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  • Facility Maintenance Technicians
    Building maintenance workers keep buildings in good shape. They repair plumbing, electrical fixtures, machinery, and the structure of buildings.
  • Factory Superintendents
    Industrial production managers coordinate resources and activities to produce millions of products every year.
  • Faculty Members
    University and college teachers teach classes, conduct research, and write papers.
  • Fallers and Buckers
    Loggers work in teams to build and repair roads, clear brush, cut and buck trees, and move logs to mills and shipyards.
  • Family and General Practitioners
    Family and general practitioners help people maintain and improve their health.
  • Farm and Home Management Advisors
    Farm and home management advisors teach people how to manage their farms and homes.
  • Farm and Ranch Workers
    Farm and ranch workers help raise crops and livestock for market.
  • Farm Equipment Mechanics
    Farm equipment mechanics make sure that farm machinery operates correctly.
  • Farm Products Buyers
    Buyers and purchasing agents try to buy the best products at the lowest possible prices.
  • Farmers and Farm Managers
    Farmers and farm managers raise crops and livestock for market.
  • Farriers
    Animal caretakers give care to animals at shelters, zoos, kennels, pet shops, stables, aquariums, and research labs.
  • Fashion Designers
    Fashion designers design clothes and accessories for manufacture and sale to the public.
  • Fashion Models
    Models pose for photos, paintings or sculptures, or live audiences.
  • Fast Food Cooks
    Fast food cooks prepare food for customers at fast food restaurants.
  • Fast Food Counter Workers
    Counter attendants work at counters in coffee shops and small restaurants. They also work in cafeterias.
  • Fast Food Restaurant Managers
    Food service worker supervisors direct and oversee the work of staff who prepare and serve food.
  • Fast Food Service Managers
    Restaurant managers plan and direct the activities of places that serve food and beverages.
  • FBI Agents
    Detectives and investigators gather facts and evidence for criminal cases.
  • Fence Builders
    Fence builders construct and repair metal and wooden fences and gates.
  • Field Technicians
    Industrial electronics repairers install, maintain, and fix complex electronic equipment.
  • File Clerks
    File clerks classify, store, find, and update information.
  • Filling Machine Operators
    Packaging and filling machine operators run machines to produce or wrap products.
  • Filling Station Attendants
    Service station attendants sell fuel and clean windshields. They also provide basic automotive services.
  • Film and Video Editors
    Film and video editors use editing equipment to remove unwanted parts of a film or video. They reassemble the best parts so that the film is entertaining and interesting.
  • Film Lab Technicians
    Photograph processing workers develop film and make prints or slides.
  • Film Projector Operators
    Movie projectionists set up and operate projectors, lights, and sound equipment to show films to audiences.
  • Filtration Plant Operators
    Water treatment plant operators treat water so that it is safe to drink. Wastewater treatment plant operators remove pollutants from wastewater so it is safe to return to the environment.
  • Financial Aid Administrators
    College and university administrators manage the business affairs and student services of colleges.
  • Financial Aid Counselors
    Financial counselors explain funding options to students or teach money management skills to clients.
  • Financial Analysts
    Financial analysts collect, analyze, and interpret financial information.
  • Financial Counselors
    Financial counselors explain funding options to students or teach money management skills to clients.
  • Financial Examiners
    Financial examiners analyze the finances of organizations to make sure they comply with laws and regulations.
  • Financial Managers
    Financial managers take care of the budgets and investments for companies.
  • Financial Planners
    Financial counselors explain funding options to students or teach money management skills to clients.
  • Financial Planners - Securities Salespeople
    Securities salespeople buy and sell securities or offer financial services.
  • Financial Services Sales Agents
    Securities salespeople buy and sell securities or offer financial services.
  • Fine Artists
    Fine artists create works of art to communicate ideas, thoughts, or feelings.
  • Finish Carpenters
    Carpenters cut, fit, and assemble wood and other materials to construct buildings.
  • Fire Fighters
    Fire fighters put out fires and rescue people who are in danger.
  • Fire Inspectors
    Fire inspectors inspect buildings to detect fire hazards.
  • Fire Investigators
    Fire investigators determine the origin and causes of fires.
  • Fiscal Agents
