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Google Forms Workshop

Online

Getting Started with Google FormsCreating Simple Forms Adjusting Your Settings Sending Forms Organizing and Analyzing Responses

Formulas in Microsoft Excel

Online

Intro to Formulas Learn how to use cell references to create a simple formula in Excel Complex formula in Excel

Functions in Microsoft Excel

Online

The parts of a function Creating a function To create a function using the AutoSum command

Charts in Microsoft Excel

Online

Understanding charts How to insert a chart Chart and layout style Switching rows and columns data How to change the chart type

Back to Work 50+ Virtual Cohort Sessions

Online

Back to Work 50+ Virtual Cohort Session #1 Prepare for Your Job Campaign Identify Your Goals, Skills, and Interest Select Your Job Targets and Research Employers Near You

Google Sheets Workshop

Online

Getting Started Building Your Spreadsheet Sort and Filter Data Formulas

Back to Work 50+ Virtual Cohort Sessions

Online

Back to Work 50+ Virtual Cohort Session #3 Find and Apply for Jobs Prepare for the Interview Accept, Negotiate, or Decline Offer

Service Delivery Committee Meeting

The meeting will be held virtually and in person. To join virtually, please use the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87992475997?pwd=M05OcDJnek5ZT0dUenpBTnpzbi9tdz09 For in person, the meeting will be at 69 W Washington, Chicago, 22nd Floor, Conference Room B.

Aspire to Hire – Community Hiring Event

Olive-Harvey College 10001 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Hiring for the following: CDL Class A or B Drivers Diesel Mechanics Aviation Maintenance Technicians Automotive Mechanic Supply Chain Manager Forklift Operator Shipping and Receiving Clerks and more...

Google Docs Workshop

Online

How to create a new Document Text Basics Tables and Bulleted lists Formatting Pictures

Job Fair at Kenwood Academy High School

Kenwood Academy High School 5015 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

About The Job Fair The Job Fair is a collaboration of State Senator Robert Peters, State Representative Curtis J. Tarver, State Representative Kam Buckner, Cook County Commissioner Bill Lowry, Alderman Lamont J. Robinson, Alderman Desmon Yancy, The Illinois Department of Employment Security, The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership, and Employment & Employer Services. What types of …

Youth Committee Meeting

The meeting will be held virtually and in person. To join virtually, please use the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81633193064?pwd=d3NsWlVEZTNJMHdQWTlQYUpTYW9CUT09 For in person, the meeting will be at 69 W Washington, Chicago, 22nd Floor, Conference Room C.

Microsoft PowerPoint Workshop

Online

Creating and Opening Presentations Applying Themes Applying Transitions Animations Inserting Pictures Inserting Audio and Videos

Google Slides Workshop

Online

Creating and Opening Presentations Applying Themes Applying Transitions Animations Inserting Pictures Inserting Audio and Videos

Finance Committee Meeting

Meeting will be held virtually and in person. To join virtually, please use the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84687436548?pwd=Z3pNNHJDeGJJTG5zV01rT2FsMjkxdz09 For in person, the meeting will be at 69 W Washington, Chicago, 22nd Floor, Conference rooms A & B.

Executive Committee Meeting

The meeting will be held virtually and in person. To join virtually, please use the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84687436548?pwd=Z3pNNHJDeGJJTG5zV01rT2FsMjkxdz09 For in person, the meeting will be at 69 W Washington, Chicago, 22nd Floor, Conference rooms A & B.

Workforce Innovation Board Meeting

Meeting will be held virtually and in person. To join virtually, please use the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88235583443?pwd=V3J0ajNON2pGUHAxQ3VJTjhnSlA2dz09 For in person, the meeting will be at 69 W Washington, Chicago, 22nd Floor, Conference rooms A & B

ConstructionWorks Recruitment and Information Session

Victory Apostolic Church 20801 Matteson Ave, Matteson, IL, United States

The Illinois Tollway invites individuals interested in starting a career in the heavy-highway and related construction industry to get involved with ConstructionWorks. Supported by a network of training partners throughout Northern Illinois, ConstructionWorks offers comprehensive job training, support, placement and retention services, so that you can work, thrive and secure long-term employment in the construction …

ConstructionWorks Recruitment and Information Session

Victory Apostolic Church 20801 Matteson Ave, Matteson, IL, United States

The Illinois Tollway invites individuals interested in starting a career in the heavy-highway and related construction industry to get involved with ConstructionWorks. Supported by a network of training partners throughout Northern Illinois, ConstructionWorks offers comprehensive job training, support, placement and retention services, so that you can work, thrive and secure long-term employment in the construction …

ConstructionWorks Recruitment Event

Prairie State College ATOC Building 202 S Halsted, Chicago Heights, IL, United States

Building Your Path to Success! ConstructionWorks is a FREE program designed to link job seekers with opportunities for rewarding careers in Illinois’ high-demand transportation-related construction industry. Master skills today, excel on the job tomorrow! Attend ConstructionWorks and take the first step toward your future! Event Details: JULY 18, 2023 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM PRAIRIE …

Back to Work 50+ Virtual Cohort Sessions: Credit Building

Online

The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership - AARPF 50+ and Working Credit NFP, a national non-profit, are teaming up to provide a workshop on establishing and maintaining a good credit score. You can’t “afford” to miss this

Back to Work 50+ Virtual Cohort Sessions

Online

Back to Work 50+ Virtual Cohort Session #3Find and Apply for Jobs Prepare for the Interview Accept, Negotiate, or Decline Offer

Back to Work 50+ Virtual Cohort Session #1

Online

Prepare for Your Job Campaign. Identify Your Goals, Skills, and Interest. Select Your Job Targets and Research Employers Near You! To register, contact 855-850-2525.

