Year Up is looking for ...

...motivated young adults who have a true interest in technology to fill the 45 seats in our upcoming class that starts March 2012. 

Year Up is:

·      A one year intensive education and training program for 18-24 year-old young adults

·      A free opportunity to earn up to 18 college credits and an educational stipend

·      6 months of course work in Business Communications, Information Technology and Professional Skills

·      6 months of a corporate internship position

Deadlines for admission:

·      Final deadline: January 3^rd

Open House

December 19 at 3:00pm at 203 North Lasalle Suite M18 (Clark & Lake exit)

Year Up - Chicago

203 N. LaSalle St.

Suite M-18

Chicago, IL 60601

Phone: 312-726-5300 ext. 4507

Fax: 312-726-5320

Email: acheng@yearup.org

http://www.yearup.org

http://www.youtube.com/yearupinc

Empowering urban talent to reach their potential! 

no-cost EMT training program for working women

no-cost EMT training program for working women, funded by the Eleanor Foundation and facilitated by us here at ICNC.  Both organizations are registered nonprofits.  The EMT program fosters economic self-sufficiency in Chicago women by providing them with an opportunity to learn tangible job skills and set them on the path to lasting careers in the health care field.  Application for the eight-month course is open to single, employed women living or working in Chicago and earning less than $40,000 a year, and is available at www.icnctraining.org .

Enter a Career in the Construction Trades or a Related Industry

Are you looking for, educational development, life skills training, enhanced case management or placement assistance? If so, let St. Paul Church of God in Christ Development Center assist you!

They Offer a 12 Week W.I.A. Certified Training Program to prepare you to takethe apprenticeship examinations for the Construction Trades and Other Related Industries.

Attend A "Step Up To Opportunity" Orientation

       

St. Paul Church of God in Christ Community Development Center

4550 S. Wabash Avenue - 2^nd Floor South

One-Hour Orientation Sessions Are Conducted Every Friday Morning

From 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Prompt

If you meet the outlined criteria....

Are 18 Years and Older

Possess a High School Diploma/G.E.D Certificate

Possess Your Birth Certificate, Social Security Card

Have a Valid Driver's License and Access to an Insured Motor Vehicle

Qualify for W.I.A. Assistance

Have or are willing to register with the Illinois Department of Employment Security

Apprentice Information Center (AIC)

  

They can help you!!

  

ORIENTATIONS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. RSVP MUST BE ENTERED INTO OUR MESSAGE CENTER BY 5 P.M. WEDNESDAY @ 773/538-5120. RESERVE YOUR SEAT NOW!

For More Information, Visit www.stpaulcdm.org

Job Corps

Success Lasts a Lifetime with Job Corps

Job Corps is a free education and training program that helps young people learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job. For eligible young people at least 16 years of age that qualify as low income, Job Corps provides the all-around skills needed to succeed in a career and in life.

If you or someone you know is interested in joining Job Corps, call (800) 733-JOBS or (800) 733-5627 where an operator will provide you with general information about Job Corps, refer you to the admissions counselor closest to where you live, and mail you an information packet.

Plumbers Local 130 Accepting Apprenticeship Applications

Apprentice Applications
2011 to 2012 Registrations
The Plumber's Joint Apprenticeship Committee, Local 130 U.A. will be
accepting applications for apprenticeship.

WHERE
1400 WEST WASHINGTON BOULEVARD
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60607-1821
(312) 421-1028
2114 S. I- 80 FRONTAGE ROAD
JOLIET, ILLINOIS 60436
( 815) 725-0278

DATE
Every Thursday, starting November 3, 2011 and ending January 26, 2012.
(Closed Thanksgiving Day)

TIME
Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Extended hours
will be available on the 2nd and 3rd Thursday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION
* $25.00 Fee (Cashier’s Checks or Money Orders, No Cash, No Personal
Checks, No Credit Cards) Make Payable to Plumbers’ J.A.C., Local 130.
* $10.00 Optional Test Taking Tip Book (Cash Only)

REQUIREMENTS
1. 18 Years of Age or Older 17 years of age for Senior High School
Students (must provide students I.D.)
2.  Two forms of I.D. including one photo I.D.
3.  Must provide a valid Driver’s License
4.  Photo Copy of Birth Certificate.
5.  Photo Copy of Diploma or G.E.D. A Water sealed letter from your High
School will be accepted. Water sealed transcripts with the graduation date
will be accepted.

