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SUMMARY:Excel Basics Part 1&Part 2 (In Person 2-day Class)
DESCRIPTION:Microsoft Excel Basics: Excel Basics: Spreadsheet construction\, basic formulas and functions\, sort\, filter\, formatting\, and printing. \nThis two-day in-person class (November 12 & 13 at 9:30am) is designed to introduce key concepts crucial to building a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. In this class we’ll talk about the Excel environment\, how spreadsheets work\, spreadsheet construction\, basic formulas and functions\, sort\, filter\, formatting\, and printing.\n  \nPRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS WORKSHOP! Walk-ins accepted on a space available basis. Registration closes 24 hours prior to class. \n\nWorkshop Location:\nAmerican Job Center in Wheeling\n1400 S Wolf Road\, Building 200\, Suite 200\, Wheeling\, IL 60090\n1/2 block south of Palatine-Willow Road on the WEST side of Wolf Road. Turn into parking lot and make an immediate RIGHT turn. Ample free parking at the front of the building. \nPLEASE NOTE: \n\nYou must register as there is only space for 15 people per workshop.\nCheck in 15 minutes prior to workshop. ABSOLUTELY NO ADMITTANCE after session starts. Be sure to allow enough time for traffic\, construction & weather.\nYou cannot attend Day 2 only; you must attend both days.\nWorkshops are for individuals age 18+.\nEach person has their own computer for learning.\nIf you need to cancel\, please let us know a minimum of 48 hours prior to class so someone else can use your seat. We will have an extensive waiting list – so if you cannot come – PLEASE CANCEL.\nPlease do NOT REGISTER MULTIPLE TIMES.\n\nThe American Job Center in Wheeling is committed to providing all customers with quality\, professional services as well as a safe and comfortable learning environment. The use of our resources implies acceptance of our Customer Code of Conduct\, which is based on the principle of respect for all customers and staff. READ: https://www.ajcwheeling.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Customer-Code-of-Conduct-handout.pdf \nQUESTIONS? Email contact@bcsillinois.org \nsubject to change without notice.
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LOCATION:American Job Center in Wheeling\, 1400 South Wolf Road\, Building 200\, Suite 200\, Wheeling\, IL\, 60090\, United States
CATEGORIES:Computer workshop,Job Search Workshop
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SUMMARY:Job Fair Secrets: Expert advice on how to prepare and navigate with confidence.
DESCRIPTION:A step-by-step guide to help you prepare\nThis is an in-person event. \n\n\nNavigating a job fair/hiring event requires preparation. This interactive workshop guides you to successfully prepare\, navigate\, network and follow-up like a pro. Job fairs are an excellent opportunity to network\, connect with potential employers\, and discover new career paths. But navigating a job fair successfully requires strategy\, preparation\, and confidence. In this interactive workshop\, we’ll teach you how to make the most of your job fair experience. \n \nRegistration closes at 7pm the day prior to workshop.  Walk-ins are welcome on a space available basis.\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? email contact@bcsillinois.org  \nIMPORTANT: For additional job fairs\, free workshops and free computer classes\, visit https://www.ajcwheeling.com/events/ \n\n\nBCS is committed to providing all customers with quality\, professional services as well as a safe and comfortable learning environment. The use of our resources (in person or virtual) implies acceptance of our Customer Code of Conduct (see attached Code of Conduct)\, which is based on the principle of respect for all customers and staff.\n\n\nhttps://www.ajcwheeling.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Customer-Code-of-Conduct-handout.pdf \n\n\n\n\nOur agency is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Funding for this program is made possible through a grant provided by the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership. This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. For more information please visit\n\n\nChiCookWorks.org/DOL-Funding\n\n.
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LOCATION:Education and Work Center\, 6704 Barrington Road\, Hanover Park\, IL\, 60133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Job Search Workshop
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SUMMARY:MS Word – Formatting Your Resume for Applicant Tracking Systems (In Person Class)
DESCRIPTION:Learn to format a standard applicant tracking system\, compliant resume including how to set tabs correctly\, insert stored text\, and track changes.  \nMany companies use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to manage resumes and applications. If the ATS can’t read or understand the information on your resume\, your application might not be evaluated or considered. For the best chance of a job interview\, your resume needs to be formatted in an “ATS-friendly” format.\n\nPRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS WORKSHOP! Walk-ins accepted on a space available basis. Registration closes 24 hours prior to class.\n  \n \nWorkshop Location:\n\nAmerican Job Center in Wheeling\n1400 S Wolf Road\, Building 200\, Suite 200\, Wheeling\, IL 60090\n(One block south of Palatine/Willow Road & Wolf Road – west side of Wolf Rd. Ample free parking in front.) \nPLEASE NOTE: \n\nYou must register as there is only space for 15 people per workshop.\nCheck in 15 minutes prior to workshop. ABSOLUTELY NO ADMITTANCE after session starts. Be sure to allow enough time for traffic\, construction & weather.\nWorkshops are for individuals age 18+.\nEach person has their own computer for learning.\nIf you need to cancel\, please let us know a minimum of 48 hours prior to class so someone else can use your seat. We will have an extensive waiting list – so if you cannot come – PLEASE CANCEL.\nPlease do NOT REGISTER MULTIPLE TIMES.\n\nThe American Job Center in Wheeling is committed to providing all customers with quality\, professional services as well as a safe and comfortable learning environment. The use of our resources implies acceptance of our Customer Code of Conduct\, which is based on the principle of respect for all customers and staff. READ: https://www.ajcwheeling.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Customer-Code-of-Conduct-handout.pdf \nQUESTIONS? Email contact@bcsillinois.org \nsubject to change without notice.
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LOCATION:American Job Center in Wheeling\, 1400 South Wolf Road\, Building 200\, Suite 200\, Wheeling\, IL\, 60090\, United States
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