Date and Time
Wed, April 24, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Location

Online Event

Website

https​:​/​/us06web​.zoom​.us​/meeting​/register​/tZEtce6hqzIiG930KpqRiJ5ZAT4qJ​f1gsVnF...

Description

The German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest and ICATT are hosting a webinar on “Train and Retain: Empowering Your Apprentice Graduates Through Upskilling for Lasting Success.” Two of the biggest advantages of apprenticeship programs are the staggering increase in employee retention and their potential to create an agile workforce by providing learning and development opportunities. Join us on April 24, and find out how you can reap the full benefits of the CNC Machining Professional and Advanced Manufacturing Professional Program, by providing your apprentices with a career trajectory at your company.

This workshop is designed to provide you with an interactive and engaging learning experience. You will have the opportunity to ask questions, participate in discussions, and learn from our industry experts.

Contact Info
Email: klein@gaccmidwest.org

• Event Type
  Training
• Series
  Apprenticeship Week

Date and Time
Wed, April 24, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location

Pontiac Parks & Recreation
900 N Elm St
Pontiac, IL 61764-1458

Website

https​:​/​/www​.livingstonworkforceservices​.com​/jobfair2024​.html...

Description

Contact Info
309-268-8280

• Event Type
  Job/Career Fair
• Series
  Job Fair/Virtual Job Fair

Date and Time
Thu, April 25, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location

Malcolm X College
1900 W Jackson Blvd
College Gymnasium
Chicago, IL 60612

Website

https​:​/​/www​.chicityclerk​.com​/citywidecareerfair24...

Description Mark your calendar for the Chicago Citywide Career Fair on April 25th at Malcolm X College! For a list of employers that will be present visit https://www.chicityclerk.com/citywidecareerfair24


Contact Info
https://www.chicityclerk.com/citywidecareerfair24

• Event Type
  Job/Career Fair
• Series
  Job Fair/Virtual Job Fair

Date and Time
Thu, April 25, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location

Business Conference Center - Building M at Moraine Valley Community College
9000 College Pkwy
Palos Hills, IL 60465

Website

https​:​/​/form​.jotform​.com​/240706178623154...

Description

Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month with us at the Inaugural Arab American Network and Resource Fair on April 25, 2024, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Moraine Valley Community College Conference Center presented by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity - Office of Minority Economic Empowerment and the SBDC at ABPA. This event promises to be an exciting and informative occasion!

Contact Info
Email: CEO.OMEE@illinois.gov

• Event Type
  Informational

Date and Time
Mon, April 29, 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Location

Online Event

Website

https​:​/​/edsystemsniu​.org​/the-ai-ready-workforce​/...

Description

Join the Illinois Education and Career Success Network on April 29, 1–2:15 p.m., for a free webinar on “The AI-Ready Workforce” as part of its Awareness to Action: Spring Webinar Series.

Workers, learners, and leaders across the education-to-career ecosystem are racing to understand and respond to the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on jobs, skills, and the future of work itself. Join Kristina Francis, Executive Director of JFFLabs, and Alex Swartsel, Managing Director, Insights at JFFLabs, for new insights into the ways in which AI will transform jobs that offer pathways to economic advancement – and actionable recommendations for the skills that will be augmented and elevated by AI. They’ll share a new blueprint created by Jobs for the Future’s Center for Artificial Intelligence & the Future of Work for navigating the new landscape of work with equity and humanity at its core.

Presenters:

• Kristina Francis, Executive Director, JFFLabs

• Alex Swartsel, Managing Director, Insights at JFFLabs

Contact Info
Email: educationsystems@niu.edu

• Event Type
  Webinar

Date and Time
Wed, May 1, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location

Online Event

Website

https​:​/​/illinois​.webex​.com​/webappng​/sites​/illinois​/meeting​/register​/fb8264033e13418fa036a9a58ab07​10b​?ticket=483253...

Description

Is access to financial capital important for your business?

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Office of Minority Economic Empowerment (OMEE) Business Development Managers invite you to an online conversation that's open to all minorities ((racial/ethnic), women, persons with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+) and any other marginalized groups-owned businesses. Team OMEE will provide you with the latest updates on financial resources like federal and state programs and information about other opportunities and answer any questions about your business. We'll take questions in English and Spanish.

Presenters:

• Diana Alfaro: Latinx Business Development Manager

• Edwin Tumlos: Asian American & Pacific Islander Business Development Manager

• Matthew J. Simpson: African American Business Development Manager

• Michelle Lura White: Women’s Business Development Manager

Contact Info
Email: CEO.OMEE@illinois.gov

• Event Type
  Webinar

Date and Time
Wed, May 8, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Location

Online Event

Website

https​:​/​/us06web​.zoom​.us​/meeting​/register​/tZMudeGppjosHdfqB6hv-qj7onsV6​jGIk-G9...

Description

The German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest and ICATT are hosting a webinar on “Precision Pathways: A Deep Dive Into the Occupational Programs CNC Machining Professional and Advanced Manufacturing Technician in a Changing Manufacturing World.” What is the value a CNC Machining Professional or Advanced Manufacturing Technician apprentice can bring to your company long-term? We asked industry professionals to elaborate on the contingencies of two of our most popular occupational programs in their respective manufacturing environments. Sign up for our virtual webinar on May 08!

