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  • Abuse Counselors
    Social workers help people solve social, financial, and health problems.
  • Academic Deans
    College and university administrators manage the business affairs and student services of colleges.
  • Account Executives
    Advertising managers plan and direct ads for businesses.
  • Accountants and Auditors
    Accountants and auditors assemble, analyze, and check the accuracy of financial information.
  • Accounting Clerks
    Bookkeeping and accounting clerks manage the financial records of companies or clients.
  • Actors
    Actors portray characters in front of live audiences, cameras, or both.
  • Actresses
    Actors portray characters in front of live audiences, cameras, or both.
  • Actuaries
    Actuaries use math and statistics to calculate the odds that an event will happen. They design insurance programs and pension plans.
  • Acupuncturists (Emerging)
    Acupuncturists treat many common ailments. They do this by inserting thin needles through the skin at specific points on the body. Acupuncturists also use other methods of traditional Chinese medicine.
  • Addictions Counselors
    Addictions counselors help people overcome alcohol, drug, gambling, and other dependencies.
  • Adjudicators
    Judges and hearing officers review cases and make decisions about them based on the law.
  • Adjusters, Insurance
    Insurance adjusters and examiners decide how much to pay on insurance claims.
  • Adjustment Clerks
    Customer service representatives try to solve customer complaints.
  • Administrative Assistants
    Executive secretaries assist managers and direct office activities.
  • Administrative Assistants - Secretaries
    Secretaries perform a variety of clerical and administrative duties needed to run an office.
  • Administrative Clerks
    General office clerks perform a variety of duties that help keep offices running.
  • Administrative Services Managers
    Administrative services managers coordinate support services for businesses and organizations.
  • Administrators, College and University
    College and university administrators manage the business affairs and student services of colleges.
  • Admissions Directors
    College and university administrators manage the business affairs and student services of colleges.
  • Adult and Vocational Education Teachers
    Adult and vocational education teachers teach basic education, self-improvement courses, or occupational training skills.
  • Advertising Agents
    Advertising salespeople sell air time on radio and TV stations. They also sell page space in newspapers and magazines.
  • Advertising Managers
    Advertising managers plan and direct ads for businesses.
  • Advertising Salespeople
    Advertising salespeople sell air time on radio and TV stations. They also sell page space in newspapers and magazines.
  • Aerobics Instructors
    Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors help people get in shape. They teach aerobics classes or set up individual training programs.
  • Aerospace Engineering Technicians
    Engineering technicians design, test, and assess products to improve them.
  • Aerospace Engineers
    Aerospace engineers design, construct, and test parts for aircraft, spacecraft, and weapons.
  • Agents and Business Managers
    Agents and business managers advise writers, performers, and athletes on business details.
  • Agents, Insurance
    Insurance agents sell policies that provide financial protection in case of death, accidents, or acts of nature.
  • Agricultural Engineers
    Agricultural engineers design or improve farm equipment and products.
  • Agricultural Extension Agents
    Farm and home management advisors teach people how to manage their farms and homes.
  • Agricultural Inspectors
    Agricultural inspectors determine if farmers and food processors are using safe methods to care for livestock and to process food.
  • Agricultural Products Graders and Sorters
    Agricultural products graders and sorters examine products such as fruits, vegetables, and textiles. They assign items to quality levels before they are sold to the public.
  • Agricultural Science Technicians
    Science technicians conduct tests and experiments to assist scientists.
  • Agricultural Scientists
    Agricultural scientists study plants and soils. They use science to protect, develop, and manage these resources.
  • Agricultural Worker Supervisors
    Agricultural worker supervisors hire and supervise workers who tend and harvest crops, animals, ornamental plants, and trees.
  • Agriculture Workers
    Farm and ranch workers help raise crops and livestock for market.
  • Agronomists
    Agricultural scientists study plants and soils. They use science to protect, develop, and manage these resources.
  • Air Traffic Controllers
