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 .

Solo Cup Company Job Fair

 

When: November 15, 2011, 10 am–2 pm

Where: 7575 S. Kostner Ave., Conference Room, Chicago, IL 60652

Solo Cup Company JOB FAIR
BE PART OF SOMETHING SPECIAL
Solo Cup Company, a leading international manufacturer of plastic and paper products for the consumer and the food service industry, has great job opportunities at our expanding south side Chicago facility.  Learn more about these opportunities by attending our on-site job fair.
MACHINE OPERATORS / MACHINE MECHANICSMust have experience in a manufacturing environment.
BUILDING FACILITIES MAINTENANCE LEADMust have working knowledge experience in the following:
-- Industrial HVAC and process water chilling systems in sizes reaching 300 tons
-- Industrial steam and hot water boilers up to 300 horsepower
-- Possession of a City of Chicago Stationary Engineers License and Universal Refrigeration Certificate
-- Able to use precision measuring tools, understand industrial drawings and schematics
--Manufacturing experience is required
MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN-Experience on energized machinery, motor drives and controls and PLCs
-Read electrical schematics/diagrams, utilize meters and computers
When you join the Solo family, you will enjoy benefits that include medical, dental, life insurance, 401k plan, paid vacation and more.
Parking is available in the lot west of Kostner Avenue. Be sure to bring copies of your resume to the job fair.  If you can’t attend, please send your resume, indicating position of interest, to:

Solo Cup Company (Logo)Attn: Human Resources
7575 S. Kostner Ave.
Chicago, IL 60652
Email:  h.jones@idpl.orgFax: 773-523-4611
EOE M/F/H/V
No phone calls accepted.

Fall 2011 Career Expo

 

When: November 17, 2011, 10 am–2 pm

Where: Kennedy King-College, Building W Atrium, 6343 South Halstead, Chicago, IL 60621

If you are currently unemployed, underemployed, a student, a veteran, or just curious to know what the job market has to offer, don't miss this career expo!
Dress for success and bring copies of your resume!
Click here to see the full flyer

JOB Listings

FORKLIFT DRIVER

TODAY’S DATE: November 1, 2011		START DATE: ASAP
COMPANY – CONTACT - PHONE:
EMAIL:
JOB TITLE: Warehouse Worker
JOB DESCRIPTION: (list any special skills or circumstances) See attached
WAGE RANGE: $10.00 - $13.00 per hour depending on experience		HOURS:   Forklift person M-Fri  4am-12:00pm                  Reach truck      M-Fri  6am- 2:00pm
BENEFITS: x  Medical      □ Dental       □ Pension   Employer assisted for employee only after 90 days of employment		UNION POSITION    □ Yes    x  No
WILL YOU DRUG TEST?  x Yes     □No	WILL YOU CONDUCT BACKGROUND CHECKS? x Yes □ No

ADDITONAL COMMENTS:

Job Title	Forklift Operator
Position
Reports To
Basic Duties	·         Inspect and assess forklifts for safety and efficiency prior to operation ·         Remove palletized product from delivery trucks ·         Remove tagged pallets to proper storage location ·         Move palletized product from one designated location to another ·         Load and unload inbound and outbound trailers with use of lifts and/or manually ·         Perform quality inspection of incoming stock ·         Move palletized product from one designated location to another ·         Putting away and picking orders ·         Order  selection ·         Product staging ·         Shrink-wrap pallets by hand may be required ·         Inventory management; perform cycle count functions and participate in physical inventories ·         Perform any other duties as required
Skills	·         Must have stand up and sit down forklift experience ·         Must be able to work in cold warehouse environment ·         Must be able to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English ·         Must be able to do basic math ·         Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. ·         Must be able to pass forklift certification test
Education and Training	OSHA Forklift Operator Safety Training OSHA Safety Training

MARKETING/SALES REPRESENTATIVE

TODAY’S DATE: 31-Oct-2011		START DATE: 1-Nov-2011
COMPANY – CONTACT - PHONE:
EMAIL:
JOB TITLE: Sales/marketing
JOB DESCRIPTION: (list any special skills or circumstances) Will be responsible in protected territories of marketing and selling alcoholic products to retail establishments, conducting tasting functions and attending marketing functions
WAGE RANGE: $8.50 per hour for tasting functions.  $14.40 commission per case and residuals; $50 per week for expenses		HOURS:    open
BENEFITS: □  Medical      □ Dental       □ Pension		UNION POSITION    □ Yes    X  No
WILL YOU DRUG TEST? X Yes     □No	WILL YOU CONDUCT BACKGROUND CHECKS? X Yes □ No

 

PRODUCTION FABRICATOR


Responsibilities:           Operate CNC Strippet, manual break press, shears and spot weld equipment

Specific Duties:

·         Programming experience a plus

·         Use micrometers, calipers, rules and other measuring instruments

·         Set-up jobs and choose proper tools for the application

·         Run programs and verify accuracy by reading drawings and comparing to parts

·         Apply knowledge of fabrication theory and procedures, shop mathematics, machinability of materials and layout techniques

