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  • Safe and Vault Service Mechanics
    Locksmiths install and repair locks and safes.
  • Safety Engineers
    Safety engineers look for ways to prevent accidents in the workplace.
  • Sales Clerks
    Retail salespeople help customers find items in stores. They try to convince customers to buy those items.
  • Sales Engineers
    Sales representatives sell products to manufacturers, businesses, and many other types of clients.
  • Sales Managers
    Sales managers direct and coordinate the sales of goods and services for businesses.
  • Sales Representatives
    Sales representatives sell products to manufacturers, businesses, and many other types of clients.
  • Sales Route Drivers
    Route salespeople drive trucks to sell and deliver products or services to customers.
  • Sales Worker Supervisors
    Sales worker supervisors direct and manage salespeople. They also keep track of merchandise and help customers.
  • Sawing Machine Operators
    Sawing machine operators run machines that turn logs into lumber.
  • Scalers, Log
    Log graders and scalers estimate the market value of logs.
  • Schedulers
    Production and planning clerks keep the flow of work and materials running smoothly.
  • School Bus Drivers
    School bus drivers transport elementary, middle, and high school students to and from school.
  • School Counselors
    School counselors help students learn about career and education choices. They counsel students about personal problems.
  • School Principals
    Education administrators are in charge of schools and school districts.
  • School Psychologists (Emerging)
    School psychologists help students with educational and behavioral problems. They work with teachers and parents to improve a student's school experience.
  • School Superintendents
    Education administrators are in charge of schools and school districts.
  • School Teachers
    Elementary school teachers work in public and private schools. They instruct children in grades one through six.
  • School Teachers - High School Teachers
    High school teachers teach specific subjects to students who are between 14 and 18 years old.
  • School Teachers - Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers
    Preschool and kindergarten teachers help children explore their interests and develop their talents. They help children build self-esteem and learn how to behave with others.
  • Science Technicians
    Science technicians conduct tests and experiments to assist scientists.
  • Scouts, Athlete
    Coaches teach and motivate players in individual and team sports. Scouts seek out top athletes for a team or sport.
  • Scraper Operators
    Material moving machine operators use machines to move earth, mining products, and other heavy loads.
  • Screen Writers
    Writers use words to express thoughts and interpret information.
  • Scrub Technicians
    Surgical technologists prepare for and assist with surgical procedures.
  • Scuba Divers
    Commercial divers work underwater to build or repair structures. They also perform search and rescue duties.
  • Sculptors
    Fine artists create works of art to communicate ideas, thoughts, or feelings.
  • Secondary School Teachers
    High school teachers teach specific subjects to students who are between 14 and 18 years old.
  • Secret Service Agents (Emerging)
    Secret service agents are federal law enforcers. They protect the President and investigate fraud and counterfeiting.
  • Secretaries
    Secretaries perform a variety of clerical and administrative duties needed to run an office.
  • Secretaries, Legal
    Legal secretaries perform clerical duties in law offices. They must be familiar with legal procedures.
  • Securities Clerks
    Brokerage clerks record the purchase and transfer of securities.
  • Securities Consultants
    Financial analysts collect, analyze, and interpret financial information.
  • Securities Salespeople
    Securities salespeople buy and sell securities or offer financial services.
  • Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
    Security and fire alarm system installers configure and mount security and fire alarms in private homes.
  • Security Guards
    Security guards provide protection to their employers. They protect property from illegal entry, vandalism, theft, and fire.
  • Security Specialists, Computer
    Computer security specialists set up plans to protect companies’ information and technology from outsiders.
  • Seismologists
    Geologists and geophysicists study the earth's interior and exterior.
  • Self-enrichment Teachers
    Adult and vocational education teachers teach basic education, self-improvement courses, or occupational training skills.
  • Semi Drivers
    Heavy truck drivers drive large trucks or tractor-trailers to transport goods and materials.
  • Semiconductor Processing Operators
    Semiconductor processing operators make wafers and microcircuits. These parts do the thinking for computers and other digital devices.
  • Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners
    Septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, and drains.
  • Servers, Food
    Waiters and waitresses serve food in restaurants and other dining establishments.
  • Service Representatives
    Customer service representatives try to solve customer complaints.
  • 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.
  • Service Technicians - Electric Motor Repairers
    Electric motor repairers maintain and repair electric motors.
  • Servicers
    Coin and vending machine repairers install, maintain, and repair coin machines.
  • Set and Exhibit Designers
    Set designers determine what furnishings are needed to represent a time period. Exhibit designers create displays to give information.
  • Set Decorators
    Set designers determine what furnishings are needed to represent a time period. Exhibit designers create displays to give information.
  • Sewage 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.
  • Sewer Connectors
    Pipelayers lay various kinds of pipe for sewers, drains, water mains, or oil or gas lines.
  • Sewer Pipe Cleaners
    Septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, and drains.
