task force
Rep. Ford forming task force to get more resources for West Side
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The state lawmaker plans to announce members of the new West Side Development Task Force on Aug. 1. For more information, contact his district office.
Community
Non-profit hiring workers to work with youth
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By The Hand Club For Kids is holding several hiring events over the next several weeks, including two in Austin. The part-time positions for the upcoming school year include full benefits.
jobs
Youth career fair to be held March 24
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Young people ages 16 to 24 can learn about job opportunities, internships and mentoring programs at the event, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. March 24 at Christ the King Jesuit High School, 5088 W. Jackson St. Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin is sponsoring the event.
career
Career training expo in Austin
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Learn about careers in health care, IT, manufacturing and more from 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 25 at 5049 W. Harrison St. Reservations encouraged.
Austin Coming Together
Community summit seeks feedback from Austin residents
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Austin Coming Together invited community members to vote on initiatives for a quality-of-life plan being devised for the West Side neighborhood.
jobs
Thinking out loud – and outside the box
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Austin and Lawndale should work with Congress to bring entrepreneurs and jobs to the West Side as part of the federal EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program administrated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, writes Dwayne Truss.
African-American male
Conference puts spotlight on black men, boys
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The “State of the African American Male (SAAM)” conference, slated for Sept. 8 and 8 at University of Illinois at Chicago, feature a resource fair and workshops on issues including violence, jobs and poverty.
Community
Brookfield Zoo, Botanic Gardens filling summer jobs
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Young adults ages 16 to 24 are encouraged to attend a hiring fair April 1 at Mt. Ebenezer Church.
Community
Youth career expo set for Saturday
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Bring your resume and come dressed for success to the March 25 event, which will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at Christ the King Jesuit High School, 5088 W. Jackson Blvd.
Community
Job seekers invited to career conference
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BUILD is hosting the event 10 a.m. Jan. 21 at 5100 W. Harrison St. Register online today.