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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/
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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/
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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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SUMMARY:Organize Your Job Search! A Step-by-Step Guide  (In Person workshop)
DESCRIPTION:Organize Your Job Search! A Step-by-Step Guide – Organize your Job Search – Get Results! Get Help! Get Hired!\nGet tips on what makes an effective job search and how to target your resume\, develop a crisp “elevator speech\,” practice successful interview techniques\, and more. How do you start? Where do you start? What do you do? \nThis workshop provides those answers and more – and the best part – it is free. You can ask as many questions as you want. \nGet the help you need. \n \nPresented by a workforce professional from Business and Career Services\, Inc\,  This center is one of more than 3\,000 federally funded American Job Centers nationwide that provide services for both job seekers and employers. \nIn this workshop you’ll learn: \n\nHow to streamline your job search strategy.\nWhy it is important to tailor your resume to job applications.\nHow to craft a compelling elevator speech.\nImportant preparation before an interview and how to follow-up after an interview.\nBest practices to stay organized and persistent.\n\nRegister today! Space is limited. Walk-ins accepted on a space available basis only. Pre-registration is strongly recommended.  \nQUESTIONS: contact@bcsillinois.org \nIMPORTANT: For additional virtual job fairs\, free workshops and free computer classes\, visit https://www.ajcwheeling.com/events/ \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. https://www.ajcwheeling.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Customer-Code-of-Conduct-handout.pdf \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 ChiCookWorks.org/DOL-Funding \nSubject to change without notice. \n  \n 
URL:https://bcsillinois.org/event/organize-your-job-search-a-step-by-step-guide-in-person-workshop-5/
LOCATION:American Job Center in Wheeling\, 1400 South Wolf Road\, Building 200\, Suite 200\, Wheeling\, IL\, 60090\, United States
CATEGORIES:Job Search Workshop
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