This workshop is designed to provide you with an interactive and engaging learning experience. You will have the opportunity to ask questions, participate in discussions, and learn from our industry experts.

Contact Info
Email: klein@gaccmidwest.org

• Event Type
  Webinar
• Series
  Apprenticeship Week

Date and Time
Sat, May 11, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location

Proviso Mathematics & Science Academy
8601 Roosevelt Rd
Forest Park, IL 60130-2532

Website

https​:​/​/form​.jotform​.com​/240805130698053...

Description

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? The Glen Ellyn Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is excited to invite you to our upcoming Crimson Closet Career Readiness Event! This event will equip you with the necessary tools and knowledge to succeed professionally. As part of our commitment to supporting career development in our community, we are offering a series of free seminars to help you enhance your skills and prepare for success.

Resume Writing Seminars: Learn how to create a standout resume highlighting your skills, experiences, and achievements. Our experts will provide valuable tips and insights to help you craft a resume that gets noticed by employers.

Interviewing Skills Seminars: Prepare yourself for interviews with confidence! Our seminars will cover essential interviewing techniques, including effectively communicating your strengths, answering common interview questions, and making a positive impression on potential employers.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Seminars: Understand your rights and responsibilities under EEO laws. Our seminars will provide valuable information about workplace discrimination laws, how to recognize and address discrimination, and resources available to support individuals facing employment-related challenges.

Expungement Seminars: If you have a criminal record holding you back from employment opportunities, our expungement seminars can help. Learn about the expungement process, eligibility criteria, and how to navigate the legal system to clear your record and pursue new career opportunities.

In addition to these empowering seminars, we're excited to offer FREE professional clothing donated by generous community members. Dress for success with stylish attire that helps you exude confidence and professionalism in any professional setting.

These seminars are open to all community members and are free of charge. Whether you're a recent graduate, an under-employed, or looking to re-enter the workforce, we invite you to join us and take advantage of these valuable resources.

Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your future and take the next step toward achieving your career goals. Mark your calendars and spread the word to friends, family, and anyone benefitting from these seminars.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Contact Info
Email: Economicdev@dstglenellyn.org - Gabrielle Reed or Michelle Muhammad

• Event Type
  Workshop
• Grade Levels
  All

Date and Time
Wed, May 29, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Location

Online Event

Website

https​:​/​/us06web​.zoom​.us​/meeting​/register​/tZAvcuGgpz4jH9His6bAYJxwR6nPU​7KuWiFq...

Description

The German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest and ICATT are hosting a webinar on “Skillscapes: Mapping the Future of Training and Development for CNC Machinists and Advanced Manufacturing Technicians.” Leading apprenticeship professionals give their predictions on where the manufacturing industry is headed and how this affects their training and development curricula for CNC Machining Professionals and Advanced Manufacturing Professional apprentices.

Join us and find out what skills the future of manufacturing needs and how our occupational programs can provide it.

Contact Info
Email: klein@gaccmidwest.org

• Event Type
  Training
• Series
  Apprenticeship Week

Date and Time
Wed, June 5, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location

Knights of Columbus
187 S Indiana Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901-3645

Description IDES and Jackie Haas invite both employers and job seekers to attend.

Contact Info
Phone: 815.464.9908 or by email:jlmceinc@aol.com

• Event Type
  Job/Career Fair
• Field of Interest
  Other

Date and Time
Thu, July 18, All Day

Location

Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Dr
Tinley Park, IL 60477-5401

Website

https​:​/​/www​.collegechangeseverything​.org​/events​/2024-cce-conference-informati​on​.html...

Description

Illinois Student Assistance Commission is sponsoring the 14th annual College Changes Everything (CCE) Conference on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at the Tinley Park Convention Center in Tinley Park, Illinois. The annual conference is the state’s foremost college access, success, and career readiness event. Diverse stakeholders come together and learn from each other to help Illinois reach its Goal 2025 – to increase the proportion of adults in Illinois with high-quality degrees and postsecondary credentials to 60% by 2025.

Equity is the heart of the CCE conference, striving to ensure all students have opportunities. The 2023 conference collective question was: How do we advance educational equity for Illinois students and parents? This year’s consideration is the role of community health in educational equity for Illinois students and families. Explore these questions: Can you have educational equity without community health? Can you have community health without educational equity?

Community health encompasses various aspects contributing to the well-being of a particular population. Community is a multifaceted concept allowing partners to define it based on who their work serves and how they do their work (e.g., geographic, social, cultural, virtual, professional, intentional/specific purpose, economic, interfaith, neighborhood, supportive, and more). Communities can be dynamic, evolving entities shaped by members’ interactions and shared experiences. Partners should approach health as it relates to their work holistically, including mental, physical, and environmental. Collective efforts maximize impact, and partnerships enhance sustainable solutions. Informed planning leads to effective policies, resource allocation, and tailored programs.

2024 Theme: Community Health

2024 College Changes Everything Conference Planning Committee

• Illinois Student Assistance Commission
• Illinois Board of Higher Education
• Illinois Community College Board
• Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
• Illinois Department of Employment Security
• Illinois State Board of Education
• Illinois College Access Network
• Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges and Universities
• Advance Illinois
• Education Systems Center at Northern Illinois University
• ACT Now
• Women Employed
• iCan Dream Center

Contact Info
Email: isac.collegechangeseverything@illinois.gov

• Event Type
  Conference
• Series
  College Changes Everything Conference