    Air traffic controllers coordinate air flights to make sure that pilots and passengers travel safely.
  • Air-Conditioning System Mechanics
    Heating and cooling system mechanics install and repair heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
  • 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 Assemblers
    Airplane assemblers fit and install aircraft skins, frames, controls, and other systems.
  • 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.
  • Allergists and Immunologists (Emerging)
    Allergists are doctors who treat allergies, asthma, and diseases of the immune system. Allergists are also called immunologists.
  • Alumni Directors
    College and university administrators manage the business affairs and student services of colleges.
  • Ambulance Attendants
    Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) give care to ill or injured people. If patients need more care, EMTs drive them to medical facilities.
  • Ambulance Drivers
    Ambulance drivers drive ambulances to move patients who are sick, injured, or recovering.
  • Analysts, Database
    Database administrators create and maintain computer database systems.
  • Anesthesiologists
    Anesthesiologists are doctors who give patients drugs to relieve pain or put them to sleep during surgery.
  • Animal Breeders
    Animal breeders select and breed livestock and pets.
  • Animal Caretakers
    Animal caretakers give care to animals at shelters, zoos, kennels, pet shops, stables, aquariums, and research labs.
  • Animal Control Workers
    Animal control workers enforce animal control laws.
  • Animal Doctors
    Veterinarians treat animal health problems. They work to prevent, control, and cure animal diseases.
  • Animal Scientists
    Animal scientists conduct research. They try to develop better animal products and healthier animals.
  • Animal Technicians
    Veterinary technologists and technicians perform various animal healthcare duties to help veterinarians.
  • Animal Trainers
    Animal trainers train animals to perform work, entertain, or serve as companions.
  • Animal Wardens
    Animal control workers enforce animal control laws.
  • Animators and Multi-media Artists
    Animators and multi-media artists create graphics and animation using hand drawings and computer software and equipment.
  • Announcers
    Announcers entertain and inform audiences on radio, TV, or in person at public events.
  • Anthropologists
    Anthropologists use scientific research methods to study elements of human cultures and societies.
  • Apartment Managers
    Property managers take care of the daily operation of properties. Some find, buy, and develop property.
  • Apparel Designers
    Fashion designers design clothes and accessories for manufacture and sale to the public.
  • Appliance Installers and Repairers
    Appliance installers and repairers set up, service, and fix machines such as washers and refrigerators.
  • Applications Developers
    Computer engineers design and test computer hardware and software.
  • Applications Programmers
    Computer programmers write and test the instructions that computers follow to perform tasks.
  • Applied Mathematicians
    Mathematicians study and research numbers. They create new theories and try to solve problems with those theories.
  • Appointment Clerks
    Receptionists greet visitors and determine whom they need to see or where they need to go.
  • Appraisers and Assessors
    Appraisers and assessors estimate the value of items such as buildings, art, or antiques.
  • Aquarists
    Animal caretakers give care to animals at shelters, zoos, kennels, pet shops, stables, aquariums, and research labs.
  • Arbitrators and Mediators
    Arbitrators and mediators help prevent and solve disputes between people or organizations.
  • Archeologists
    Archeologists study relics from the past to recreate cultures and history.
  • Architects
    Architects plan and design all types of buildings and structures.
  • Architects, Landscape
    Landscape architects design and plan outdoor areas for use and beauty.
  • Archivists
    Archivists preserve and control paper, film, and electronic records with historic value.
  • Arson Investigators
    Fire investigators determine the origin and causes of fires.
  • Art Conservators
    Curators protect items of historic, cultural, and artistic value. They study, catalog, preserve, and display documents and artifacts.
  • Art Directors
    Art directors are in charge of workers who produce artwork for magazines, ads, or products.
  • Art Restorers
    Fine artists create works of art to communicate ideas, thoughts, or feelings.
  • Artificial Limb Fitters
    Orthotic and prosthetic specialists design, build, and fit orthopedic braces, surgical supports, and artificial limbs. They usually work from doctors' prescriptions.
  • Artists
    Fine artists create works of art to communicate ideas, thoughts, or feelings.
