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Job Search Tools
Online(Web-based Applications)
Getting Started with Microsoft Excel
Online(Enter Cell Data, Data Filtering & Data Validation)
Performing Calculations & Functions in Microsoft Excel
Online(Creating and Inventory Report & a Budget)
Resume Development: Employment Portfolio
Online(Application Tracking System)
Professional EMAIL Components
Online(Domain, Attachments and Format)
LinkedIN: Professional Social Media
Online(Branding, Networking and Opportunities)
Google Docs Workshop
Online(Accessing, creating, sharing documents,and using the editing tools)
LinkedIN: Professional Social Media
Online(Branding, Networking and Opportunities)
Google Slides Workshop
Online(Adding Themes, Transitions,Animations, Music & Videos)
Job Search Tools
Online(Web-based Applications)
Resume Development: Employment Portfolio
Online(Application Tracking System)
Professional EMAIL Components
Online(Domain, Attachments and Format)
LinkedIN: Professional Social Media
Online(Branding, Networking and Opportunities)
Google Sheets Workshop
Online(Accessing, creating workbooks,filtering data, formulas, functions,data validation, and charts)
Job Search Tools
Online(Web-based Applications)
Service Delivery Committee (SDC)
OnlineVirtual meeting: SDC Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83135628978 Phone: 1 312 626 6799 Meeting ID: 831 3562 8978
Youth Committee
OnlineVirtual meeting: Youth Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87180908737 Phone: 1 312 626 6799 Meeting ID: 871 8090 8737
Finance Committee
OnlineThis meeting will no longer be held in-person. Virtual meeting: Finance Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82473451039 Phone: 1 312 626 6799 Meeting id 824 7345 1039
Executive Committee
OnlineThis meeting will no longer be held in-person. Virtual meeting: Executive Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82473451039 Phone: 1 312 626 6799 Meeting id 824 7345 1039
Workforce Innovation Board Meeting
OnlineThis meeting will no longer be held in-person. Virtual meeting: WIB Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85438921428 Phone: 1 312 626 6799 Meeting ID 854 3892 1428
LinkedIN: Professional Social Media
Online(Branding, Networking and Opportunities)
Job Search Tools
Online(Web-based Applications)
Resume Development: Employment Portfolio
Online(Application Tracking System)
Professional EMAIL Components
Online(Domain, Attachments and Format)
Introduction to Microsoft Excel
OnlineLearn how to use Sort, Filter & Data Validation functions
LinkedIN: Professional Social Media
Online(Branding, Networking and Opportunities)
Formulas & Functions in Microsoft Excel
OnlineLearn how to use SUM, AVERAGE, MAX & MIN functions
Job Search Tools
Online(Web-based Applications)
Back to Work 50+ Virtual Cohort Sessions
OnlineJob Campaign Checklist: Identify Goals, Skills, and Interest
Back to Work 50+ Virtual Cohort Sessions
OnlineCreate Personal Marketing Tools for your job search.
Back to Work 50+ Virtual Cohort Sessions
OnlinePreparing for Jobs and the Interview
Resume Development: Employment Portfolio
Online(Application Tracking System)
Professional EMAIL Components
Online(Domain, Attachments and Format)
LinkedIN: Professional Social Media
Online(Branding, Networking and Opportunities)
Job Search Tools
Online(Web-based Applications)
Resume Development: Employment Portfolio
Online(Application Tracking System)
Professional EMAIL Components
Online(Domain, Attachments and Format)
LinkedIN: Professional Social Media
Online(Branding, Networking and Opportunities)
Job Search Tools
Online(Web-based Applications)
Youth Committee Meeting
OnlineFinance Committee Meeting
OnlineExecutive Committee Meeting
OnlineHoliday Hospitality Interview Event
OnlineThe Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership Hospitality and Tourism Sector Center invites you to attend our Holiday Virtual Interview Event on December 8, 2022, on behalf of multiple employer-partners! Open positions include, but are not limited to: Accounting Specialist Baristas Front Desk Agents Cashiers Personal Assistant Assistant Housekeeping Manager Culinary Supervisor Purchasing Coordinator Delivery Drivers Finance …
T5 Garage Hiring Event
Oakton Community College 7701 Lincoln Ave,, Skokie, ILMeet contractors hiring for the: O'Hare Terminal 5 Garage Construction Project Oakton Community College 7701 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie, IL 60077 January 11th, 2023 | 10am Questions? Contact Charles Townsend at CTownsend@ChiCookWorks.org
Resume Development: Application Tracking System
Online(Application Tracking System)
CHA Career Services Informational
OnlineThis 45-minute virtual informational will highlight the available job training and employment programs specifically for Chicago Housing Authority residents and Housing Choice Voucher recipients. Before moving forward, you can join this session to ask clarifying questions about the training and employment program.
