The Illinois Department of Insurance is scheduled to be at the Malcolm X College Job Fair on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 We are looking for graduating seniors and master degree candidates whom upon graduation will have at least 21 hours in accounting for our Insurance Company Financial Examiner Trainee Position. 
As an examiner you could participate in a team environment where you are responsible for the identification of risk inherent in an insurer’s operations and utilize that information in formulating the ongoing surveillance of the insurer. Specifically, your goal in a risk focused examination is to assess the quality and reliability of an insurance company's corporate governance and to understand how to identify, assess and manage the risk environment facing the insurer.  As an examiner good written and oral communication skills are a must.

Duties of this examiner position are conducted at the insurance company site which may require extensive travel in Illinois and the United States; however, the majority of the work is located in Chicago land area. The Department of Insurance pays for your travel (meal per diem, mileage reimbursement, lodging, etc.) to the exam site.

If you are interested in discussing the opportunities available with the Department, please see Mr. Patrick Hyde at the job fair. In addition, you will need to complete an application with the Illinois Department of Insurance by completing your application online

https://www.governmentjobs.com

If you are unable to complete an application online, please e-mail Mr. Hyde to receive an application.

When completing the application, please include a list of all college courses that you have completed at the conclusion of the Spring 2010 Semester and your major and expected degree. In addition please be sure to include the correct job title

"INSURANCE COMPANY FINANCIAL EXAMINER TRAINEE" on Line 1 of CMS Application and include Cook County and Sangamon County on Line 7 of your CMS Application. Finally, please be sure to sign your name to the application at the bottom of Page 4 of the CMS Application

If you have any questions, please contact:

Assistant Chief Examiner

Illinois Department of Insurance

100 West Randolph, Suite 9-301

Chicago, Illinois 60601

(312) 814-5452

The Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) will host a series of FREE Work Incentives, Planning and Assistance Forums for job seekers with disabilities.  
At the forum, participants who receive Social Security Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and/or Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) will learn about how work income can affect their benefits.  Specifically, attendees will hear from experts about:
-Work incentives such as SSA Ticket to Work that allows beneficiaries with disabilities to test their ability to work without fear of immediately losing monetary, medical, or other benefits;
-Preparing for a job search;
-Interview strategies and employment-related issues; and
-Disability rights of employees with disabilities.

MOPD's Certified Community Work Incentives Coordinators will also be available to meet individually with the beneficiaries to help them anticipate and plan for changes that may occur in their state and federal benefits as a result of employment.

The 2010 forums, except for July 15, will take place at the MOPD Field Office, 2102 W. Ogden Avenue, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. on the following dates:

February, 19
March 25 (Targeting deaf and hard of hearing job seekers.)
April 22
May 27 (Targeting blind and visually impaired job seekers.)
June 24
July 15 (To be held at Access Chicago Expo at Navy Pier)
August 26
September 23(Workshop will be held in Spanish and English.)
October 28
November 18
December 16

To register for the forums or to obtain more information, contact MOPDs Employment Service Unit at (312) 746-5743 (voice) or (312) 744-7833 (TTY).

Visit the workNet DuPage Career Center in Lisle during July.  Click here for our brochure.  A Service Card is required to attend any events held at the workNet DuPage Career Center. Please stop by our Reception Desk or log onto our website, before attending workshops, job fairs, or our Job Club to complete a short form to obtain your free Service Card.

http://www.worknetdupage.org

The Green Jobs initiative is a jobs training program that will prepare unemployed or "on the bench" construction workers, engineers, electrical, and heating & cooling workers that are interested in "greening up" their skills for current and future Green economy.

Program Benefits:

• Obtain up to 3 industrial certifications (Building Operator Certificate, Building Performance Initiative, Building Energy Technology)
• Earn up to 21 college credit hours (6 courses)
• Job Placement assistance
• Childcare & Transportation assistance

• Be 18 years old
• Be a legal resident
• Experience working in construction
• Live in one of the following communities: Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards, McKinley Park, Brighton Park, Archer Heights, Gage Park or Bridgeport
• Commit to completing a 12-19 month jobs advancement training program
• Be unemployed or low-income
• Take a placement exam (score at least 7-8th grade)

On January 13, the Chicago City Council passed an ammendment to the Business Enterprise Owned by People with Disabilities (BEPD) ordinance to encourage the utilization of City-certified, disabled-owned businesses and contractors.

"BEPDs are underutilized business enterprises in Chicago," said Mayor Daley.  "The new bid incentives underscore the City's commitment to increasing procurement opportunities for disabled-owned businesses by stimulating the participation of BEPDs as both prime contractors and subcontractors."

The incentive levels are contingent upon the percentage of the contract performed by the BEPD.  The earned credits would then be applied as a bid incentive to future contracts sought by the contractor for up to three years.  The BEPD program was established in 2002 as part of the City's commitment to address the high unemployment rate of people with disabilities by enhancing economic opportunities for the disability community.

For more information on becoming a BEPD contact:
Department of Procurement Services: (312) 744-4900 (voice) (312) 744-2949 (TTY) 
Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities: (312) 744-7071 (voice) (312) 744-4964 (TTY)

 

http://www.cityofchicago.org/disabilities

Attention Chicago Veterans!  The Albany Park Community Center can assist you with your unemployment and underemployment issues.  Thanks to a new Veterans' Transitional Jobs Program funded by the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act, qualifiying veterans will receive federally subsidized wages for the first few weeks with a new employer.  This is a great incentive to hire Chicago Veterans. 

Who qualifies for services?  Eligibility is income-based.  However, if you are a veteran and a Chicago resident you are strongly encouraged to contact the Albany Park Community Center to determine if you qualify.

When?  We hold an introductory program orientation every Monday (excluding holidays) at 10:00 a.m.

Where? Albany Park Community Center, Office of Workforce Development, 3403 W. Lawrence Avenue, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60625

Required documentation:  resume, DD-214, I.D. and Social Security Card, and proof of income.

Please contact Ian Hardie for more information at:  (773) 539-3828 or ihardieapcc@gmail.com.

The Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA) is offering a FREE career training opportunity.   Are you between the ages of 21-35?  Do you have a high school diploma or GED and have an interest in the construction trades?  Do you have a valid driver's license? If you answered yes to all of  these questions, this program may be for you.  The EOGP Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Training will provide:
-Blue print reading training
-Union apprenticeship training
-Job safety training
-Job skills using tools, drawings, and green construction

This is a career opportunity with high earning potential.  If you are interested, please contact HACIA at (312) 666-5910 or www.haciaworks.org .  Veterans returning to the workforce are encouraged to apply.

The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting statewide for a variety of positions including: Enumerators, Office staff, Clerical, Managers and Supervisors.

To obtain information on these positions and testing, call: 1-866-861-2010 or go to their web site at: www.2010censusjobs.gov  

Attention Veterans: Veterans points will be given with proof of veteran status - Original DD214 and for disabled veterans an SF50 form.

October 1, 2009 To September 30, 2010

http://www.2010censusjobs.gov