Excel Function Overview (In Person Class)
2026-01-08 13:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | American Job Center in Wheeling, 1400 South Wolf Road, Building 200, Suite 200, Wheeling, IL, 60090, United States
Excel Function Overview (In Person Class)
Excel Functions Overview: Setup, structure and syntax, common problems with functions, and troubleshooting tips
Not as confident about Excel functions as you’d like to be? This in person class is designed for people who have used Excel but don’t feel they know enough about functions. We’ll talk about function syntax, how to recognize problems with functions, how the function library is organized, and some general troubleshooting for Excel spreadsheets.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS CLASS!

Registration closes 24 hours prior to class. Walk-ins accepted on a space available basis.
Class Location:
American Job Center in Wheeling
1400 S Wolf Road, Building 200, Suite 200, Wheeling, IL 60090
(One block south of Palatine/Willow Road & Wolf Road – west side of Wolf Rd. Ample free parking in front.)
PLEASE NOTE:

You must register as there is only space for 15 people per workshop.
Check in 15 minutes prior to workshop. ABSOLUTELY NO ADMITTANCE after session starts. Be sure to allow enough time for traffic, construction & weather.
Classes are for individuals age 18+.
Each person has their own computer for learning.
If 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.
Please do NOT REGISTER MULTIPLE TIMES.

The 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
QUESTIONS? Email contact@bcsillinois.org

Resume Assistance (In-Person)
2026-01-13 09:00 - 12:00 | American Job Center in Wheeling, 1400 South Wolf Road, Building 200, Suite 200, Wheeling, IL, 60090, United States
Are You Ready?
Strengthen Your Resume in 45 Minutes.
Get support and guidance to improve your resume or create a targeted version to specific job opportunities. Work with the American Job Center staff in our Wheeling computer lab in a 45-minute session.

Location:
American Job Center in Wheeling
1400 S Wolf Road, Building 200, Suite 200, Wheeling, IL 60090
1/2 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.
PLEASE NOTE:
The 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
QUESTIONS? Email contact@bcsillinois.org
subject to change without notice.

Excel Basics Part 1 (Virtual Class)
2026-01-13 09:30 - 11:00
How spreadsheets work, basic formulas, functions, and formatting.
This webinar is part 1 of a 3-part webinar series designed to introduce key concepts crucial to building a working knowledge of MS Excel. In this webinar we’ll talk about the Excel environment, explore basic formulas and functions, and discuss spreadsheet formatting options.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS CLASS! Registration closes 24 hours prior to class.

PLEASE NOTE:

You must register as there is limited space for this virtual class.

Check in 15 minutes prior to workshop. ABSOLUTELY NO ADMITTANCE after session starts.

Classes are for individuals age 18+.

If you need to cancel, please let us know a minimum of 48 hours prior to class so someone else on the waiting list can use your seat.

Please DO NOT REGISTER MORE THAN ONCE.

QUESTIONS? EMAIL: contact@bcsillinois.org
Subject to change without notice.

LinkedIn Advanced with AI (Virtual Workshop)
2026-01-13 10:30 - 12:00
Take your LinkedIn presence to the next level!
Through our partnership with Harper College, this workshop goes beyond the basics and guides you through practical, actionable strategies to boost your job search, including:
🔹 Generating tailored headlines and summaries with AI-powered suggestions
🔹 Discovering strategies to target the right jobs and employers
🔹 Optimizing and balancing your professional content
🔹 Learning best practices for making professional connections and networking
Walk away with practical tips and AI shortcuts to help you stand out, grow your network, and land more opportunities!
As part of the registration process, we will review your LinkedIn profile to confirm the essentials are in place. After this review, you will receive an email containing the Zoom meeting link for your scheduled session.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS WORKSHOP! Registration closes 24 hours prior to class.

This American Job Center 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
QUESTIONS? EMAIL contact@bcsillinois.org

MS Word Basics (Virtual Workshop)
2026-01-13 13:00 - 14:30
Basic editing and formatting: fonts, bulleted lists, indentation, and line spacing
This 90-minute webinar is designed to introduce key concepts crucial to building a working knowledge of MS Word. In this webinar we’ll talk about the Word environment, and explore the essential editing/formatting tools necessary to create basic documents.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS CLASS! Registration closes 24 hours prior to class.

PLEASE NOTE:

You must register as there is limited space for this virtual workshop.