REGISTERED

U.S. Department of Labor
Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training
Approved Apprentice Program

AFFIRMATIVEACTION STATEMENT

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATIONPOLICYAS TO STUDENTS

The Trust Fund for Apprentice and Journeyman Education and Training,
Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local Union 130, U.A., school admits students
of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, or sex to all phases of
Apprenticeship. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national and ethnic origin or sex in the administration of its educational
policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other
school administered programs.

JAMEST. SULLIVANChairman
CRAIGW. THOMAS Co-Chairman
RICHARDC. O'CONNOR Training Coordinator
Visit http://www.plumberslu130ua.com/site/section/3/214 for more information.

Job Preparedness Workshops

Date: Wed. September 28, 2011

Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location:
Chicago Lawn
6120 S. Kedzie Avenue
60629

About this event:
Chicago Lawn Branch presents Job Preparedness Workshops, each Wednesday from July 20 to October 26, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.  

Learn how to write a resume, job search skills, how to complete online job applications and interviewing skills. 
Phone: 312-747-0639

Registration:
Registration is required please call (312) 747-0639 or visit the branch at 6120 S. Kedzie for more information.  There will be only 3 participants per session.

CPL: Job Preparedness Workshops

 

Job Preparedness Workshops

Date: Wed. September 14, 2011

Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location:
Chicago Lawn
6120 S. Kedzie Avenue
60629

About this event:
 Chicago Lawn Branch presents Job Preparedness Workshops, each Wednesday from July 20 to October 26, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.  

Learn how to write a resume, job search skills, how to complete online job applications and interviewing skills.
Phone: 312-747-0639

Registration:
Registration is required please call (312) 747-0639 or visit the branch at 6120 S. Kedzie for more information.  There will be only 3 participants per session.

SILVER FORK PROGRAM

SILVER FORK PROGRAM INTERVIEWS

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EVENT DATE
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

LOCATION
Center on Halsted 3656 North Halsted

DESCRIPTION

 

Silver Fork is a 12-week culinary arts program at Center on Halsted featuring a blended training of culinary skills, restaurant knowledge and job readiness skills. Graduate with the knowledge, skills and assistance to start (or restart) a career in culinary arts.

Upon Completion of this program each participant will recieve the following:

•  Illinois BASSET (alcohol service) certification
•  Illinois Food Service Sanitation Manager certification
•  The chance to put your skills to work by providing catering
    at select Center on Halsted events.
•  $350 upon successful competition.
•  Job placement assistance from our Employment Specialist.

A new 12-week course begins August, 30, 2011. Classes will be held:

•  Tuesdays, 1pm - 4pm
•  Wednesdays, 1pm - 6pm
•  Thursdays, 1pm - 6pm

To learn more and to apply for the Silver Fork Program, you must attend one of two Silver Fork Orientations:

DATE: Tuesday, August 16, 2011
TIME: 1pm - 4pm
LOCATION: Center on Halsted, Hoover-Leppen Theatre

Or

DATE: Thursday, August 18, 2011
TIME: 1pm - 4pm
LOCATION: Center on Halsted, Hoover-Leppen Theatre

Individuals arriving late will NOT be considered for the program. Applications/interviews will be conducted immediately following Orientation.

Please bring the following to the Silver Fork Orientation:
1.  Photo ID  
2.  Social Security Card
3.  Proof of eligibility (documentation of income, public benefits (Link or
     SNAP), homelessness, or disability)

Eligible participants must be 18 or over, currently unemployed or meet income requirements and live in one of the following neighborhoods: Albany Park, Auburn Gresham, Austin, Brighton Park, Cicero, East Garfield Park, Englewood, Grand Boulevard, Greater Grand Crossing, Humboldt Park, Logan Square, Maywood, North Lawndale, Pilsen-Little Village, Rogers Park, Roseland, South Shore, West Chicago, West Garfield Park or Woodlawn.

PRICE
FREE to anyone who meets the requirements previously stated.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information about Silver Fork, contact: Kyle Kaufman at 773.472.6469 X 441 orkkaufman@centeronhalsted.org.