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  • Air Traffic Controllers
    Air traffic controllers coordinate air flights to make sure that pilots and passengers travel safely.
  • Aircraft Mechanics
    Aircraft mechanics service and repair aircraft and aircraft engines. They do this to ensure safe and dependable performance.
  • Airframe Mechanics
    Aircraft mechanics service and repair aircraft and aircraft engines. They do this to ensure safe and dependable performance.
  • Airline Captains
    Airplane pilots fly aircraft used to transport people and cargo.
  • Airplane Mechanics
    Aircraft mechanics service and repair aircraft and aircraft engines. They do this to ensure safe and dependable performance.
  • Airplane Pilots
    Airplane pilots fly aircraft used to transport people and cargo.
  • Auto Body Repairers
    Auto body repairers fix or replace the damaged parts of vehicle bodies and frames.
  • Auto Glass Installers
    Auto glass installers repair or replace damaged windshields and windows.
  • Automobile Detailers
    Vehicle cleaners clean vehicles, machinery, and other types of equipment.
  • Automobile Mechanics
    Automobile mechanics inspect, maintain, and repair cars and light trucks.
  • Automobile Tire Repairers and Changers
    Tire repairers and changers fix and replace tires on motor vehicles.
  • Automotive Engineers
    Automobile mechanics inspect, maintain, and repair cars and light trucks.
  • Automotive Technicians
    Automobile mechanics inspect, maintain, and repair cars and light trucks.
  • Aviation Mechanics
    Aircraft mechanics service and repair aircraft and aircraft engines. They do this to ensure safe and dependable performance.
  • Avionics Technicians
    Aircraft mechanics service and repair aircraft and aircraft engines. They do this to ensure safe and dependable performance.
  • Barge Captains
    Ship captains and mates direct and navigate all kinds of ships.
  • Bicycle Repairers
    Bicycle repairers fix bicycles using hand tools.
  • Bike Mechanics
    Bicycle repairers fix bicycles using hand tools.
  • Body and Fender Repairers
    Auto body repairers fix or replace the damaged parts of vehicle bodies and frames.
  • Brake Repairers
    Automobile mechanics inspect, maintain, and repair cars and light trucks.
  • Bus and Truck Mechanics
    Bus and truck mechanics maintain and repair diesel engines.
  • Bus Drivers
    Bus drivers operate motor vehicles that move people from one place to another.
  • Bus Drivers, School
    School bus drivers transport elementary, middle, and high school students to and from school.
  • Cab Drivers
    Taxi drivers and chauffeurs transport passengers to and from their homes, workplaces, and other locations.
  • Car Detailers
    Vehicle cleaners clean vehicles, machinery, and other types of equipment.
  • Car Mechanics
    Automobile mechanics inspect, maintain, and repair cars and light trucks.
  • Car Refinishers
    Auto body repairers fix or replace the damaged parts of vehicle bodies and frames.
  • Cargo and Freight Agents
    Transportation agents coordinate the movement of freight, mail, baggage, and passengers at airports.
  • Cargo Handlers
    Freight handlers move materials from one spot to another, such as into and out of trucks.
  • Chauffeurs
    Taxi drivers and chauffeurs transport passengers to and from their homes, workplaces, and other locations.
  • Collision Mechanics
    Auto body repairers fix or replace the damaged parts of vehicle bodies and frames.
  • Commercial Pilots
    Airplane pilots fly aircraft used to transport people and cargo.
  • Conductors
    Conductors coordinate and supervise rail travel of passengers and freight. Yardmasters move trains in yards and see that they come and go safely with the right cars attached.
  • Control Tower Operators
    Air traffic controllers coordinate air flights to make sure that pilots and passengers travel safely.
  • Copilots
    Airplane pilots fly aircraft used to transport people and cargo.
  • Customizers
    Auto body repairers fix or replace the damaged parts of vehicle bodies and frames.
  • Deck Engineers
    Ship engineers operate engines and other equipment on many types of ships.
  • Deckhands
    Deckhands help operate and maintain ships and their equipment.
  • Delivery Truck Drivers
    Light truck drivers drive small trucks to transport people, goods, or materials.
  • Detailers, Automobile
    Vehicle cleaners clean vehicles, machinery, and other types of equipment.
  • Diesel Engine Mechanics
    Bus and truck mechanics maintain and repair diesel engines.
  • Diesel Engineers
    Locomotive engineers run trains that carry cargo and passengers.
  • Diesel Mechanics
    Heavy equipment mechanics repair and maintain equipment such as graders, backhoes, and loading shovels.
  • Diesel Truck Drivers
    Heavy truck drivers drive large trucks or tractor-trailers to transport goods and materials.
  • Dinkey Operators
    Locomotive engineers run trains that carry cargo and passengers.
  • Dinkey Operators - Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators
    Railroad brake, signal, and switch operators take care of railroad tracks and equipment. They put rail cars together for the transport of passengers and freight.
  • Dispatchers
    Dispatchers coordinate the movement of workers and motor vehicles.
  • Dispatchers - Train Conductors and Yardmasters
    Conductors coordinate and supervise rail travel of passengers and freight. Yardmasters move trains in yards and see that they come and go safely with the right cars attached.
  • Distribution Managers
    Storage and transportation managers direct the pickup, transport, and storage of goods.