  • Sewing Machine Operators
    Sewing machine operators run or tend machines that join parts of garments and other items.
  • Sheet Metal Workers
    Sheet metal workers make and install metal building parts and products.
  • Sheetrockers
    Drywall installers attach drywall panels to the inside walls of houses and other buildings.
  • Sheriffs
    Sheriffs and deputy sheriffs enforce the law at the county level.
  • 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.
  • Shipping and Receiving Clerks
    Shipping and receiving clerks keep records, prepare shipments, and accept deliveries of goods.
  • Shoe and Leather Workers
    Shoe and leather workers create and repair products such as footwear, wallets, luggage, and saddles.
  • Shop Tailors
    Tailors construct, alter, or repair items of clothing.
  • Short Haul Truck Drivers
    Light truck drivers drive small trucks to transport people, goods, or materials.
  • Short-Order Cooks
    Short-order cooks prepare food in restaurants that emphasize fast service.
  • Sightseeing Guides
    Tour guides develop and oversee activities for groups of tourists or visitors.
  • Sign Language Interpreters
    Interpreters and translators convert spoken or written words from one language into another.
  • Singers
    Singers perform songs on stage and in recording studios.
  • Site Managers
    Construction managers schedule and coordinate the work on construction projects.
  • Sketch Artists (Emerging)
    Sketch artists draw pictures of people based on witnesses' descriptions.
  • 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.
  • Skin Care Specialists
    Skin care specialists clean and care for clients’ skin. They also remove unwanted hair and apply makeup.
  • Skip Tracers
    Bill and account collectors locate and seek payment from people, called debtors, who have overdue bills.
  • Skycaps
    Baggage porters and bellhops handle luggage for travelers at transportation terminals or for guests at hotels.
  • Slaughterers
    Meat cutters convert animal carcasses into pieces of meat for sale to consumers.
  • Slot Machine Attendants
    Casino gaming workers exchange money, monitor activities, or conduct games such as poker or keno.
  • Slot Machine Mechanics
    Coin and vending machine repairers install, maintain, and repair coin machines.
  • Small Business Owners
    Executives run companies or government agencies. They create plans to help their organizations grow.
  • Small Engine Mechanics
    Small engine mechanics service and repair outdoor power equipment.
  • Smoke Jumpers
    Fire fighters put out fires and rescue people who are in danger.
  • Soccer Players
    Professional athletes compete in athletic events as members of a team or as individuals.
  • Social and Community Service Managers
    Social and community service managers plan and direct social service programs.
  • Social and Human Service Assistants
    Social and human service assistants help clients get social services.
  • Social Science Research Assistants
    Social science research assistants gather and analyze data.
  • Social Scientists
    Anthropologists use scientific research methods to study elements of human cultures and societies.
  • Social Scientists - Economists
    Economists study laws and market forces to understand and predict changes in business cycles.
  • Social Scientists - Geographers
    Geographers study physical and cultural characteristics of a given area.
  • Social Scientists - Historians
    Historians research, analyze, and explain past events and people.
  • Social Scientists - Political Scientists
    Political scientists study political systems, political behavior, and public policy.
  • Social Scientists - Psychologists
    Psychologists counsel people who have life or emotional problems. They also study human behavior and mental processes.
  • Social Scientists - Sociologists
    Sociologists study human society and social behavior.
  • Social Scientists - Urban and Regional Planners
    Urban and regional planners conduct studies and develop proposals. They plan for the overall growth and improvement of urban, suburban, and rural areas.
  • Social Workers
    Social workers help people solve social, financial, and health problems.
  • Sociologists
    Sociologists study human society and social behavior.
  • Software Designers
    Computer engineers design and test computer hardware and software.
  • Software Programmers
    Computer programmers write and test the instructions that computers follow to perform tasks.
  • Soil Conservationists
    Conservation scientists manage, develop, and help protect soil and rangelands.
  • Soil Scientists
    Agricultural scientists study plants and soils. They use science to protect, develop, and manage these resources.
  • Solderers
    Welders and solderers use heat to permanently join pieces of metal.
  • Soldering Machine Operators
    Welding and soldering machine operators run machines that join pieces of metal.
  • Solicitors
    Lawyers study, explain, and apply laws to specific problems.
  • Sonographers
    Medical sonographers use ultrasound equipment to examine and test areas of a patient's body.
  • Sound Editors
    Sound engineering technicians use console boards to record, copy, and edit music and voice.
  • Sound Effects People
    Sound engineering technicians use console boards to record, copy, and edit music and voice.
  • Sound Engineering Technicians
    Sound engineering technicians use console boards to record, copy, and edit music and voice.
  • Space Scientists
    Astronomers study the sun, moon, planets, stars, and galaxies to learn about the nature of the universe.
  • Special Education Teachers
    Special education teachers work with children and youth who have a variety of disabilities.
  • Specifications Writers
    Technical writers put scientific or technical information into language that is easy for others to understand.
  • Speech Pathologists and Audiologists
    Speech pathologists and audiologists help people speak more clearly or hear better.
  • Sports Agent
    Agents and business managers advise writers, performers, and athletes on business details.
  • Sports Instructors
