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Workforce Development - Hope Center Foundation

The Hope Center Foundation's Workforce Development Program provide participants with better job prospects and employable skills such as resume writing, interviewing techniques, and providing new, professional clothing for job interviews. The program includes a job fair as well as job placement. Upon completion of the program, participants are equipped with skills that demand higher wages and keep them competitive in a changing market.

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Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers

Career Center - Polish American Association - Main Office

Polish American Association's (PAA) Career Center was established to bring professional help and knowledge about the American job market and education opportunities to the immigrant community in the Chicago Metro area, as well as to anyone seeking such assistance. They offer free individual counseling, group lectures, and presentations devoted to issues such as the American job market, educational opportunities, and more. They also provide information on the American system of higher education, the possibilities of financing an education, the process of obtaining a student visa, the evaluation of Polish diplomas, and the transfer of education credits previously earned.

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Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Career Counseling

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Illinois Department of Human Services - Family Community Resource Centers - Stroger

Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) which helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health. Benefits are provided on the Illinois Link Card, an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card that is accepted at most grocery stores.Additionally, IDHS offers the SNAP Employment & Training Job Placement program for those not exempt from SNAP work requirements such as Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD). Work eligible SNAP recipients can obtain intensive case management, education such as reading and writing and math instruction or enrollment in GED or ESL classes, job skills training like computer literacy, pre-employment services like career mentoring, and unsubsidized job placement with retention services.

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Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Food Stamps/SNAP Applications

The Workshop Center - The Center on Deafness

The Center on Deafness provides a training and employment program for Deaf adults clients. The program is geared towards helping the clients to achieve their maximum potential and independence.

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Hard of Hearing
Deafness
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers

Community Economic Development Program - Breakthrough Urban Ministries Inc. - Women's Center

Breakthrough Urban Ministries' Community Economic Development (CED) program provides education, work experience, and supportive services so that individuals increase skills, gain and retain employment, and access to resources and opportunities. Located on the 2nd floor of the Breakthrough Women's Center.

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Job Search/Placement
Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Personal Financial Counseling

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Illinois Department of Human Services - Family Community Resource Centers - Mid South

Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) which helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health. Benefits are provided on the Illinois Link Card, an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card that is accepted at most grocery stores.Additionally, IDHS offers the SNAP Employment & Training Job Placement program for those not exempt from SNAP work requirements such as Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD). Work eligible SNAP recipients can obtain intensive case management, education such as reading and writing and math instruction or enrollment in GED or ESL classes, job skills training like computer literacy, pre-employment services like career mentoring, and unsubsidized job placement with retention services.

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Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Food Stamps/SNAP Applications

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Illinois Department of Human Services - Family Community Resource Centers - Woodlawn

Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) which helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health. Benefits are provided on the Illinois Link Card, an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card that is accepted at most grocery stores.Additionally, IDHS offers the SNAP Employment & Training Job Placement program for those not exempt from SNAP work requirements such as Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD). Work eligible SNAP recipients can obtain intensive case management, education such as reading and writing and math instruction or enrollment in GED or ESL classes, job skills training like computer literacy, pre-employment services like career mentoring, and unsubsidized job placement with retention services.

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Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Food Stamps/SNAP Applications

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Illinois Department of Human Services - Family Community Resource Centers - Northside Satellite Office

Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) which helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health. Benefits are provided on the Illinois Link Card, an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card that is accepted at most grocery stores.Additionally, IDHS offers the SNAP Employment & Training Job Placement program for those not exempt from SNAP work requirements such as Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD). Work eligible SNAP recipients can obtain intensive case management, education such as reading and writing and math instruction or enrollment in GED or ESL classes, job skills training like computer literacy, pre-employment services like career mentoring, and unsubsidized job placement with retention services.

What's Here

Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Food Stamps/SNAP Applications

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Illinois Department of Human Services - Family Community Resource Centers - North Suburban

Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) which helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health. Benefits are provided on the Illinois Link Card, an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card that is accepted at most grocery stores.Additionally, IDHS offers the SNAP Employment & Training Job Placement program for those not exempt from SNAP work requirements such as Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD). Work eligible SNAP recipients can obtain intensive case management, education such as reading and writing and math instruction or enrollment in GED or ESL classes, job skills training like computer literacy, pre-employment services like career mentoring, and unsubsidized job placement with retention services.

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Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Food Stamps/SNAP Applications

EmPowerU - Centers For New Horizons - Workforce Center

Centers for New Horizons operates a full-service employment and training center offering comprehensive career development, employment-focused trainings, and job placement services to meet the unique needs of Chicago's out-of-work and underemployed job seekers. CNH partners with The Chicago Housing Authority to administer HUD's Jobs Plus program.

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Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers

Economic Development and Employment Project - Neopolitan Lighthouse

Neopolitan Lighthouse's Economic Development and Employment Project (EDEP) was designed to assist victims of domestic violence in securing and retaining gainful employment, acquiring financial literacy, and receiving referrals to job training services.

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Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Financial Literacy Training

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Illinois Department of Human Services - Family Community Resource Centers - Englewood

Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) which helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health. Benefits are provided on the Illinois Link Card, an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card that is accepted at most grocery stores.Additionally, IDHS offers the SNAP Employment & Training Job Placement program for those not exempt from SNAP work requirements such as Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD). Work eligible SNAP recipients can obtain intensive case management, education such as reading and writing and math instruction or enrollment in GED or ESL classes, job skills training like computer literacy, pre-employment services like career mentoring, and unsubsidized job placement with retention services.