  • Emergency Service Dispatchers
    Dispatchers coordinate the movement of workers and motor vehicles.
  • Engineers, Ship
    Ship engineers operate engines and other equipment on many types of ships.
  • Engineers, Train
    Locomotive engineers run trains that carry cargo and passengers.
  • Filling Station Attendants
    Service station attendants sell fuel and clean windshields. They also provide basic automotive services.
  • Flight Attendants
    Flight attendants keep airline passengers safe and comfortable.
  • Flight Dispatchers
    Air traffic controllers coordinate air flights to make sure that pilots and passengers travel safely.
  • Flight Engineers
    Airplane pilots fly aircraft used to transport people and cargo.
  • Flight Navigators
    Airplane pilots fly aircraft used to transport people and cargo.
  • Flight Service Specialists
    Air traffic controllers coordinate air flights to make sure that pilots and passengers travel safely.
  • Freight Handlers
    Freight handlers move materials from one spot to another, such as into and out of trucks.
  • Gas Station Attendants
    Service station attendants sell fuel and clean windshields. They also provide basic automotive services.
  • Glass Installers, Vehicles
    Auto glass installers repair or replace damaged windshields and windows.
  • Heavy Equipment Mechanics
    Heavy equipment mechanics repair and maintain equipment such as graders, backhoes, and loading shovels.
  • Heavy Truck Drivers
    Heavy truck drivers drive large trucks or tractor-trailers to transport goods and materials.
  • Holsters
    Railroad brake, signal, and switch operators take care of railroad tracks and equipment. They put rail cars together for the transport of passengers and freight.
  • Hostlers
    Locomotive engineers run trains that carry cargo and passengers.
  • Light Truck Drivers
    Light truck drivers drive small trucks to transport people, goods, or materials.
  • Loaders
    Tank car, truck, and ship loaders pump liquids from storage tanks to vehicles.
  • Local Truck Drives
    Light truck drivers drive small trucks to transport people, goods, or materials.
  • Locomotive Engineers
    Locomotive engineers run trains that carry cargo and passengers.
  • Long Haul Truck Drivers
    Heavy truck drivers drive large trucks or tractor-trailers to transport goods and materials.
  • Longshoremen
    Freight handlers move materials from one spot to another, such as into and out of trucks.
  • Lot Attendants
    Parking lot attendants park cars in lots and garages, or assist customers in parking cars.
  • Marine Mechanics
    Motorboat mechanics maintain and repair boat motors.
  • Marine Pilots
    Ship pilots navigate ships through channels, harbors, or other difficult waterways.
  • Mates
    Ship captains and mates direct and navigate all kinds of ships.
  • Mechanics, Aircraft
    Aircraft mechanics service and repair aircraft and aircraft engines. They do this to ensure safe and dependable performance.
  • Mechanics, Automobile
    Automobile mechanics inspect, maintain, and repair cars and light trucks.
  • Mechanics, Bus and Truck
    Bus and truck mechanics maintain and repair diesel engines.
  • Mechanics, Heavy Equipment
    Heavy equipment mechanics repair and maintain equipment such as graders, backhoes, and loading shovels.
  • Mechanics, Motorboat
    Motorboat mechanics maintain and repair boat motors.
  • Mechanics, Motorcycle
    Motorcycle mechanics maintain and repair motorcycles. They also work on all-terrain vehicles, motor scooters, and mopeds.
  • Motorboat Mechanics
    Motorboat mechanics maintain and repair boat motors.
  • Motorcycle Mechanics
    Motorcycle mechanics maintain and repair motorcycles. They also work on all-terrain vehicles, motor scooters, and mopeds.
  • Motorcycle Repairers
    Motorcycle mechanics maintain and repair motorcycles. They also work on all-terrain vehicles, motor scooters, and mopeds.
  • Outboard Motor Mechanics
    Motorboat mechanics maintain and repair boat motors.
  • Parking Lot Attendants
    Parking lot attendants park cars in lots and garages, or assist customers in parking cars.
  • Pilots, Airplane
    Airplane pilots fly aircraft used to transport people and cargo.
  • Pilots, Ship
    Ship pilots navigate ships through channels, harbors, or other difficult waterways.
  • Powerplant (Airplane) Mechanics
    Aircraft mechanics service and repair aircraft and aircraft engines. They do this to ensure safe and dependable performance.
  • Pump Attendants
    Service station attendants sell fuel and clean windshields. They also provide basic automotive services.
  • Radio Dispatchers
    Dispatchers coordinate the movement of workers and motor vehicles.
  • Rail Yard Engineers
    Locomotive engineers run trains that carry cargo and passengers.
  • Rail Yard Engineers - Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators
    Railroad brake, signal, and switch operators take care of railroad tracks and equipment. They put rail cars together for the transport of passengers and freight.
  • Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators
    Railroad brake, signal, and switch operators take care of railroad tracks and equipment. They put rail cars together for the transport of passengers and freight.
  • Railroad Conductors
    Conductors coordinate and supervise rail travel of passengers and freight. Yardmasters move trains in yards and see that they come and go safely with the right cars attached.
  • Railroad Engineers
    Locomotive engineers run trains that carry cargo and passengers.
  • Recreational Vehicle Mechanics
    Bus and truck mechanics maintain and repair diesel engines.