    Coaches teach and motivate players in individual and team sports. Scouts seek out top athletes for a team or sport.
  • Sports Recruiters
    Coaches teach and motivate players in individual and team sports. Scouts seek out top athletes for a team or sport.
  • Sports Trainers
    Athletic trainers help prevent and treat injuries in people who are physically active.
  • Sportscasters
    News reporters write and report news stories for newspaper, radio, or television.
  • Stable Attendants
    Animal caretakers give care to animals at shelters, zoos, kennels, pet shops, stables, aquariums, and research labs.
  • Stage Scenery Designers
    Set designers determine what furnishings are needed to represent a time period. Exhibit designers create displays to give information.
  • Station Installers and Repairers
    Communications equipment mechanics set up and maintain equipment that transmits signals to carry information.
  • Stationary Engineers
    Stationary engineers operate and maintain large equipment such as steam engines and generators.
  • Statistical Analysts
    Statisticians apply their knowledge of math to the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data.
  • Statistical Assistants
    Statistical clerks gather information and analyze it using statistics.
  • Statistical Clerks
    Statistical clerks gather information and analyze it using statistics.
  • Statisticians
    Mathematicians study and research numbers. They create new theories and try to solve problems with those theories.
  • Statisticians - Statisticians
    Statisticians apply their knowledge of math to the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data.
  • Steam Operators
    Clothes pressers operate presses to remove wrinkles, flatten seams, and give shape to garments.
  • Steamfitters
    Plumbers and pipefitters install and repair pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other fluids or gases.
  • Steelworkers
    Structural metal workers make and install steel frameworks used in buildings and other structures.
  • Stenographers
    Court reporters record official court proceedings using stenotype machines.
  • Sterile Processing Technicians
    Medical equipment preparers clean and sterilize surgical instruments and medical equipment. They also prepare instruments and equipment for use.
  • 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.
  • Stock Clerks
    Stock clerks receive, unpack, check, store, and track merchandise or materials.
  • Stock Traders
    Securities salespeople buy and sell securities or offer financial services.
  • Stockbrokers
    Securities salespeople buy and sell securities or offer financial services.
  • Stonemasons
    Bricklayers and stonemasons build walls and structures using bricks, stones, and mortar.
  • 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.
  • Structural Designers
    Architects plan and design all types of buildings and structures.
  • Structural Engineers
    Civil engineers plan and design roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and water systems. They may also supervise the construction.
  • Structural Metal Workers
    Structural metal workers make and install steel frameworks used in buildings and other structures.
  • Stucco Masons
    Plasterers prepare and apply coats of plaster or stucco to walls and other building surfaces.
  • Stylists, Hair
    Hairstylists and cosmetologists wash, cut, color, perm, and style customers' hair. Cosmetologists also apply makeup.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors
    Addictions counselors help people overcome alcohol, drug, gambling, and other dependencies.
  • 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.
  • Superintendents, School
    Education administrators are in charge of schools and school districts.
  • Supers
    Building maintenance workers keep buildings in good shape. They repair plumbing, electrical fixtures, machinery, and the structure of buildings.
  • Support Specialists, Computer
    Computer support specialists help people solve problems with their computer hardware and software.
  • Support Staff Managers
    Administrative services managers coordinate support services for businesses and organizations.
  • Surgeons
    Surgeons perform surgery to diagnose and treat patients.
  • Surgical Dental Assistants
    Dental assistants help dentists with patient care, office tasks, and lab duties.
  • Surgical Orderlies
    Surgical technologists prepare for and assist with surgical procedures.
  • Surgical Technologists
    Surgical technologists prepare for and assist with surgical procedures.
  • Surveying and Mapping Technicians
    Surveying and mapping technicians help surveyors measure and map land.
  • Surveyors
    Surveyors measure and map land, air space, and water boundaries.
  • Switchboard Operators
    Receptionists greet visitors and determine whom they need to see or where they need to go.
  • Switchboard Operators - Telephone Operators
    Telephone operators help people make phone calls.
  • Systems Analysts
    Computer systems analysts improve existing computer systems. They also plan and develop new systems.
  • Systems Programmers
    Computer programmers write and test the instructions that computers follow to perform tasks.

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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)

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  • 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

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    Serve Illinois The Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service has developed the Serve Illinois website so you can easily find information about:
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    • 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.

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  • 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?
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    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.

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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.

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