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Laboratory Animal Caretakers
Animal caretakers give care to animals at shelters, zoos, kennels, pet shops, stables, aquariums, and research labs.
Laboratory Animal Technicians
Veterinary assistants care for animals and assist with lab tests, treatment, and surgery.
Laboratory Technicians, Medical
Medical laboratory technicians conduct tests to help detect, diagnose, and treat diseases.
Laborers, Road
Highway maintenance workers make basic repairs to highways and rural roads.
Land Examiners
Surveyors measure and map land, air space, and water boundaries.
Land Use Planners
Urban and regional planners conduct studies and develop proposals. They plan for the overall growth and improvement of urban, suburban, and rural areas.
Landscape Architects
Landscape architects design and plan outdoor areas for use and beauty.
Landscape Designers
Landscape architects design and plan outdoor areas for use and beauty.
Landscapers and Groundskeepers
Landscapers and groundskeepers plant and take care of flowers, lawns, shrubs, and trees.
Language Translators
Interpreters and translators convert spoken or written words from one language into another.
Lathers
Plasterers prepare and apply coats of plaster or stucco to walls and other building surfaces.
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers
Laundry and dry cleaning workers receive, clean, and press clothing and other articles.
Law Clerks
Law clerks research, write, and read legal arguments. They summarize information for lawyers or judges.
Law Enforcement Officers
Police patrol officers keep order in their communities and make sure that people follow laws.
Law Enforcement Supervisors
Police and detective supervisors manage police departments and the officers and detectives who work there.
Law Secretaries
Legal secretaries perform clerical duties in law offices. They must be familiar with legal procedures.
Lawn Maintenance Workers
Landscapers and groundskeepers plant and take care of flowers, lawns, shrubs, and trees.
Lawnmower Repairers
Small engine mechanics service and repair outdoor power equipment.
Lawyers
Lawyers study, explain, and apply laws to specific problems.
Leasing Managers
Property managers take care of the daily operation of properties. Some find, buy, and develop property.
Leather Workers
Shoe and leather workers create and repair products such as footwear, wallets, luggage, and saddles.
Lecturers
Adult and vocational education teachers teach basic education, self-improvement courses, or occupational training skills.
Legal Assistants
Paralegals research and investigate facts for lawyers.
Legal Clerks
Law clerks research, write, and read legal arguments. They summarize information for lawyers or judges.
Legal Secretaries
Legal secretaries perform clerical duties in law offices. They must be familiar with legal procedures.
Lens Grinders and Polishers
Lens grinders and polishers make lenses for eyeglasses and equipment such as telescopes.
Lens Makers
Lens grinders and polishers make lenses for eyeglasses and equipment such as telescopes.
Letter Carriers
Mail carriers deliver mail to homes and businesses along an established route.
Librarians
Librarians organize materials in libraries and help people locate them.
Library Aides
Library technical assistants help librarians order, prepare, and organize materials.
Library Assistants and Bookmobile Drivers
Library assistants and bookmobile drivers organize and lend library materials.
Library Technical Assistants
Library technical assistants help librarians order, prepare, and organize materials.
License Clerks
License clerks issue licenses to people who meet the requirements.
Licensed Practical Nurses
Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) care for people who are sick, injured, or have disabilities.
Licensing Examiners
Compliance officers and inspectors enforce rules that protect the public.
Life Guards and Ski Patrollers
Life guards and ski patrollers monitor recreational areas, such as lakes and ski runs. They rescue people and provide first aid when needed.
Light Truck Drivers
Light truck drivers drive small trucks to transport people, goods, or materials.
Line Installers and Repairers
Line installers and repairers construct and maintain networks of wires and cables.
Literacy Instructors
Adult and vocational education teachers teach basic education, self-improvement courses, or occupational training skills.
Live-Event Announcers
Announcers entertain and inform audiences on radio, TV, or in person at public events.
Loaders
Tank car, truck, and ship loaders pump liquids from storage tanks to vehicles.
Loading Machine Operators
Material moving machine operators use machines to move earth, mining products, and other heavy loads.
Loan Clerks
Loan clerks process the paperwork associated with loan applications.
Loan Officers
Loan officers evaluate applicants' financial backgrounds. They decide whether applicants will receive loans.
Loan Processors
Loan clerks process the paperwork associated with loan applications.
Loan Reviewers
Loan officers evaluate applicants' financial backgrounds. They decide whether applicants will receive loans.
Local Truck Drives
Light truck drivers drive small trucks to transport people, goods, or materials.
Locksmiths
Locksmiths install and repair locks and safes.
Locomotive Engineers
Locomotive engineers run trains that carry cargo and passengers.
Lodging Managers
Hotel and motel managers make sure guests receive good service.
Log Graders and Scalers
Log graders and scalers estimate the market value of logs.
Loggers
Loggers work in teams to build and repair roads, clear brush, cut and buck trees, and move logs to mills and shipyards.
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.
LPN
Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) care for people who are sick, injured, or have disabilities.
Luggage Attendants
Baggage porters and bellhops handle luggage for travelers at transportation terminals or for guests at hotels.

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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 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.
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?

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. You can also call (800) 592-9896 (voice) or (888) 261-2713 (tty).

Spell Check Your Work Online
SpellChecker.net allows 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
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 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

Could this be YOUR LIFE?

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 web site.

Looking for Free Online Courses to Improve your Computer Skills?

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 web site.

Looking for Wage Information in the State of Illinois?

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 website.

Visit 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 .