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Brush up or learn Microsoft Computer Programs through the Microsoft Unlimited Potential Program. This online course offers you the opportunity to improve or gain basic computer skills at your own pace. Upon successful completion you will receive a certificate. For more information contact Michael Walton, Chicago Workforce Board at (773) 538-5627, ext. 13.

The City of Chicago Department of Human Resources will be available to provide resources, guidance and assistance to City of Chicago laid off workers.

The Department of Human Resources, in cooperation with other state and city agencies, is hosting a series of  Resource/Job Fairs. 

The following is the schedule for these events:

Job/Resource Fair for City Workers
Friday, December 5, 2008
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Chicago Workforce Center, Southwest, an Illinois workNet Center
Daley College, Building 100
7500 S. Pulaski Rd.
For more information call (773) 538-5627.

Job/Resource Fair for City Workers
January 16, 2009
Chicago Workforce Center Garfield, an Illinois workNet Center
10 S. Kedzie
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 

Job/Resource Fair for City of Chicago Dislocated Workers
Friday, January 23, 2009
10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 East Washington St.

For more information on these events, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (312) 744-4966. External Address (Url)
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If you are a member of the AFL-CIO please contact Milton Parker, Ismael Perez, or Ruben Diaz-De Leon, field representatives for the AFL-CIO at (312) 251-1414 for information on peer counselors.  

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999 McClintock Drive, Suite 100
Burr Ridge, Illinois

Customized Workshops for City of Chicago Dislocated Workers

Participate in workshops customized especially for City of Chicago workers.

City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources
Career Development Wednesday Workshops 
DePaul Center
333 S. State Street, Suite 520
Sessions offered hourly from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Dates: November 26, December 3, 10, and 17
Topics: Resume writing, interviewing, career building, and job search

Workshops every Friday at the following Workforce Centers:

Chicago Workforce Center, Mid-South, an Illinois workNet Center
King Center
4314 S. Cottage Grove
For information on times call (773) 538-5627.

Chicago Workforce Center, Southwest, an Illinois workNet Center
Daley College, Building 100
7500 S. Pulaski Rd.
For more information on times call (773) 884-7000.

Free Tax Preparation for Dislocated City of Chicago Workers:

City of Chicago laid off workers may be eligible to get their taxes prepared for free.  You qualifiy if you lost your job with the City and are currently unemployed.  The Center for Economic Progress will prepare taxes for free on Saturday, February 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Malcolm X College and Saturday, February 14 at the Illinois Institute of Technology from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.   Please bring the following items:  All W-2s and 1099s, Social Security cards or ITINs for all family members, a copy of last year's tax return, bank account number and routing number, and valid photo I.D.  After January 5, 2009 call (312) 630-0248 for additional locations and information or visit  www.economicprogress.org External link opens in a new window. 


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