Professional EMAIL Components
Online(Domain, Attachments and Format)
Google Workspace Basics
OnlineGoogle Account & Google Drive Workshop
OnlineDiscover what you can do with a Google account, and how to upload, manage and organize your Google Drive files
LinkedIN: The Preferred Professional Social Media
Online(Branding, Networking and Opportunities)
Google Docs Workshop
OnlineAccessing, creating, sharing documents, and using the editing tools
Job Search Tools
Online(Web-based Applications)
Google Sheets Workshop
OnlineAccessing, creating workbooks, filtering data, formulas, functions, data validation, charts, and Pivotable
Google Slides Workshop
OnlineAdding Themes, Transitions, Animations, Music & Videos
CHA Career Services Informational
OnlineThis 45-minute virtual informational will highlight the available job training and employment programs specifically for Chicago Housing Authority residents and Housing Choice Voucher recipients. Before moving forward, you can join this session to ask clarifying questions about the training and employment program.
Smartphones
OnlineBack to Work 50+ Virtual Cohort Sessions
OnlineCreating Your Personal Marketing Tools:Identify your goals, skills, and interest. Select your job targets and research employers near you
Google Forms Workshop
OnlineLearn how to get started with Google Forms and create simple forms
LinkedIN: The Preferred Professional Social Media
Online(Branding, Networking and Opportunities)
Gmail Workshop
OnlineLearn how to manage, send, and respond to messages
Job Search Tools
Online(Web-based Applications)
Back to Work 50+ Virtual Cohort Sessions
OnlineCreate Your Personal Marketing Tools
Microsoft Office Word Workshop
OnlineFormatting Text & Paragraphs, Creating a Bulleted List, Adding Tables, Inserting Illustrations and Mail Merge
Microsoft PowerPoint Workshop
OnlineBuild a Presentation, Adding Images, Transitions, Animations, Videos and Music
Back to Work 50+ Virtual Cohort Sessions
OnlineFind and Apply for JobsPrepare for the Interview Accept, Negotiate, or Decline Offer
CHA Career Services Informational
OnlineThis 45-minute virtual informational will highlight the available job training and employment programs specifically for Chicago Housing Authority residents and Housing Choice Voucher recipients. Before moving forward, you can join this session to ask clarifying questions about the training and employment program.
Getting Started with Microsoft Office Excel
OnlineEnter Cell Data, Data Filtering & Data Validation
LinkedIN: The Preferred Professional Social Media
Online(Branding, Networking and Opportunities)
Performing Calculations, Functions and Charts in Excel
OnlineCreating and Inventory Report & a Budget
Job Search Tools
Online(Web-based Applications)
Resume Development: Application Tracking System
Online(Application Tracking System)
CHA Career Services Informational
OnlineThis 45-minute virtual informational will highlight the available job training and employment programs specifically for Chicago Housing Authority residents and Housing Choice Voucher recipients. Before moving forward, you can join this session to ask clarifying questions about the training and employment program.
Professional EMAIL Components
Online(Domain, Attachments and Format)
CHA Career Services Informational
OnlineThis 45-minute virtual informational will highlight the available job training and employment programs specifically for Chicago Housing Authority residents and Housing Choice Voucher recipients. Before moving forward, you can join this session to ask clarifying questions about the training and employment program.
LinkedIN: The Preferred Professional Social Media
Online(Branding, Networking and Opportunities)
Web-Based Job Search Tools
Online(Web-based Applications)
Microsoft PowerPoint Workshop
OnlineBuild a Presentation, Adding Images, Transitions, Animations, Videos and Music
Resume Development: Application Tracking System
Online(Application Tracking System)
CHA Career Services Informational
OnlineThis 45-minute virtual informational will highlight the available job training and employment programs specifically for Chicago Housing Authority residents and Housing Choice Voucher recipients. Before moving forward, you can join this session to ask clarifying questions about the training and employment program.
