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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.
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,
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.
Representatives from state agencies will be available Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 4800 W. Chicago Ave.
The next round of job training classes start next month.
Bethel New Life is accepting participants in its Workforce Development Career Prep program.
Work out for free at any of the Chicago Park District’s gyms, fitness classes and lap swim Jan. 7-13.
The Aug. 28 meeting invited residents, community leaders and representatives from state agencies to discuss issues affecting those living in Austin and other African-American communities.
Recent information shows the rate has dropped, leaving some to believe the economy is getting better but others say it’s down because people have exhausted their benefits.
Columnist John W. Fountain III shares why it’s OK to take a break, and put off til tomorrow what you can do today.