·         Accurately cut material to drawing

·         Run production to standard rate

·         Able to lift 50 pounds

Qualifications

·         Manufacturing experience a must

·         Ability to handle many projects concurrently and independently

·         Excellent interpersonal, collaboration and problem solving skills

·         Trained in use of Fanuc, Apple and Windows controls

·         Perform routine maintenance

·         Interpret blueprints and sketches, use machinery tools and display tooling knowledge and proficiency on a variety of machine tools

Requirements: Minimum of 3 years experience as a fabricator (2 year technical degree preferred)
Good communication skills with fluency in English. Working knowledge of Windows and Excel  a plus.
Union job - pay scale  = minimum to $18.61

Jobs for Veterans

When: November 8, 2011, 9 am–2 pm

Where: 7500 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL 60652

Come to the Illinois Department of Employment Security Veterans Job Fair at Daley College. Admission is free and open to all active duty, retired, former service, Reserve/National Guard service members and their spouses.
Meet: government agencies, more than 50 local employers in different industries and many community service organizations. Free parking is also available.
Remember:

• Please plan on attending an employment recruitment fair that will present many employment and vocational opportunities to you.
• All attendees must be registered with www.illinoisskillsmatch.com.
• Have photo ID's and other important documents ready.
• Bring multiple copies of your updated resumes.
• Dress in professional attire.
• Be enthusiastic and confident.

For additional information, please call Luis Gonzalez at 312-814-3463.

41.7561784

-87.7238989

Veterans Job Fair

7500 S. Pulaski Rd.
Chicago, IL 60652

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Career Expo

Center For Working Families Fall 2011 Career Expo

If you are currently unemployed, under employed, a student, a veteran, or just curious to know what the job market has to offer, dont miss this expo. The 63rd Street Corridor Center for Working Families operated by the Jane Addams Hull House Association presents the:

Fall 2011 Career Expo

Thursday, November 17, 2011

10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.

Kennedy-King College

6343 S. Halsted 

Business Diversity Summit

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.

Chicago Career Fair

 When: October 13, 2011, 11 am–2 pm

Where: 520 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60605


Meet face to face with top local employers at the Chicago Career Fair. The event will be held at the Congress Plaza Hotel and will showcase companies hiring in the following industries:

• Accounting/Auditing
• Administrative and Support Services
• Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations
• Banking
• Consumer Products
• Customer Service and Call Center
• Finance/Economics
• Financial Services
• Hospitality/Tourism
• Insurance
• Real Estate/Mortgage
• Restaurant and Food Service
• Retail/Wholesale
• Sales

And many more! For more information about this career fair, visit www.ncfairs.com or call 702-614-9537.

Chicago South Career Fair

Date: September 28, 2011, 11 am–2 pm
Place: 18501 S. Harlem Ave., Chicago, IL 60477

Meet face to face with top local employers at the Chicago South Career Fair. The event will be held at the Holiday Inn Select & Convention Center, and will showcase companies hiring in the following industries:

• Accounting/Auditing
• Administrative and Support Services
• Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations
• Banking
• Consumer Products
• Customer Service and Call Center
• Finance/Economics
• Financial Services
• Hospitality/Tourism
• Insurance
• Real Estate/Mortgage
• Restaurant and Food Service
• Retail/Wholesale
• Sales

And many more! For more information about this career fair, visit www.ncfairs.com or call 702-614-9537.

WGN / NAACP, Diversity Job Fair

Join WGN and the NAACP at the Professional and Executive Diversity Job Fair, September 27th. This FREE job fair is designed specifically for candidates with a 4-year degree or better. Representatives will be on hand from companies in Sales & Marketing, Engineering, Healthcare, Education and much more! So put on your best, grab those resumes, and head on down!

DATE:Tuesday, September 27

TIME:10A-3P
PLACE:Navy Pier, Lakeview Terrace, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago
ADMISSION:FREE!!!

For more information on the fair as well as tips to maximize your job fair success, visit www.psijobfair.com

PEAPOD is Hiring Full Time Warehouse Associates

Join America's Premier Internet Grocer! At Peapod, as our business continues to grow, we presently are seeking dependable, enthusiastic and energetic Warehouse Associates for our fast-paced Distribution Center in Lake Zurich, IL.

These are 3rd shift, full time positions:

• 3rd shift hours are approximately 9PM until 6AM
• Applicants must be available to work every Saturday and Sunday of every weekend PLUS 3 weekdays

Payrate is $9.50 - $10.10 per hour depending on the exact responsibilities of the position you are offered.


Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Quickly and accurately select and pack products to fulfill computerized customer orders
• Perform appropriate pick scans on product
• Ability to use RF Scanner gun
• Visually check product quality and freshness
• Identify "out of stock items"
• Achieve productivity goals with accuracy in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain a clean work area
• Must be highly energetic with strong physical stamina
• Must have strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English
• Must we willing to work in a refrigerated environment.

Benefits:

• Vacation
• 401K with company match
• Savings bond plan
• Employee grocery discount
• Direct Deposit

Please click the "Apply Now" button to apply for the position.