Microsoft Word Workshop
OnlineMailings option: How to create labels
Professional EMAIL Components
Online(Domain, Attachments and Format)
Getting Started with Microsoft Excel
OnlineEnter Cell Data, Data Filtering & Data Validation
LinkedIN: The Preferred Professional Social Media
Online(Branding, Networking and Opportunities)
Performing Calculations, Functions and Charts in Excel
OnlineCreating an Inventory Report & a Budget
Web-Based Job Search Tools
Online(Web-based Applications)
Service Delivery Committee
OnlineMeeting info: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86334638287 Meeting ID: 863 3463 8287 Dial in: +1 312 626 6799
Conditional Functions in Microsoft Excel
OnlineSUMIF. SUMIFS, AVERAGEIF, AVERAGEIFS
CHA Career Services Informational
OnlineThis 45-minute virtual informational will highlight the available job training and employment programs specifically for Chicago Housing Authority residents and Housing Choice Voucher recipients. Before moving forward, you can join this session to ask clarifying questions about the training and employment program.
Back to Work 50+ Virtual Cohort Sessions
OnlineCreating Your Personal Marketing Tools:Identify your goals, skills, and interest. Select your job targets and research employers near you
LinkedIN: The Preferred Professional Social Media
Online(Branding, Networking and Opportunities)
Youth Committee
OnlineRegistration information: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87631863344 Meeting ID: 876 3186 3344 Dial in: +1 312 626 6799
Web-Based Job Search Tools
Online(Web-based Applications)
Back to Work 50+ Virtual Cohort Sessions
OnlineCreate Your Personal Marketing Tools
Back to Work 50+ Virtual Cohort Sessions
OnlineFind and Apply for JobsPrepare for the Interview Accept, Negotiate, or Decline Offer
Google Sheets Workshop
OnlineAccessing, creating workbooks, filtering data, formulas, functions, data validation, charts, and Pivotable
Resume Development: Application Tracking System
Online(Application Tracking System)
CHA Career Services Informational
OnlineThis 45-minute virtual informational will highlight the available job training and employment programs specifically for Chicago Housing Authority residents and Housing Choice Voucher recipients. Before moving forward, you can join this session to ask clarifying questions about the training and employment program.
Professional EMAIL Components
Online(Domain, Attachments and Format)
Workforce Innovation Board Finance Committee
OnlineRegistration information: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86265692473 Meeting ID: 862 6569 2473 Dial in: +1 312 626 6799
Workforce Innovation Board Executive Committee
OnlineRegistration information: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86265692473 Meeting ID: 862 6569 2473 Dial in: +1 312 626 6799
Workforce Innovation Board Meeting
OnlineRegistration information: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89556407751 Meeting ID: 895 5640 7751 +1 312 626 6799
Google Forms Workshop
OnlineLearn how to get started with Google Forms and create simple forms
LinkedIN: The Preferred Professional Social Media
Online(Branding, Networking and Opportunities)
Web-Based Job Search Tools
Online(Web-based Applications)
Resumes for the Digital Age (ATS): Employment Portfolio Creation
Online(Application Tracking System)
CHA Career Services Informational
OnlineThis 45-minute virtual informational will highlight the available job training and employment programs specifically for Chicago Housing Authority residents and Housing Choice Voucher recipients. Before moving forward, you can join this session to ask clarifying questions about the training and employment program.