  • Asbestos Removal Workers
    Hazardous materials workers remove and dispose of harmful materials.
  • Asphalt Spreader Operators
    Paving equipment operators use machines to apply asphalt and concrete to roads.
  • Assemblers
    Precision assemblers build complex products from manufactured parts.
  • Assessors
    Appraisers and assessors estimate the value of items such as buildings, art, or antiques.
  • Assignment Clerks
    Human resources assistants organize and file companies' information about their employees.
  • Assistant Principals
    Education administrators are in charge of schools and school districts.
  • Assistants, Dental
    Dental assistants help dentists with patient care, office tasks, and lab duties.
  • Astronomers
    Astronomers study the sun, moon, planets, stars, and galaxies to learn about the nature of the universe.
  • Astronomers - Physicists
    Physicists use scientific methods to study the properties of matter and energy.
  • Athlete Recruiters
    Coaches teach and motivate players in individual and team sports. Scouts seek out top athletes for a team or sport.
  • Athletic Coaches
    Coaches teach and motivate players in individual and team sports. Scouts seek out top athletes for a team or sport.
  • Athletic Directors
    College and university administrators manage the business affairs and student services of colleges.
  • Athletic Scouts
    Coaches teach and motivate players in individual and team sports. Scouts seek out top athletes for a team or sport.
  • Athletic Trainers
    Athletic trainers help prevent and treat injuries in people who are physically active.
  • Atmospheric Scientists
    Meteorologists study the earth's atmosphere and the ways it affects our environment. Many of them forecast the weather.
  • Attorneys
    Lawyers study, explain, and apply laws to specific problems.
  • Audio Engineers
    Broadcast technicians record or broadcast radio and television programs.
  • Audio Technicians
    Broadcast technicians record or broadcast radio and television programs.
  • Audiologists
    Speech pathologists and audiologists help people speak more clearly or hear better.
  • Audio-Visual Specialists
    Audio-visual specialists produce and maintain audio-visual materials. AV specialists operate audio-visual equipment at presentations and entertainment venues.
  • Auditing Clerks
    Bookkeeping and accounting clerks manage the financial records of companies or clients.
  • Auditors
    Accountants and auditors assemble, analyze, and check the accuracy of financial information.
  • Authors
    Writers use words to express thoughts and interpret information.
  • 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 Painters
    Vehicle painters prepare and paint cars, trucks, airplanes, farm equipment, and other vehicles.
  • Automobile Parts Salespeople
    Parts salespeople sell parts and equipment in repair shops or parts stores.
  • Automobile Tire Builders
    Tire building machine operators run machines that make tires.
  • Automobile Tire Repairers and Changers
    Tire repairers and changers fix and replace tires on motor vehicles.
  • Automotive Electronics Installers
    Automotive electronics installers set up and repair radios, speakers, and related components.
  • Automotive Engineers
    Automobile mechanics inspect, maintain, and repair cars and light trucks.
  • Automotive Technicians
    Automobile mechanics inspect, maintain, and repair cars and light trucks.
  • AV Technicians
    Audio-visual specialists produce and maintain audio-visual materials. AV specialists operate audio-visual equipment at presentations and entertainment venues.
  • Aviation Inspectors
    Transportation inspectors enforce safety rules that protect people and cargo. They inspect equipment and services and investigate accidents.
  • 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.

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  • Statewide Interest

    Free Online Digital Literacy Courses
    Microsoft Digital Literacy courses are designed to teach you basic computer skills that can be used in everyday life and on the job. Click here to review or print a Microsoft Digital Literacy Online Basic Computer Concept Courses information sheet (PDF)

    The free online courses and the Digital Literacy Curriculum External link opens in a new window are available in English and 31 other languages.

    Click here to learn more about this an other options to improve your basic computer
    skills.

  • 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. Click here to learn what can Job Corps Do for You? External 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?
    GCF logo

    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?
    IDES Wage Information Logo

    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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