    Budget analysts help prepare and manage budgets.
  • Fiscal Officers
    Budget analysts help prepare and manage budgets.
  • Fish and Game Wardens
    Fish and game wardens enforce the laws that protect fish and wildlife.
  • Fish and Wildlife Managers
    Fish and game wardens enforce the laws that protect fish and wildlife.
  • Fishers
    Commercial fishers catch ocean fish and other marine life using nets, hooks, and traps.
  • Fishing Guides
    Recreation guides organize and conduct hunting, fishing, rafting, or similar trips in scenic and wilderness areas.
  • Fitness Specialists
    Athletic trainers help prevent and treat injuries in people who are physically active.
  • Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors
    Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors help people get in shape. They teach aerobics classes or set up individual training programs.
  • Flaggers
    Crossing guards direct the movement of walkers and drivers at street intersections and construction sites.
  • 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.
  • Floor and Carpet Layers
    Floor and carpet layers install carpet, linoleum, and other floor coverings in homes or buildings.
  • Floor Sanding Machine Operators
    Floor sanding machine operators sand wood floors to finish them.
  • Floor Surfacers
    Floor sanding machine operators sand wood floors to finish them.
  • Floral Designers
    Floral designers cut and arrange live, dried, and artificial flowers and plants.
  • Florists
    Floral designers cut and arrange live, dried, and artificial flowers and plants.
  • Flower Arrangers
    Floral designers cut and arrange live, dried, and artificial flowers and plants.
  • Food and Beverage Managers
    Hotel and motel managers make sure guests receive good service.
  • Food Preparation Workers
    Food preparation workers get food ready for cooking or serving.
  • Food Processing Workers
    Food processing workers prepare raw food items and combine ingredients to make food products.
  • Food Scientists
    Food scientists conduct research to develop and improve food products that are healthy, safe, and appealing.
  • Food Servers
    Waiters and waitresses serve food in restaurants and other dining establishments.
  • Food Service Managers
    Restaurant managers plan and direct the activities of places that serve food and beverages.
  • Food Service Worker Supervisors
    Food service worker supervisors direct and oversee the work of staff who prepare and serve food.
  • Foot Doctors
    Podiatrists diagnose and treat disorders and injuries of the foot and lower leg.
  • Football Players
    Professional athletes compete in athletic events as members of a team or as individuals.
  • Forecasters
    Meteorologists study the earth's atmosphere and the ways it affects our environment. Many of them forecast the weather.
  • Foreign Language Interpreters and Translators
    Interpreters and translators convert spoken or written words from one language into another.
  • Foreign Service Officers (Emerging)
    Foreign Service Officers represent the United States throughout the world. They help Americans who live or travel abroad and help promote American foreign policy. Some work to support American business interests.
  • Forensic Pathologists
    Coroners work to find the cause of deaths that are accidental, violent, or unexplained.
  • Forensic Science Technicians
    Forensic science technicians study physical evidence in order to solve crimes.
  • Forest Fire Fighters
    Fire fighters put out fires and rescue people who are in danger.
  • Foresters
    Foresters manage, use, and help protect forests and other natural resources.
  • Forestry Technicians
    Forestry technicians help develop and protect forests.
  • Forklift Operators
    Forklift operators use tractors to lift and move heavy loads of materials.
  • Freight Handlers
    Freight handlers move materials from one spot to another, such as into and out of trucks.
  • Freight Inspectors
    Transportation inspectors enforce safety rules that protect people and cargo. They inspect equipment and services and investigate accidents.
  • Front Desk Clerks
    Hotel desk clerks perform a variety of services for hotel guests.
  • Front Office Managers
    Hotel and motel managers make sure guests receive good service.
  • Fry Cooks
    Short-order cooks prepare food in restaurants that emphasize fast service.
  • Fuels Engineers
    Chemical engineers solve problems that involve using or making chemicals.
  • Fumigators
    Pest control workers use chemicals and other methods to destroy or repel bugs and rodents.
  • Funeral Attendants
    Funeral attendants assist mourners and funeral directors during wakes and funerals.
  • Funeral Directors
    Funeral directors provide an important service in times of sadness and loss. They organize and direct funeral services.
  • Furniture Finishers
    Furniture finishers sand, stain, and finish new or repaired furniture.