Professional EMAIL Components: Workplace Emails
Online(Domain, Attachments and Format)
LinkedIN: The Preferred Professional Social Media
Online(Branding, Networking and Opportunities)
Using The Internet in Your Job Search: Web-based Tools
Online(Web-based Applications)
Google Drive Workshop
OnlineBenefits of Using DriveCreate & Upload Folders Organize Files in Folders Share Folders
Resumes for the Digital Age (ATS): Employment Portfolio Creation
Online(Application Tracking System)
Google Docs Workshop
OnlineGetting StartedCreating your Resume How to format your Resume according to the ATS Email and upload your resume
Professional EMAIL Components: Workplace Emails
Online(Domain, Attachments and Format)
Google Slides Workshop
OnlineGetting StartedHow to create a new presentation Transition and Animations Adding Images, Music, and Videos
LinkedIN: The Preferred Professional Social Media
Online(Branding, Networking and Opportunities)
Google Sheets Workshop
OnlineGetting Started Building Your Spreadsheet Sort & Filter Data Formulas & Basic Functions Charts Pivotable
Using The Internet in Your Job Search: Web-based Tools
Online(Web-based Applications)
Getting Started with Microsoft Excel
OnlineCreating a new WorkbookHow to insert and delete cells Modifying Columns and Rows Formatting Cells Learn all about formatting numbers in Excel Data Filtering & Validation
Performing Calculations in Microsoft Excel
OnlineIntro to Formulas Learn how to use cell references to create a simple formula in Excel How to create a complex formula in Excel
Hospitality Hires Chicago
Palmer House Hilton 17 E. Monroe, Chicago, IL, United StatesChoose Chicago, The Magnificent Mile Association, Illinois Restaurant Association, Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association, Chicago Loop Alliance, Near South Planning Board, Cook County and the American Hotel Lodging Association Foundation are excited to partner with the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership (The Partnership) to host the 6th Hospitality Hires Chicago (HHC) event! To date, HHC events …
Back to Work 50+ Virtual Cohort Sessions
OnlineCreating Your Personal Marketing Tools: Identify your goals, skills, and interest. Select your job targets. Research employers near you.
Functions in Microsoft Excel
OnlineThe parts of a function Creating a function Learn to create a function using the AutoSum command
Charts in Microsoft Excel
OnlineUnderstanding 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
OnlineCreate Your Personal Marketing Tools
Back to Work 50+ Virtual Cohort Sessions
OnlineFind and Apply for Jobs Prepare for the Interview Accept, Negotiate, or Decline Offer
PivotTables in Microsoft Excel
OnlineHow to create a PivotTableHow to insert Slicers Timeline PivotChart
Resume Development: Application Tracking System
Online(Application Tracking System)
Professional EMAIL Components: Workplace Emails
Online(Domain, Attachments and Format)
Google Forms Workshop
OnlineGetting Started with Google FormsCreating Simple Forms Adjusting Your Settings Sending Forms Organizing and Analyzing Responses
LinkedIN: The Preferred Professional Social Media
Online(Branding, Networking and Opportunities)
Using The Internet in Your Job Search: Web-based Tools
Online(Web-based Applications)
Resumes for the Digital Age (ATS): Employment Portfolio Creation
Online(Application Tracking System)
Professional EMAIL Components: Workplace Emails
Online(Domain, Attachments and Format)
LinkedIN: The Preferred Professional Social Media
Online(Branding, Networking and Opportunities)
Using The Internet in Your Job Search: Web-based Tools
Online(Web-based Applications)
Getting Started with Microsoft Excel
OnlineCreating a new WorkbookHow to insert and delete cells Modifying Columns and Rows Formatting Cells Learn all about formatting numbers in Excel Data Filtering & Validation
Resumes for the Digital Age (ATS): Employment Portfolio Creation
Online(Application Tracking System)
Formulas in Microsoft Excel
OnlineIntro to FormulasLearn how to use cell references to create a simple formula in Excel How to create a complex formula in Excel
Professional EMAIL Components: Workplace Emails
Online(Domain, Attachments and Format)
Functions in Microsoft Excel
OnlineThe parts of a functionCreating a function To create a function using the AutoSum command
LinkedIN: The Preferred Professional Social Media
Online(Branding, Networking and Opportunities)
Charts in Microsoft Excel
OnlineUnderstanding chartsHow to insert a chart Chart and layout style Switching rows and columns data How to change the chart type
Using The Internet in Your Job Search: Web-based Tools
Online(Web-based Applications)
PivotTables in Microsoft Excel
OnlineHow to create a PivotTableHow to insert Slicers Timeline PivotChart
Google Sheets Workshop
OnlineGetting StartedBuilding Your Spreadsheet Sort and Filter Data
Back to Work 50+ Virtual Cohort Sessions
OnlineCreating Your Personal Marketing Tools:Identify your goals, skills, and interest. Select your job targets and research employers near you
