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SUMMARY:LinkedIn Advanced with AI (Virtual Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:Take your LinkedIn presence to the next level! \nThrough our partnership with Harper College\, this workshop goes beyond the basics and guides you through practical\, actionable strategies to boost your job search\, including: \n🔹 Generating tailored headlines and summaries with AI-powered suggestions\n🔹 Discovering strategies to target the right jobs and employers\n🔹 Optimizing and balancing your professional content\n🔹 Learning best practices for making professional connections and networking \nWalk away with practical tips and AI shortcuts to help you stand out\, grow your network\, and land more opportunities! \nAs 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. \nPRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS WORKSHOP! Registration closes 24 hours prior to class. \n \nThis 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 \nQUESTIONS? EMAIL contact@bcsillinois.org
URL:https://bcsillinois.org/event/linkedin-advanced-with-ai-virtual-workshop-14/
CATEGORIES:Computer workshop,Job Search Workshop
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SUMMARY:Illinois State Treasurer I-Cash event
DESCRIPTION:Illinois State Treasure at AJC Wheeling flyer 2026 dates Rev March date change\n 
URL:https://bcsillinois.org/event/illinois-state-treasurer-i-cash-event-8/
LOCATION:American Job Center in Wheeling\, 1400 South Wolf Road\, Building 200\, Suite 200\, Wheeling\, IL\, 60090\, United States
CATEGORIES:Resource Fair
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SUMMARY:Mock Interviewing (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Are You Ready?\nStrengthen your interview techniques and gain confidence in a supportive 45-minute session.\nOnce registered\, you will be asked to share your resume and a job lead prior to attending the session. \n\nLocation:\nEducation and Work Center\n6704 Barrington Road\nHanover Park\, IL 60133\n  \nPLEASE NOTE: \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.
URL:https://bcsillinois.org/event/mock-interviewing-in-person-9/
LOCATION:Education and Work Center\, 6704 Barrington Road\, Hanover Park\, IL\, 60133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Job Search Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Business and Career Services Inc.":MAILTO:contact@bcsillinois.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T110000
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SUMMARY:Excel Focus on Functions- Work with Text and Dates (Virtual Class)
DESCRIPTION:Excel Focus on Functions- Work with Text and Dates: CONCATENATE\, TODAY\, Flash Fill and Delimited Text\nText strings and dates can cause big problems in a spreadsheet if you’re not aware of how to identify and manipulate them! In this 90-minute webinar we’ll talk about basic text functions like CONCATENATE and date functions like TODAY. We’ll also explore tools like Flash Fill\, Text to Columns\, and delimited text.\nPRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS CLASS! Registration closes 24 hours prior to class.\n \nPLEASE NOTE: \n\nYou must register as there is limited space for this virtual class.\n\n\nLog in 10 minutes prior to class. ABSOLUTELY NO ADMITTANCE after session starts. Be sure to allow enough time to log in.\n\n\nClasses are for individuals age 18+.\n\n\nIf 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.\n\n\nPlease DO NOT REGISTER MORE THAN ONCE.\n\nThis 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 \nQUESTIONS? EMAIL: contact@bcsillinois.org
URL:https://bcsillinois.org/event/excel-focus-on-functions-work-with-text-and-dates-virtual-class-8/
CATEGORIES:Computer workshop,Job Search Workshop
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SUMMARY:PowerPoint: create effective data visualization presentations (Virtual Class)
DESCRIPTION:PowerPoint: create effective data visualization presentations\nLearn to use PowerPoint’s graphic options like charts\, tables\, SmartArt\, and more to create meaningful and impactful presentations that help your audience visualize and understand key data points. Creating impactful PowerPoint presentations involves leveraging its graphic options to visualize data effectively. Learn how about these key tools and how to use them. \nPRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS Class! Registration closes 24 hours prior to class. \n \nPLEASE NOTE: \n\nYou must register as there is limited space for this virtual class.\n\n\nCheck in 10 minutes prior to class. ABSOLUTELY NO ADMITTANCE after session starts. \n\n\nClasses are for individuals age 18+.\n\n\nIf 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.\n\n\nPlease DO NOT REGISTER MORE THAN ONCE.\n\nThis 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 \nQUESTIONS? EMAIL contact@bcsillinois.org
