional networks.
MAYOR EMANUEL AND CHANCELLOR HYMAN ANNOUNCE MODERNIZATION OF RICHARD J. DALEY COLLEGE WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART ADVANCED MANUFACTURING CENTER
City Colleges’ Advanced Manufacturing Center for Excellence to open in fall of 2018
CBA Juniors Employment Workshop (June 4th) and Job Fair (June 11th)
Chatham Business Association (CBA) is hosting their annual employment workshop and job fair on Saturday June 4th and Saturday June 11th from 9am – 12pm. It targets youth (ages 16-24) looking for employment or to any businesses looking for employees. CBA has an 80% success rate in placing our youth for summer positions.
Forest Preserves of Cook County Launches Pilot Program for Youth Employment.
Forest Preserves of Cook County Launches Pilot Program for Youth Employment. Teens will learn conservation work and make improvements to local habitats. This year, the Chicago Conservation Leadership Corps program will engage 66 youth, ages 15 to 19, in a six-week hands-on summer work experience. To learn how your organization can partner with the Forest Preserves on summer youth employment opportunities, contact Alice Brandon, resource management programming manager for the Forest Preserves, by email at alice.brandon@cookcountyil.gov.
City Colleges of Chicago Celebrates 2016 Graduating Class with Former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan
Graduates of City Colleges of Chicago are getting ready to head off to in-demand careers or transfer to four-year colleges after receiving their associate degrees April 30th at the 2016 City Colleges of Chicago commencement ceremony at the UIC Pavilion.
Internship Fair & Career Opportunities April 29th!
Calling all students in college or preparing to enter college in the fall, 21st Ward Alderman Howard B. Brookins Jr. and Chicago Park District invites you to an Internship Fair & Career Opportunities, April 29th, 2016, from 10am to 2pm, at the Foster Park Field House.
Black Women’s Expo April 8-10th!
Join UChicagoMedicine at the Black Women’s Expo You Are A Super Hero!
Visit our “Super Hero Selfie Booth” Friday, Saturday and Sunday April 8-10th, McCormick Place Convention Center, 2301 S King Dr.! Take a pic as your favorite super hero. Post it on social media. #ucsuperhero
Hiring Event: Amazon Now Hiring!
Amazon Fulfillment is hiring now! Come and learn more about Amazon, at their information session, Friday, March 4, 2016, 10am – 12pm., St. Sabina Church – McMahon Hall, 1210 W. 78th Place.
March 1st Hiring Event: 50-100 Warehouse Associates Needed ASAP!
March 1, 2016 Hiring Event: 50-100 Warehouse Associates Needed ASAP! March 10am-2:00pm, McMahon Hall, St. Sabina Church, 1210 W. 78th Place, Chicago, IL, 60620