Google Sheets Workshop Part 2
OnlineFormulas and Basic FunctionsCharts Pivotable
Back to Work 50+ Virtual Cohort Sessions
OnlineCreate Your Personal Marketing Tools
Back to Work 50+ Virtual Cohort Sessions
OnlineFind and Apply for JobsPrepare for the Interview Accept, Negotiate, or Decline Offer
Gmail Workshop
OnlineSending EmailResponding to Email Managing Email
Resume Development: Application Tracking System
Online(Application Tracking System)
Professional EMAIL Components: Workplace Emails
Online(Domain, Attachments and Format)
Google Forms Workshop
OnlineGetting Started with Google FormsCreating Simple Forms Adjusting Your Settings Sending Forms Organizing and Analyzing Responses
LinkedIN: The Preferred Professional Social Media
Online(Branding, Networking and Opportunities)
Using The Internet in Your Job Search: Web-based Tools
Online(Web-based Applications)
Getting Started with Microsoft Excel
OnlineHow to insert and delete cells Modifying Columns and Rows Formatting Cells Data Filtering and Validation
Resumes for the Digital Age (ATS): Employment Portfolio Creation
Online(Application Tracking System)
Formulas in Microsoft Excel
OnlineIntro to Formulas Learn how to use cell references to create a simple formula in Excel Complex formula in Excel
Professional EMAIL Components: Workplace Emails
Online(Domain, Attachments and Format)
Back to Work 50+ Virtual 7 Smart Strategies
OnlineVirtual Overview Workshop
Functions in Microsoft Excel
OnlineThe parts of a function Creating a function To create a function using the AutoSum command
LinkedIN: The Preferred Professional Social Media
Online(Branding, Networking and Opportunities)
PivotTables in Microsoft Excel
OnlineHow to create a PivotTable How to insert Slicers Timeline PivotChart
Using The Internet in Your Job Search: Web-based Tools
Online(Web-based Applications)
Charts in Microsoft Excel
OnlineUnderstanding charts How to insert a chart Chart and layout style Switching rows and columns data How to change the chart type
Resumes for the Digital Age (ATS): Employment Portfolio Creation
Online(Application Tracking System)
PivotTables in Microsoft Excel
OnlineHow to create a PivotTable How to insert Slicers Timeline PivotChart
Professional EMAIL Components: Workplace Emails
Online(Domain, Attachments and Format)
Back to Work 50+ Virtual Cohort Sessions
OnlineBack 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
OnlineGetting Started Building Your Spreadsheet Sort and Filter Data Formulas
LinkedIN: The Preferred Professional Social Media
Online(Branding, Networking and Opportunities)
Google Sheets Workshop Part 2
OnlineBasic Functions Charts Pivotable
Using The Internet in Your Job Search: Web-based Tools
Online(Web-based Applications)
Back to Work 50+ Virtual Cohort Sessions
OnlineBack to Work 50+ Virtual Cohort Session #2 Create Your Personal Marketing Tools
Back to Work 50+ Virtual Cohort Sessions
OnlineBack to Work 50+ Virtual Cohort Session #3 Find and Apply for Jobs Prepare for the Interview Accept, Negotiate, or Decline Offer
Getting Started with Microsoft Word
OnlineHow to create a new Document Tables and Bulleted lists Formatting Pictures Shapes Page Borders
LinkedIN: The Preferred Professional Social Media
Online(Branding, Networking and Opportunities)
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.
Cook County Career Connector: South Suburban Cook County Hiring Event
Chicago Heights Park District 1400 Chicago Road, Chicago Heights, IL, United StatesBackground Friendly! Expungement clinic, Free training programs, and Raffles on-site!
Aspire to Hire – Community Hiring Event
Olive-Harvey College 10001 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesHiring 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
OnlineHow to create a new Document Text Basics Tables and Bulleted lists Formatting Pictures
Using The Internet in Your Job Search: Web-based Tools
Online(Web-based Applications)
Job Fair at Kenwood Academy High School
Kenwood Academy High School 5015 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesAbout 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
OnlineCreating and Opening Presentations Applying Themes Applying Transitions Animations Inserting Pictures Inserting Audio and Videos
Resumes for the Digital Age (ATS): Employment Portfolio Creation
Online(Application Tracking System)
Google Slides Workshop
OnlineCreating and Opening Presentations Applying Themes Applying Transitions Animations Inserting Pictures Inserting Audio and Videos
Professional EMAIL Components: Workplace Emails
Online(Domain, Attachments and Format)
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
Cook County Career Connector: Youth Opportunity Fair
Ebenezer G.C.R. Gymnasium 246 South Harvey Avenue, Berwyn, IL, United StatesThis Youth Opportunity Fair is hosted at the Ebenezer G.C.R. Gymnasium located at 1246 South Harvey Ave., Berwyn, IL 60402. 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 …