What's Here

Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Food Stamps/SNAP Applications

Manufacturing, IT, and Healthcare Training - OAI - Chicago Southland

OAI Chicago - Southland offers general workforce training programs.

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Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Illinois Department of Human Services - Family Community Resource Centers - South Loop

Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) which helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health. Benefits are provided on the Illinois Link Card, an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card that is accepted at most grocery stores.Additionally, IDHS offers the SNAP Employment & Training Job Placement program for those not exempt from SNAP work requirements such as Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD). Work eligible SNAP recipients can obtain intensive case management, education such as reading and writing and math instruction or enrollment in GED or ESL classes, job skills training like computer literacy, pre-employment services like career mentoring, and unsubsidized job placement with retention services.

What's Here

Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Food Stamps/SNAP Applications

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Illinois Department of Human Services - Family Community Resource Centers - Kane County/Elgin

Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) which helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health. Benefits are provided on the Illinois Link Card, an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card that is accepted at most grocery stores.Additionally, IDHS offers the SNAP Employment & Training Job Placement program for those not exempt from SNAP work requirements such as Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD). Work eligible SNAP recipients can obtain intensive case management, education such as reading and writing and math instruction or enrollment in GED or ESL classes, job skills training like computer literacy, pre-employment services like career mentoring, and unsubsidized job placement with retention services.

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Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Food Stamps/SNAP Applications

VETS PROGRAM | ILLINOIS WORKNET CENTER - DEWITT AND MACON COUNTIES

Offers to assist veterans with advocacy and referrals to any veteran-related resource. Resources may include searching military records, disability issues, veterans' rights, benefits for veterans and or their dependents, education and training benefits and more.

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Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Veteran Education Benefits
Military Records

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | WORKFORCE CONNECTION, THE

Career services include:

- Computer and Internet access.

- Job Search and Resume assistance.

- Local and national job listings.

- Help with on-line job applications.

- Career information.

- Assistance for veterans and workers with disabilities.

- Refugee and immigrant services.

- Workshops and basic skills classes.

- Assistive Technology-services available to individuals with disabilities.

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Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Illinois Department of Human Services - Family Community Resource Centers - Lincolnwood

Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) which helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health. Benefits are provided on the Illinois Link Card, an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card that is accepted at most grocery stores.Additionally, IDHS offers the SNAP Employment & Training Job Placement program for those not exempt from SNAP work requirements such as Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD). Work eligible SNAP recipients can obtain intensive case management, education such as reading and writing and math instruction or enrollment in GED or ESL classes, job skills training like computer literacy, pre-employment services like career mentoring, and unsubsidized job placement with retention services.

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Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Food Stamps/SNAP Applications

WOMEN'S JOB TRAINING | DREAMS ARE POSSIBLE

Prepares women for employment by helping them transition from jobs to careers and preparing them to advocate for a living wage, benefits, and dignity in the workplace. Education and training courses are available in the following areas:

- Electrical technician.

- Plumbing.

- Welding.

- Truck driving.

- General carpentry.

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Occupation Specific Job Training
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers

FAMILY SERVICES | CARPENTER'S PLACE

Provides case management on a long-term basis, up to one year or longer and as needed, to assist the family in overcoming the circumstances that brought them into an "at risk" position with homelessness, financial instability, less-than-living-wage employment, lack of education, substance abuse, mental health instability, physical health instability, legal issues, need for counseling, domestic violence issues, lack of child care, lack of transportation, and lack of basic household items, food, clothing and personal items to sustain appropriate health.

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Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Case/Care Management

WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT | SHAWNEE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

Services provided include:

- Education.

- Career Counseling.

- Job Training.

- Placement Assistance.

- Supportive Services.

The Dislocated Worker program assists displaced homemakers and those who have lost their jobs due to plant closure or reduction in workforce with retraining in an occupational area of greater stability.

This site is considered an affiliate one-stop for the American Job Center in local workforce area 26.

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Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | CHAMPAIGN COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

Provides job search and placement assistance to individuals with low-income or skill deficiencies.

Services include:

-- Interviewing and resume writing assistance

-- Access to computers, WiFi, and database to research employers

-- Financial assistance for obtaining new skills or certifications

-- Career counseling

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Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers

CAREER SERVICES CENTER | HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Offers a wide range of career services, which include
- Employment and career counseling.
- Career resources, including videos, reference materials, and software programs.
- Assessment tools for deciding education/career path.
- Job leads and postings.
- Assistance with resume and cover letter development/critiquing.
- Connections for job shadows and informational interviews.
- Interview preparation.

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Job Search/Placement
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers

JOB SEEKERS PROGRAM | MANAGEMENT, TRAINING, AND CONSULTING CORPORATION

Offers services to help job seekers find and keep employment, services include: career coaching, job search assistance, education assistance, and referrals to community resources.

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Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers

WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT | SHAWNEE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

Services provided include:

- Education.

- Career Counseling.

- Job Training.

- Placement Assistance.

- Supportive Services.

The Dislocated Worker program assists displaced homemakers and those who have lost their jobs due to plant closure or reduction in workforce with retraining in an occupational area of greater stability.

This site is considered an affiliate one-stop for the American Job Center in local workforce area 26.

What's Here

Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers

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