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SUMMARY:AJC On the Move – Mobile Resources
DESCRIPTION:The American Job Center in Wheeling is on the move!\nStaff will be on-site offering free employment and career services. Stop by for free job search assistance\, resume reviews\, interview preparation\, and access to employment and training resources. Open to all job seekers and NO appointment necessary. \nLocation and Dates:\nSchaumburg Township District Library Locations:\n\nHoffman Estates Branch – 8/7 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm\nCentral Library – 8/12 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm\nHanover Park Branch – 8/24 from 9:30am to 12:00pm\n\n  \n\n 
URL:https://bcsillinois.org/event/ajc-on-the-move-mobile-resources-24/
LOCATION:Hoffman Estates Branch Library\, 1550 Hassell Rd\, Hoffman Estates\, IL 60169\, Hoffman Estates\, IL\, 60169\, United States
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SUMMARY:Excel Basics Part 1 & Part 2 (In Person 2-day Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:Microsoft Excel Basics: Excel Basics: Spreadsheet construction\, basic formulas and functions\, sort\, filter\, formatting\, and printing. \nThis two-day in-person workshop (August 12th & 13th from 9:30am – 12:00pm) 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.
URL:https://bcsillinois.org/event/excel-basics-part-1-part-2-in-person-2-day-workshop-3/
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Business and Career Services Inc.":MAILTO:contact@bcsillinois.org
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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.\nClasses 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.
URL:https://bcsillinois.org/event/ms-word-formatting-your-resume-for-applicant-tracking-systems-in-person-class-9/
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:AJC On the Move – Mobile Resources
DESCRIPTION:The American Job Center in Wheeling is on the move!\nStaff will be on-site offering free employment and career services. Stop by for free job search assistance\, resume reviews\, interview preparation\, and access to employment and training resources. Open to all job seekers and NO appointment necessary. \nLocation and Dates:\nSchaumburg Township District Library Locations:\n\nHoffman Estates Branch – 8/7 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm\nCentral Library – 8/12 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm\nHanover Park Branch – 8/24 from 9:30am to 12:00pm\n\n  \n\n 
URL:https://bcsillinois.org/event/ajc-on-the-move-mobile-resources-23/
LOCATION:Schaumburg Township District Library\, 130 S Roselle Rd\, Schaumburg\, IL 60193\, 130 S Roselle Rd\, Schaumburg\, IL\, 60193\, United States
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SUMMARY:PowerPoint Basics – (In Person Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:PowerPoint Basics: Create\, edit and format slides\, use themes\, transitions and animation.\nThis in-person class is taught in 1 session (see below)\n\nPRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDING THIS WORKSHOP! Registration closes 24 hours the day prior to class. Walk-ins accepted on a space available basis.\n  \n \nWorkshop Location: \nAmerican Job Center in Wheeling \n1400 S Wolf Road\, Building 200\, Suite 200\, Wheeling\, IL 60090 \nOne block south of Palatine-Willow Road & Wolf Road. West side of Wolf Road. Ample free parking. \nPLEASE NOTE: \n\nYou must register as there is only space for 15 people per class.\nCheck in 15 minutes prior to workshop. ABSOLUTELY NO ADMITTANCE after session starts. Be sure to allow enough time for traffic\, construction & weather.\nClasses 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 on the waiting list can use your seat.\nPlease DO NOT REGISTER MULTIPLE TIMES.\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 \nsubject to change without notice.
URL:https://bcsillinois.org/event/powerpoint-basics-in-person-workshop-3/
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Business and Career Services Inc.":MAILTO:contact@bcsillinois.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T093000
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SUMMARY:Excel Focus on Functions – Explore VLOOKUP
DESCRIPTION:VLOOKUP Foundations – explore this classic and important Lookup and Reference function. \nVLOOKUP 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. \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/excel-focus-on-functions-explore-vlookup-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T143000
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SUMMARY:Excel Must Have Functions: Explore powerful IF family of Logical Functions (VIRTUAL CLASS)
DESCRIPTION:Learn about this powerful group of condition-based widely-used Excel Functions. We’ll look at IF\, IFS\, AND\, OR and expand into the exceptionally useful IF variations such as SUMIF\, COUNTIF\, and IFERROR\nExcel has a powerful group of conditional functions that automate decisions and calculations\, allowing you to analyze and summarize data based on specific criteria.\nImproving your EXCEL skills can give you that competitive edge in today’s job market – whether for a promotion or a new job. \nPre-registration is required to attend. Registration ends by 24 hours the day prior to the Class. \n \n\nIf you need to cancel\, please cancel 48 hours prior so someone else on the waiting list can use your seat.\n\n\nPLEASE do not register and then no show.\n\nThe 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: \nhttps://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-must-have-functions-explore-powerful-if-family-of-logical-functions-virtual-class-10/
CATEGORIES:Computer workshop,Job Search Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T110000
DTSTAMP:20260725T181533Z
CREATED:20260721T181532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T181533Z
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SUMMARY:Excel Focus on Functions – Beyond VLOOKUP
DESCRIPTION:VLOOKUP Foundations – explore this classic and important Lookup and Reference function. \nVLOOKUP 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. \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/excel-focus-on-functions-beyond-vlookup-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T143000
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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-12/
CATEGORIES:Computer workshop,Job Search Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Business and Career Services Inc.":MAILTO:contact@bcsillinois.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T181533Z
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SUMMARY:AJC On the Move – Mobile Resources
DESCRIPTION:The American Job Center in Wheeling is on the move!\nStaff will be on site offering free employment and career services. Stop by for free job search assistance\, resume reviews\, interview preparation\, and access to employment and training resources. Open to all job seekers and NO appointment necessary. \nLocation and Dates:\nTownship of Schaumburg\n1 Illinois Blvd.\, Hoffman Estates\n1:00-4:00pm
URL:https://bcsillinois.org/event/ajc-on-the-move-mobile-resources-25/
LOCATION:Township of Schaumburg\, 1 Illinois Blvd\, Hoffman Estates\, 60169\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260824T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260824T120000
DTSTAMP:20260725T181533Z
CREATED:20260725T181533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T181533Z
UID:10000380-1787563800-1787572800@bcsillinois.org
SUMMARY:AJC On the Move – Mobile Resources
DESCRIPTION:The American Job Center in Wheeling is on the move!\nStaff will be on-site offering free employment and career services. Stop by for free job search assistance\, resume reviews\, interview preparation\, and access to employment and training resources. Open to all job seekers and NO appointment necessary. \nLocation and Dates:\nSchaumburg Township District Library Locations:\n\nHoffman Estates Branch – 8/7 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm\nCentral Library – 8/12 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm\nHanover Park Branch – 8/24 from 9:30am to 12:00pm
URL:https://bcsillinois.org/event/ajc-on-the-move-mobile-resources-26/
LOCATION:Hanover Park Branch Library\, 1266 Irving Park Rd\,\, Hanover Park\, IL\, 60133\, United States
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