Monday December 8, 2008
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
| Waukegan | Career Fast Track -12/8 to 12/10
MANDATORY: Complete an information session before attending Fast Track! Fast Track is a 3 day workshop encompassing essential skills needed to get your career on track. Know what skills you have to offer an employer. Find out what is the latest style of resume. Write a cover letter that will get your resume read. Practice situational interviewing. Use the Job Center resources to upgrade you skills and search for employment. Set goals and get going. Prerequisite: Attend an Information Session, and Register in Illinois Skills Match. NOTE: Participants MUST attend all 3 days.
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Tuesday December 16, 2008
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
| Waukegan | Resume & Cover Letter Workshop
We wil begin with an informational workshop about resume and cover letter styles. Computers will be available after the workshop so that you can create or edit your resume. Bring a complete list of your work history and education!
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Wednesday December 17, 2008
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
262-697-4741
| Waukegan | Job Corps Orientation
Are you between the ages of 16 and 24? Job Corps may be just what you're looking for! Open to the public. Orientation is mandatory for any student wishing to join Job Corps. Bring a pen and be on time! Visit http://jobcorps.dol.gov for more information.
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Wednesday December 17, 2008
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
| Waukegan | Sign up for and use email
This workshop is for computer novices. Sign up for a free gmail account and then learn how to use it to contact employers. Registration is required as seating is limited for this workshop.
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Thursday December 18, 2008
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
| Waukegan | Illinois workNet
Illinois workNet is a one-stop website that can provide you with information about careers, education and social services. Find out how to maximize the website at this hands-on workshop! Bring a valid driver's license or state I.D. in order to use a computer.
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Friday December 19, 2008
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
| Waukegan | Basic Internet Job Search
This workshop is for computer novices. Have you avoided "surfing the net"? Are you"behind the times" when it comes to using computers? In this hands-on workshop, you will learn: computer terminology, internet and email strategies, basic computer navigation.
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Tuesday December 30, 2008
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
| Waukegan | Resume Review for the New Year
See your resume through new eyes. Sign up for a 15 minute time slot with one of our Certified Resume Writers to have your resume reviewed. Call 847-377-3456 to reserve a time. You MUST bringa print copy of your resume!!!!
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