URL:https://bcsillinois.org/event/powerpoint-create-effective-data-visualization-presentations-virtual-class-3/
CATEGORIES:Computer workshop
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SUMMARY:Excel Advanced Concepts – Dashboards: Use PivotTables\, Sparklines\, Charts\, VLOOKUP (Virtual Class)
DESCRIPTION:Excel Advanced Concepts – Dashboards: Use PivotTables\, Sparklines\, Charts\, VLOOKUP to create Excel Dashboards\nDashboards are at-a-glance summaries that use graphics to illustrate progress towards a goal. Excel has a number of features like PivotTables\, PivotCharts\, Sparklines\, and Functions that can be combined to create surprisingly robust dashboards. We highly recommend you have some familiarity with PivotTables before participating in this workshop. \nPRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS CLASS! Registration closes 24 hours prior to class. \n \nPLEASE NOTE: \n\nYou must register as there is limited space for this virtual class.\n\n\nLog in 15 minutes prior to workshop. ABSOLUTELY NO ADMITTANCE after session starts. Be sure to allow enough time to log in.\n\n\nClasses are for individuals age 18+.\n\n\nIf 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.\n\n\nPlease DO NOT REGISTER MORE THAN ONCE.\n\nThis 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 \nQUESTIONS? EMAIL contact@bcsillinois.org
URL:https://bcsillinois.org/event/excel-advanced-concepts-dashboards-use-pivottables-sparklines-charts-vlookup-virtual-class-3/
CATEGORIES:Computer workshop,Job Search Workshop
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SUMMARY:Canva Basics – Create content for print\, presentations and social media (Virtual Class)
DESCRIPTION:Canva Basics – Create content for print\, presentations and social media  with this free online graphic design app\nYou don’t need to be a graphic designer to produce professional looking designs! By utilizing Canva’s built-in templates\, photo and font options anyone can create exciting content to be shared online\, posted on social media site\, or even professionally printed on paper\, tee-shirts or mugs.\nPRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS CLASS! Registration closes 24 hours prior to class. \n \nPLEASE NOTE: \n\nYou must register as there is limited space for this virtual class.\n\n\nLog in 10 minutes prior to workshop. ABSOLUTELY NO ADMITTANCE after session starts. Be sure to allow enough time to log in.\n\n\nClasses are for individuals age 18+.\n\n\nIf 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.\n\n\nPlease DO NOT REGISTER MORE THAN ONCE.\n\nThis 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 \nQUESTIONS? EMAIL contact@bcsillinois.org
URL:https://bcsillinois.org/event/canva-basics-create-content-for-print-presentations-and-social-media-virtual-class-5/
CATEGORIES:Computer workshop,Job Search Workshop
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SUMMARY:Area-wide Hiring Event & Career MiniMart (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:Save the date!\nThe goal: Get ready! Get set! Get Hired! \nFind out about career paths\, pre-apprentices and Registered Apprenticeship Programs for multiple industries.\n\nWhat is a Career MiniMart?  \nEMPLOYER LIST WILL BE EMAILED TO REGISTRANTS VIA EVENT CONFIRMATION starting April 24th. BE SURE TO CLICK ON VIEW YOUR ORDER CONFIRMATION \n \nDrop into the Career Mini-Mart Resource Center. Arrive up to an hour early to get help: \n\nNeed help practicing your “elevator speech” or printing your resume?\nWant to research a hiring company?\nPrinters are available to print your resume.\nComputer resources are available to research companies.\nFriendly Coaches are available to practice your “elevator speech.”\n\nWe are here to help you shine. \n\nPlease bring 10 copies of your resume and your smile.\nBe ready to interview.\n\nThe Hiring Event \nFriday May 1st from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm \nJoin us for an On-the-Spot Interview – – there’s something for everyone on our team. Find out what’s best for you and your schedule. \nPre-Registration is strongly recommended – Walk-ins welcome! \n \nHiring for multiple departments and multiple locations! \ncontact@bcsillinois.org \nIMPORTANT: For additional virtual job fairs\, free workshops and free computer classes\, visit https://www.ajcwheeling.com/events/
URL:https://bcsillinois.org/event/area-wide-hiring-event-career-minimart-in-person/
LOCATION:Harper College Learning and Career Center\, 1375 South Wolf Road\, Prospect Heights\, IL\, 60070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiring Event,Job Fair
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