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  • Local Interest
    Rehabilitation Services - IDHS

    Illinois Department of Human Services

    What is the purpose of this service?

    We help people with disabilities find and keep jobs. Our goal is to help our customers find quality employment that pays a living wage and offers a chance for advancement.

    What services are offered?

    Our staff talk to people about their employment needs and help them find a job or get ready to go to work. They also make sure that people have the supports they need to stay on the job.

    We offer specialized VR services for people who are:

    We help high school students who have disabilities plan for their futures after high school graduation through our Transition and STEP programs.

    Our Work Incentive Planning and Assistance Program helps people who receive SSDI/SSI benefits understand how working will affect their benefits.

    Our Supported Employment Program (SEP) serves eligible people with significant disabilities who want to go to work and need on-going support services to succeed on the job.

    Who can receive these services?

    Many people with disabilities of working age (16-64 years old) are eligible for VR services. To be eligible, they need to have a significant physical or mental impairment that makes it difficult to go to work.

    How to apply?

    Use the online Rehabilitation Services Web Referral External link opens in a new window to refer yourself or someone else for services.

    Search for Rehabilitation Services to find the nearest local office or call toll-free: (800) 843-6154 (Voice, English or Español) or (800) 447-6404 (TTY).

    DHS Family Community Resource Center in Cook County - Northern

    Family Community Resource Center

    8020 St Louis Ave
    Skokie, IL 60076

    Phone: (847) 745-3200
    TTY: (866) 321-8261
    Fax: (847) 745-3276 

    DHS Family Community Resource Center in Cook County - South Suburban

    Family Community Resource Center

    3301 Wireton Rd
    Blue Island, IL 60406

    Phone: (708) 293-4700
    TTY: (866) 439-3715
    Fax: (708) 293-4770 

    DHS Family Community Resource Center in Cook County - West Suburban

    Family Community Resource Center

    2701 W Lake St
    Melrose Park, IL 60160

    Phone: (708) 338-7600
    TTY: (866) 439-3720
    Fax: (708) 338-7638


  • Rehabilitation Services - National Able Network

    National Able Network provides innovative, leading-edge services and programs that empower individuals, families, businesses and communities. We do whatever it takes to help job seekers acquire essential training, skills and support, not just for working, but for living.

    Able job seekers services help give you the competitive edge you need to be successful in your job search. Able provides the following services to help you get back to work and life:

    • Individualized job-placement assistance
    • Links to local businesses
    • Job-readiness workshops:     
      - Résumé writing
      - Interviewing skills
      - Proven job-search techniques
    • Career counseling and Planning
    • Individual case management
    • Basic and Vocational Skills Instruction
    • Re-Employment Services for Laid Off Workers
    • Specialized programs Youths, Mature Workers and Disabled Jobseekers
    • Computer training in English and Spanish
    • Full -Service Resource Centers
    • Targeted Hiring Events
    • Targeted Job Fairs
    • Referrals to Community Resources

      180 N. Wabash Avenue
      Suite 600
      Chicago , IL 60601-3600
      Phone: 312.782.3335
      TTY: 312.782.7700
      Fax: 312.580.0348


  • Services for People with Disabilities

    Ticket to Work Project

    Purpose: To assist individuals with disabilities in Illinois who receive Social Security benefits by providing information and advice regarding vocational rehabilitation and employment services , as well as advocacy or other services that beneficiaries with disabilities may need to secure, regain, or retain employment.

    The Ticket to Work Project External link opens in a new window provides advocacy, advice, and training regarding:

    • Social Security Benefits & Work Incentives Information
    • Obtaining Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DRS)
    • Using the Ticket to Work
    • The relationship between a beneficiary and an EN
    • Employment Laws
    • School-to-Work Transition Issues
    • Barriers to Employment

    Contact Information:

    Ticket to Work Project External link opens in a new window
    20 N. Michigan, Suite 300
    Chicago, IL 60602
    (312) 341-0022 Se Habla Español     ASL
    (800) 537-2632
    (800) 610-2779 (TTY)
    (312) 341-0295 (Fax)

    contactus@equipforequality.org


  • Basic Computer and Resume Workshops

    The North Lawndale Employment Network (NLEN) is now offering monthly workshops in Basic Computer use and Resume Building.

    Workshops are offered on the 1st Monday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

    To find out more on how these workshops can assist you in upgrading your skills, call (773) 265-7946 or visit the NLEN External link opens in a new windowweb site for additional information.


  • You just received notice of a new job interview. Do you have the right attire to make an impact?
    If you answered no, then contact Dress for Success!  Dress for Success is a not-for-profit organization that helps economically disadvantaged women acquire jobs, retain their new positions, and succeed in the workplace.  Dress for Success helps their clients enter the workforce, and provides ongoing support to help them stay employed and build a successful career.  To find out how you may benefit from this service, visit your local DressForSuccess External link opens in a new window center.

  • Youth Employment Possibilities

    The North Lawndale Employment Network (NLEN) offers an 11 week job readiness program called Building Beyond.  This program helps youth to enter the workforce and become successful, self-sufficient, and active citizens.  Participants learn life skills, job readiness, and basic computer use, with an emphasis on communication and customer service skills.

    For more information on this program and how to enroll, contact NLEN at (773) 265-7940 or to read more about this exciting opportunity, visit the NLEN Building Beyond External link opens in a new window web site.


  • 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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