Back to Work 50+ Virtual Cohort Session #2

Online

Create Your Personal Marketing Tools, 30 Second Elevator Speech, Cover Letter and Resume, Thank You Notes; and Online Presence to Marketing yourself to Employers. To register, contact 855-850-2525.

Service Delivery Committee Meeting

Cook County Building 22nd Floor Conference Room B 69 W. Washington, 22nd Floor Conference Room B, Chicago, IL, United States

This meeting is hybrid. Location and Zoom information below:   69 W Washington, 22nd Floor Conf Room B https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83315813951 1 312 626 6799 Meeting ID: 833 1581 3951

Youth Committee Meeting

Cook County Building 22nd Floor Conference Room B 69 W. Washington, 22nd Floor Conference Room B, Chicago, IL, United States

This meeting is hybrid. Location and Zoom information below:   69 W Washington, 22nd Floor Conf Room B https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82609277883 1 312 626 6799 Meeting ID: 826 0927 7883

WIB Finance Committee

Cook County Building 22nd Floor Conference Room B 69 W. Washington, 22nd Floor Conference Room B, Chicago, IL, United States

Hybrid meeting. See the address for the physical location, and URL to join virtually.

WIB Executive Committee

Cook County Building 22nd Floor Conference Room B 69 W. Washington, 22nd Floor Conference Room B, Chicago, IL, United States

Hybrid meeting. See the address for the physical location, and URL to join virtually.

Workforce Innovation Board Meeting

Cook County Building 22nd Floor Conference Room B 69 W. Washington, 22nd Floor Conference Room B, Chicago, IL, United States

Hybrid meeting. See address for physical location, and URL to join virtually.

Make Your Career with Cook County Government Possible

Malcolm X College 1900 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL, United States

Registration is required. Find out how to get hired by Cook County! Hear what managers are looking for in the hiring process. Workshops at this event: Interview Preperation Taleo Online Career Profile Resume Branding and Job Search Strategies At this event, you will have the opportunity to hear from leaders of: Facilities Management Services Human …

Cook County Career Connector – North Suburban Hiring & Career Resources Event

Harper College Learning and Career Center 1375 South Wolf Road, Prospect Heights, IL, United States

Hiring for hundreds of jobs at all levels - from entry level to senior management! Questions? email contact@bcsillinois.org Funding for the North Suburban Cook County American Job Center is made possible through a grant provided by the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership. We are an equal opportunity employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request …

Career Connector Hiring Event at Triton College

Triton College 2000 5th Avenue, River Grove, IL, United States

The Cook County Career Connector program promotes a more inclusive and equitable economy as Cook County emerges from the pandemic by connecting County residents to quality jobs and connecting County employers to a skilled and diverse talent pool. This program is sponsored by Cook County and The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership with support from Triton …

Getting Started with Microsoft Excel

Online

Creating a new WorkbookHow to insert and delete cells Modifying Columns and Rows Formatting Cells Learn all about formatting numbers in Excel Data Filtering & Validation

Charts in Microsoft Excel

Online

Understanding chartsHow to insert a chart Chart and layout style Switching rows and columns data How to change the chart type

Microsoft Word Workshop

Online

Getting StartedCreating your Resume How to format your Resume according to the ATS Email and upload your resume

Microsoft Powerpoint Workshop

Online

Getting StartedHow to create a new presentation Transition & Animations Adding Images Music and Videos

Google Forms Workshop

Online

Getting Started with Google FormsCreating Simple Forms Adjusting Your Settings Sending Forms Organizing and Analyzing Responses

Google Sheets Workshop

Online

Getting StartedBuilding Your Spreadsheet Sort & Filter Data Formulas & Basic Functions Charts Pivotable

Google Slides Workshop

Online

Getting StartedHow to create a new presentation Transition & Animations Adding Images Music and Videos

Service Delivery Committee

Cook County Building 22nd Floor Conference Room D 69 W. Washington St, Chicago, Illinois

Youth Committee

Cook County Building 22nd Floor Conference Room D 69 W. Washington St, Chicago, Illinois

Finance Committee

Cook County Building 22nd Floor Conference Room B 69 W. Washington, 22nd Floor Conference Room B, Chicago, IL, United States

Executive Committee

Cook County Building 22nd Floor Conference Room B 69 W. Washington, 22nd Floor Conference Room B, Chicago, IL, United States

Charts in Microsoft Excel

Online

How to insert a chartChart and layout style Switching rows and columns How to change the chart type

CPS Hiring Event

American Job Center at the King Center 4134 S Cottage Grove, Chicago, Illinois

Hosted by Chicago Public Schools and the American Job Center at the King Center

Google Drive Workshop

Online

Benefits of Using DriveCreate and Upload Folders Organize Files and Folders Share Folders

Google Docs Workshop

Online

How to create a new DocumentText Basics Tables and Bulleted lists Formatting Pictures

Job Readiness Workshop

Craft effective resumes; develop your elevator speech and practice interview – THIS coaching is the way to get interviews and get hired!This IN-PERSON WORKSHOP is taught in two sessions: 10am – 12pm and 1pm – 3pm (Attend one or both sessions – get as much help as you need.) Creating Your Target Resumes – More …

Google Slides Workshop

Online

Creating and Opening PresentationsApplying Themes Applying Transitions Animations Inserting Pictures Inserting Audio and Videos

Google Sheets Workshop

Online

Getting StartedBuilding your Spreadsheet Sort, Filter & Data Validation Formulas & Functions Chart and Pivotable

Charts in Microsoft Excel

Online

How to insert a chartChart and layout style Switching rows and columns How to change the chart type