Career/Workforce Preparedness: Programs and Workshops offerings are not limited to listing below.
~Programs and workshops vary from single to multiple sessions: varying from 45 minutes to 2 hours.
Employment Coaching: Topical sessions based on need, including vocational training, traditional college, military or service corp.
Ex-Offender Re-entry Employment: Addressing strengths and barriers through job readiness and workforce skills development
TeensWORK: Preparing young adults for employment and exploring post secondary options.
YOUTH Career Education: Career exploration, exploring the world of work, high school planning and completion.
Topics
- Self-Assessment and Skills/Interest Profilers
- Career Exploration and Labor Market Information
- Planning for Employment
-Identifying Skills
-Job Search Process
-Applying and Interviewing
-Internet Job Search Skills
-Employment, Retention and Career Advancement
- Exploring Post Secondary Options
workshops
Advance Internet Job Search Skills - Computer skills shortcuts and exploring the hidden job market.
Chicago Workforce Centers/WORKNET Providers - Making the cut: for suitability (risk and return on investment), eligibility (required documentation), services (workshops) and resources (independent job search). Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Grant and Individual Training Account (ITA)
Entry Level Careers - Entry level jobs that can lead to careers, many requiring only a high school diploma or GED.
Vocational Training - How to choose: An informed consumer checklist for vocational training program and school selection.