  • Repairers, Motorcycle
    Motorcycle mechanics maintain and repair motorcycles. They also work on all-terrain vehicles, motor scooters, and mopeds.
  • Riggers
    Riggers use ropes, pulleys, and other gear to move large or heavy items.
  • Roadmasters
    Conductors coordinate and supervise rail travel of passengers and freight. Yardmasters move trains in yards and see that they come and go safely with the right cars attached.
  • Routing Agents
    Transportation agents coordinate the movement of freight, mail, baggage, and passengers at airports.
  • School Bus Drivers
    School bus drivers transport elementary, middle, and high school students to and from school.
  • Semi Drivers
    Heavy truck drivers drive large trucks or tractor-trailers to transport goods and materials.
  • Service Station Attendants
    Service station attendants sell fuel and clean windshields. They also provide basic automotive services.
  • Service Technicians
    Automobile mechanics inspect, maintain, and repair cars and light trucks.
  • Ship Captains and Mates
    Ship captains and mates direct and navigate all kinds of ships.
  • Ship Engineers
    Ship engineers operate engines and other equipment on many types of ships.
  • Ship Loaders
    Tank car, truck, and ship loaders pump liquids from storage tanks to vehicles.
  • Ship Pilots
    Ship pilots navigate ships through channels, harbors, or other difficult waterways.
  • Shipping Agents
    Transportation agents coordinate the movement of freight, mail, baggage, and passengers at airports.
  • Short Haul Truck Drivers
    Light truck drivers drive small trucks to transport people, goods, or materials.
  • Stevedores
    Freight handlers move materials from one spot to another, such as into and out of trucks.
  • Stewards and Stewardesses
    Flight attendants keep airline passengers safe and comfortable.
  • Storage and Transportation Managers
    Storage and transportation managers direct the pickup, transport, and storage of goods.
  • Streetcar Operators
    Subway operators drive commuter trains that run below city streets. Streetcar operators drive electric-powered trains that move on tracks set into streets.
  • Subway and Streetcar Operators
    Subway operators drive commuter trains that run below city streets. Streetcar operators drive electric-powered trains that move on tracks set into streets.
  • Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders
    Tank car, truck, and ship loaders pump liquids from storage tanks to vehicles.
  • Taxi Dispatchers
    Dispatchers coordinate the movement of workers and motor vehicles.
  • Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs
    Taxi drivers and chauffeurs transport passengers to and from their homes, workplaces, and other locations.
  • Tire Repairers and Changers
    Tire repairers and changers fix and replace tires on motor vehicles.
  • Tower Operators
    Air traffic controllers coordinate air flights to make sure that pilots and passengers travel safely.
  • Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
    Heavy truck drivers drive large trucks or tractor-trailers to transport goods and materials.
  • Traffic Analysts
    Traffic technicians gather and analyze information about traffic conditions.
  • Traffic Technicians
    Traffic technicians gather and analyze information about traffic conditions.
  • Train Conductors and Yardmasters
    Conductors coordinate and supervise rail travel of passengers and freight. Yardmasters move trains in yards and see that they come and go safely with the right cars attached.
  • Train Engineers
    Locomotive engineers run trains that carry cargo and passengers.
  • Train Yard Workers
    Railroad brake, signal, and switch operators take care of railroad tracks and equipment. They put rail cars together for the transport of passengers and freight.
  • Tram Operators
    Subway operators drive commuter trains that run below city streets. Streetcar operators drive electric-powered trains that move on tracks set into streets.
  • Transmission Technicians
    Automobile mechanics inspect, maintain, and repair cars and light trucks.
  • Transportation Agents
    Transportation agents coordinate the movement of freight, mail, baggage, and passengers at airports.
  • Transportation Managers
    Storage and transportation managers direct the pickup, transport, and storage of goods.
  • Trolley Operators
    Subway operators drive commuter trains that run below city streets. Streetcar operators drive electric-powered trains that move on tracks set into streets.
  • Truck Drivers
    Heavy truck drivers drive large trucks or tractor-trailers to transport goods and materials.
  • Truck Loaders
    Tank car, truck, and ship loaders pump liquids from storage tanks to vehicles.
  • Truck Loaders and Unloaders
    Freight handlers move materials from one spot to another, such as into and out of trucks.
  • Truck Mechanics
    Bus and truck mechanics maintain and repair diesel engines.
  • Valet Parkers
    Parking lot attendants park cars in lots and garages, or assist customers in parking cars.
  • Vehicle Cleaners
    Vehicle cleaners clean vehicles, machinery, and other types of equipment.
  • Windshield Repairers
    Auto glass installers repair or replace damaged windshields and windows.
  • Yard Pilots
    Conductors coordinate and supervise rail travel of passengers and freight. Yardmasters move trains in yards and see that they come and go safely with the right cars attached.
  • Yardmasters
    Conductors coordinate and supervise rail travel of passengers and freight. Yardmasters move trains in yards and see that they come and go safely with the right cars attached.

