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Young West Siders explore summer job opportunities

By Francia Garcia Hernandez | April 28, 2022

Young people ages 14 to 24 learned how to apply for work through the One Summer Chicago program at a job fair held last week at La Follette Park.

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Stop by the free sealing, expungement workshop

By AustinTalks | April 13, 2022

The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 13 at the Westside Justice Center, 601 S. California Ave. Free fingerprinting services to obtain rap sheets will be available to the first 50 people.

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Small business owners to meet Monday about growing commerce in Austin

By AustinTalks | August 1, 2021

Austin business operators who want to help make Austin a competitive commercial district are invited to a meeting Aug. 2, which will be held at Kehrein Center for the Arts at 5628 W. Washington Blvd. Come in person or participate via live stream.

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Monday is deadline for youth to apply for summer jobs

By AustinTalks | May 19, 2018

Youth ages 14 to 24 can apply online through May 21.

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Youth career fair to be held March 24

By AustinTalks | March 22, 2018

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.

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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,

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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

Updating your skills: Success for Nancy at Greater West Town

By Ellen Lindsey | September 18, 2015

The next round of job training classes start next month.

Community

Program helps local residents seeking work

By AustinTalks | May 28, 2013

Bethel New Life is accepting participants in its Workforce Development Career Prep program.

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