American Apparel Open Call- August 15th

   

We are currently looking for intelligent, friendly and dedicated people to help work at our Belmont & Clark Location. Integrating fashion, sales, art, design and technology, American Apparel offers many unique job opportunities, healthcare benefits for full-time employees, and room for advancement.

We are hosting open calls for All Positions, both day and evening shifts, on Monday, August 15th from 4pm - 7pm.

If you or someone you know is interested in working for us, please bring a resume and references to:

American Apparel 929 W. Belmont Ave. Chicago, IL 60657 Tel.(773) 472-0500 Map & Directions

If you are unable to attend the open call, please contact us at cmock@americanapparel.net.   to learn more about job availability and open calls in your area.

(IVPA) Postitions Available

IVPA is a state agency established to plan, coordinate, fund and evaluate public health and public safety approaches to violence prevention in the State of Illinois. IVPA provides grants to community and statewide groups to implement and evaluate prevention activities in the areas of family violence prevention, youth violence prevention, and community safety (for more info, refer to www.ivpa.org). The Illinois Violence Prevention Authority (IVPA) is currently seeking to fill five (5) full-time positions based in Chicago: Assistant Director of Grant Programs Safety Net Works Program Manager NRI Program Developer NRI Contract Monitor Positions For full job descriptions, please see www.npo.net and the IVPA website at www.ivpa.org . Applicants interested in the NRI positions should fax or mail cover letter and resume to Lorri Jenkins, NRI Program Director at 312.814.1108.

T-Mobile is Hiring

Do you want to be a part of the Fastest Growing Company in the Industry? We are looking for the Following Positions

Retail Store Managers
Retail Sales Leads
Retail Sales Representatives

We offer Competitive Compensation Plans. Hourly + Commission

We are Hiring for the following locations:

Chicago Ridge Mall
Aurora
Downers Grove

Please email your resumes to hiring@tccmobie.com. In subject field please write YOUR NAME - INTERESTED LOCATION

JARC Welding Training

Download Flyer

JARC is announcing a new Welding Training to begin in late July and run year round. We are currently recruiting the first class. The first step in applying to the program is to attend an orientation. The next orientation will be held on July 6^th at 9am at 4432 N. Ravenswood. Registration is not necessary. In order to qualify for this FREE training, applicants must be WIA eligible.

This 10 week training will focus primary on MIG welding and will offer AWS certification as well as Forklift licensing and OSHA general industry classes. In addition, JARC will help students with support services such as weekly CTA fare cards and job placement assistance. For questions, please contact Emily Doherty at 773-728-9769 ext. 27 or Regan Brewer at 773-728-9769 ext. 21 (flyer attached).

JOB Listings

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Courtesy of 16th Ward Alderman Martin Quinn

Family Video Career Fair

Family Video, the nation's fastest growing retail business is opening up 100 new stores in over 22 states and will be hosting a bilingual career fair for all positions at our West Chicago Location, 910 N. Neltor Blvd. The career fair is scheduled for Tuesday, June 28, 12pm-7pm. Or, to apply at any of our growing locations throughout Chicagoland, please go to www.familyvideo.com.

H&M and Armani Hiring!

Armani in the water tower is opening a new store and taking applications (apply: walk-in) H&M across the street is opening and taking applications, walk-in as well.

Englewood Summer Gardening Program Is Hiring

FYI

Openlands just found out that we will have funding from the state to run a Youth Conservation Corps program again this summer!! We are looking for someone in the community who must have a background in teaching and/or working with high school students and has experience or training in gardening and horticulture. The program has to start June 27^th with students, so please send me a resume by tomorrow at 10am if you are interested.

General Program Information:

This summer program will last 6 weeks starting June 27^th and will run through August 5^th. It will support school or community greening projects when schools are not in session (NOW!) and expose youth to employment opportunities in the greening industry. It is important that students work at their own school or home communities to make a positive impact that they will see on a regular basis. Openlands has been running summer youth employment programs for 12 years, incorporating current best practices and lessons learned.

Program Objectives

· provide summer jobs for Chicago youth in safe situations close to the students’ homes or at their school

· support outdoor learning landscapes at schools or provide skilled physical assistance to the adult managers of each neighborhood’s community gardens;

· increase students’ awareness of their own community and their desire to improve it

· promote positive inter-generational communication and respect;

· teach job readiness, team work, and good work and study habits;

· provide youth with a learning experience that broadens their horizons and opens their eyes to new possibilities for future schooling, careers and interests;

· youth will learn more about the natural environment all around them

Job Description – general:

• One Crew Leader will be hired to manage 10 students in community gardens or 15 students in a school site, 30 hours per week average
• Crew Leader will have to recruit, interview and hire students.
• 20 hours per week for youth because of summer heat and physical work
• Crew Leader training before program starts
• Youth orientation at beginning of program, training throughout the program

Julie Samuels
Outreach Coordinator

25 East Washington Street

Suite 1650

Chicago, IL 60602
T: 312.863.6256
F: 312.863.6251
jsamuels@openlands.org

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