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  • Statewide Interest

    Job Corps: education and training programs for young adults.
    Job Corps logo Welcome to Job Corps Chicago Region, dedicated to helping youth aged 16 yrs - 24 yrs find success through education and career technical training.  Whether you are a student, parent, or employer we invite you to explore this site to learn more about how the Job Corps program can benefit you.  The federally funded program serves the entire United States, including the 18 centers in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and Wisconsin, known as the Chicago Region.  Where do I sign up? Link opens in a new window

  • Serve Illinois
    Serve Illinois The Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service has developed the Serve Illinois website so you can easily find information about:
    • AmeriCorps,
    • Senior Corps,
    • Learn and Serve Program,
    • volunteer programs
    • resources for volunteers of all ages,
    • how to sign up for training opportunities
    • service day events in your area.

    Finding a place to serve by selecting an area of interest or by using a ZIP Code search. Click here. External link opens in a new windowYou can also call (800) 592-9896 (voice) or (888) 261-2713 (tty).


  • Spell Check Your Work Online
    SpellChecker.net SpellChecker.net External link opens in a new windowallows you to paste in your work and then run a spell check or type your work directly into the spell checker for potential corrections as you write. This tool is useful for creating resumes, proofing emails or blogs, and any other work which may be presented to a potential employer.

  • Senior Corps
    National Senior Service Corps Senior Corps is a volunteer program for adults over age 55. The program assists seniors in finding volunteer opportunities through the Foster Grandparent Program, the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and the Senior Companion Program. By volunteering with Senior Corps, senior adults across the country are making a difference in their community every day. Click here External link opens in a new window to learn more about service opportunities through Senior Corps.

  • Youth Service Providers

    Workforce Investment Act programs are offered to youth between the ages of 14-21. Youth services providers offer programs to assist young people in reaching individual academic goals (high school diploma recovery or GED) and developing basic job skills as they make the transition from being older youth to young adults. All WIA services for youth are offered at no cost to the participant.

    All Local Workforce Area’s have at least one provider of services to this group of people. The statewide WIA Youth Services Providers List gives the provider’s name, contact info, city in which the provider is located, and a brief listing of the services provided. Click here to see the list of Youth Service Providers External link opens in a new window


  • Could this be YOUR LIFE?
    Could this be Your Life logo

    Ever wonder how those everyday life choices could affect your career, family life, and choosing a place to live?

    If so, then check out this online interactive game brought to you by the Illinois Center for Specialized Professional Support, and take the journey through Could this be YOUR LIFE.  This interactive game will teach you about the consequences of making career and life choices.

    To access this interactive game, visit the Could this be YOUR LIFE External link opens in a new windowweb site.


  • Looking for Free Online Courses to Improve your Computer Skills?
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    If you answered Yes to the above question, then take a look at the Goodwill Community Foundation (GCF) Global Learning website.  Sponsored by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACT), Global Learning offers free online tutorials covering the basics of computers, the Internet, Microsoft Office and life skills.  GCF Global Learning also offers free online classes covering Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

    For more information and to access this free online site, visit the Goodwill Community Foundation (GCF) Global Learning External link opens in a new windowweb site.


  • Looking for Wage Information in the State of Illinois?
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    The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) provides information on entry level, median, and experienced hourly and annual wages for occupations in the State of Illinois.

    Wage information is available for Illinois, Metropolitan Areas, Economic Development Areas, counties and Local Workforce Areas.  To access this information, visit the IDES Wage Information External link opens in a new windowwebsite. 


  • Visit Career Coach
    Career Coach a free online personalized career counselor for women and men.  Find the right career and make a step-by-step plan to reach your goals.  Visit the Career Coach web site to learn more External link opens in a new window.

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