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Deadline nearing for teens, young adults to apply for summer jobs

By AustinTalks | May 8, 2020

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

By Xueer Zhang | October 30, 2017

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

By Terry Dean | July 26, 2017

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

By Terry Dean | April 16, 2017

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

By AustinTalks | April 5, 2017

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

By Abby Lee Hood | March 26, 2017

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

By Terry Dean | February 28, 2017

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

By AustinTalks | December 4, 2016

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

By AustinTalks | December 1, 2016

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

By AustinTalks | November 17, 2015

Ald. Chris Taliaferro is sponsoring the Nov. 19th job fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Columbus Park Refectory.

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