Chicago
Deadline nearing for teens, young adults to apply for summer jobs
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More than 30,000 jobs and internships are available to people ages 14 to 24. One Summer Chicago is accepting applications through May 20.
jobs
More employment help needed, says Austin resident who found better job after layoff
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Launched in 2012, Skills for Chicagoland’s Future has helped place about 4,500 people in jobs across Chicago, approximately a third of whom come from the West Side,
Crime
Multi-million dollar federal grant awarded to Safer Foundation to help ex-offenders
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The West Side nonprofit is among 32 groups nationwide receiving money from the U.S. Department of Labor to continue to provide job training and other services to former inmates looking for a job.
Austin Town Hall
County officials pledge $4 million to Austin, South Side for job training for youth
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South Shore, Back of the Yards also will receive money as government officials look to address unemployment, violence in Chicago.
Community
Free workshop for people with records
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Lawyers will be available April 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help West Siders apply for jobs in health care, schools and the parks.
jobs
Solutions to ending violence debated, discussed
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Panelists at DuSable Museum included Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin and Amara Enyia, head of the Austin Chamber of Commerce.
Community
Passions rise as local leaders tackle issues facing black men
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Solutions to unemployment, gun violence, poverty spark intense debate at town hall convened by Congressman Danny Davis.
Community
West Siders invited to job fair this week
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37th Ward Ald. Emma Mitts and the Chicago Department of Aviation are holding the event Dec. 8th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at LaFollette Park. Bring your resume.
Community
Event will help those with suspended licenses get back to work
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Representatives from state agencies will be available Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 4800 W. Chicago Ave.
Community
Job seekers invited to free event Thursday
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Ald. Chris Taliaferro is sponsoring the Nov. 19th job fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Columbus Park Refectory.