Check in 15 minutes prior to class. ABSOLUTELY NO ADMITTANCE after session starts.

Classes are for individuals age 18+.

If you need to cancel, please let us know a minimum of 48 hours prior to class so someone else on the waiting list can use your seat.

Please DO NOT REGISTER MORE THAN ONCE.

This American Job Center 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
QUESTIONS? EMAIL contact@bcsillinois.org
Subject to change without notice

Illinois State Treasurer I-Cash event
2026-01-13 13:30 - 15:00 | American Job Center in Wheeling, 1400 South Wolf Road, Building 200, Suite 200, Wheeling, IL, 60090, United States
2026 Illinois State Treasurer Dates at AJC in Wheeling

Excel Basics Part 2 (Virtual Class)
2026-01-14 09:30 - 11:00
Sort and filter data, work with columns, rows, sheets, and copy/paste
This webinar is part 2 of a 3-part webinar series designed to introduce key concepts crucial to building a working knowledge of MS Excel. In this 90-minute webinar we’ll learn to sort and filter, work with columns, rows and sheets, and explore different ways to use copy and paste in Excel.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS CLASS!

PLEASE NOTE:

You must register as there is limited space for this virtual workshop.

Check in 15 minutes prior to class. ABSOLUTELY NO ADMITTANCE after session starts.

Classes are for individuals age 18+.

If you need to cancel, please let us know a minimum of 48 hours prior to class so someone else on the waiting list can use your seat.

Please DO NOT REGISTER MORE THAN ONCE.

This American Job Center 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
QUESTIONS? EMAIL: contact@bcsillinois.org

PowerPoint Basics (Virtual Class)
2026-01-14 13:00 - 14:30
Create a slide presentation using themes, graphics, and transitions:
In this 90-minute webinar you’ll learn how to create PowerPoint slides and explore how to take advantage of PowerPoint’s many built-in template and style features to help streamline your PowerPoint process!
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS CLASS! Registration closes 24 hours prior to class.

PLEASE NOTE:

You must register as there is limited space for this virtual workshop.
Check in 10 minutes prior to class. ABSOLUTELY NO ADMITTANCE after session starts.
Classes are for individuals age 18+.
If you need to cancel, please let us know a minimum of 48 hours prior to class so someone else on the waiting list can use your seat.
Please DO NOT REGISTER MORE THAN ONCE.

This American Job Center 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
QUESTIONS? EMAIL contact@bcsillinois.org
Subject to changes without notice.

Excel Basics Part 3 (Virtual Class)
2026-01-15 09:30 - 11:00
Function overview & troubleshooting, Comments, and printing in Excel
This webinar is part 3 of a 3-part webinar series designed to introduce key concepts crucial to building a working knowledge of MS Excel. In this 90-minute webinar we’ll explore additional functions, look at how functions behave in the Excel environment, add Comments, and discuss printing options in Excel.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS CLASS!

PLEASE NOTE:

You must register as there is limited space for this virtual workshop.

Log in 15 minutes prior to class. ABSOLUTELY NO ADMITTANCE after session starts.

Classes are for individuals age 18+.

If you need to cancel, please let us know a minimum of 48 hours prior to class so someone else on the waiting list can use your seat.

Please DO NOT REGISTER MORE THAN ONCE.

This American Job Center 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
QUESTIONS? EMAIL contact@bcsillinois.org

Excel Focus on Functions – Lookup and Reference: explore VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP and alternatives like INDEX and MATCH (virtual class)
2026-01-15 13:00 - 14:30
VLOOKUP is a must-have Excel function that’s used to manipulate data. In this 90-minute webinar we’ll explore VLOOKUP and the additional options that make it such a useful tool. We’ll also look at some alternatives to VLOOKUP like INDEX/MATCH.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS CLASS! Registration closes 24 hours prior to class.

PLEASE NOTE:

You must register as there is limited space for this virtual workshop.

Log in 15 minutes prior to class. ABSOLUTELY NO ADMITTANCE after session starts. Be sure to allow enough time to log in.

Classes are for individuals age 18+.

If you need to cancel, please let us know a minimum of 48 hours prior to class so someone else on the waiting list can use your seat.

Please DO NOT REGISTER MORE THAN ONCE.

This American Job Center 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
QUESTIONS? EMAIL contact@bcsillinois.org
