SANKOFA SAFE CHILD INITIATVE

" Looking Back to go Forward"

It's in the Bag Boutique

2413 W. Madison.

Chicago, Il 60612

Phone : 312-733-1712 Fax: 312- 733-1708, Email: wsafechild@sbcglobal.net

24- Hour Helpline: 1-877-838- 9377, E-Mail: www.sankofasafechild.org

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Sankofa Safe Child Initiative is pleased to announce that they are offering a Workforce Development  Social Enterprise Project to assist our families in becoming more employable through the development of our Customer Service & Sales Education Training. This training is held at the Bishop Dempsey Center, located at 1449 South Keeler Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60623. Trainings are held on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, of each week.

We have opened up, Sankofa It's in the Bag Boutique, located at 2413 West Madison, Tuesday- Saturday 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m., Chicago, Illinois 60612 with the sole purpose of providing on the job training as a means to be employed. Participants from the Workforce Development Customer Service Training will receive on the job experience and knowledge to retain employment. The training will also prepare participants for other areas of interest that goes along with the clothing industry and/ or fashions at it's best. Certificates in customer service will be given to participants upon completion of the training. Cruz Reyes, the workforce developer and counselor will provide job placement for those that qualify for other stores that we have linkage agreements with.

For further information please contact the the telephone numbers listed above

" WORKING TOGETHER TO KEEP FAMILIES INTACT"

Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority

Corporate Center. 301 E. Cermak Road. Chicago Illinois 60616. Telephone (312) 791-7000. Fax (312) 791-6356

For more than 16 years the Hospitality Academy at McCormick Place, owned and operated by the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA), Has changed lives for the better. The Academy's mission to provide high-quality training has helped serve dozens of Chicago's hospitality venues, while opening up a world of career opportunities for hundreds of graduates. 

Now, more than ever, the MPEA remains committed to supporting our community and helping residents obtain the workplace skills needed for careers in the hospitality industry. For that reason, the Academy is pleased to offer Career Clinic-- an accelerated, intensive 3-week program which will provide displaced workers with the tools they need to compete in the marketplace. The Career Clinic's 30- hour per week paid training will offer participants the opportunity to attain Foodservice Sanitation and BASSET Certifications, while providing them with a professional resume, verbal and visual communication skills, and on-line application training. This 3 week program can help motivate individuals achieve their dreams.

Please submit the application along with a letter of reccommendation, to the Hospitality Academy by April 17th. The Career Clinic is scheduled to run June1st through June 19th.

Applications can be obtained at the 9th Ward office located at 34 E. 112th Place.

Should you have any questions please feel free to Contact the Academy and the above address and or number.

WHAT IS CHICAGO SOUTHLAND YOUTHBUILD?

A GREEN CONSTRUCTION TRAINING, EDUCATIONAL, LIFESKILLS, AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM.

YOUTH BUILD

^{WORKING HANDS!    WORKING MINDS!}

^{REQUIREMENTS OF YOUTHBUILD:}

•  Ability ot make a 9 month committment
• Monday- Friday 8 AM- 3:30 PM
• Must be between the ages of 18-24
• Willing to work toward your G.E.D.
• Willing to work in a team setting to accomplish your YouthBuild Goals
• Commit to hard work and dedication
• Be Drug- Free
• Willing to participate in building a stronger community

NOW ENROLLING!       CALL TODAY!

For more information on Chicago Southland YouthBuild:

OAI OAI, INC.

OFFICE IN RIVERDALE, IL. / PROGRAM HELD IN HARVEY, IL.

OAI.Inc. is proud to announce the we're recruiting for our Chicago Southland YouthBuild (CSY) training to begin Wednesday, October 14, 2009. This 9- month training is geared to assist young adults between the age of 18-24, gain instruction and experience in the construction trade, with an emphasis on "Green Building". Each student will receive a weekly stipent of $100 each week to cover basic work and class- related expenses, such as transportation and lunch. Applicants must not have a highschool diploma or G.E.D. as intensive academic curricula is incorporated within the training to help students achieve this goal.

Orientations for the interested applicants will begin Wednesday, August 19th, at our satellite office in Riverdale, 13725 S. Wabash Avenue. Interested applicants can contact our Riverdale office at (708) 201-7156 to schedule an appointment.

GREATER WEST TOWN PARTNERSHIP

Real Training. Real Careers. Real $$$$

Shipping And Receiving Career

Train for high-tech jobs in shipping and receiving with The Greater West Town Partnership. Our (12) week program will prepare you to work with:

• UPS, RF Scanners.
• Computerized Inventory Control.
• Forklift operations and OSHA certification.
• Warehouse operations.
• Basic Shipping and Receiving Procedure.
• Workplace Safety and Work Ethics.
• Job Placement upon completion.
• Retention Support.

Next Training Session Begins Soon! Apply Today!

_ No Cost To Low Income Individuals

_ State Certified, Non- Profit 501(c)3 Vocational School

_ Hablamos Espanol

^{Woodworking Career Training}

Train for high- tech jobs in woodworking and solid surface manufacturing . Our (14) week program will prepare you  for:

•  Cabinetmaking and Millwork
•  Furniture-making
•  Solid Surface fabrication 
•  Introduction to computers
•  Full- time hands -on training
•  CNC programming and operations
•  Machine set up and operations.
• Job readiness.

Learn More By Attending One Of Our Upcoming Orientations.

These programs are offering you the opportunity to receive on-hand experience, craftsmanships, high-tech skills and technology.

For further information contact us at (312) 563-9028

Training Center: 2045 W. Fulton St.- Chicago, Il 60612 

HACIA EOGP PROGRAM

  HISPANIC AMERICAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

EOGP PRE- APPRENTICESHIP CONSTRUCTION  TRAINING 

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

A FREE CAREER TRAINING OPPORTUNITY!

• Are you in 21-35 age group          
• Have a valid drivers license
• Have a Highschool Diploma or GED
• Have an interest in the Construction trades

EOGP PE- APPRENTICESHIP CONSTRUCTION TRAINING GIVES YOU

•  Blue Print reading trainig
• Union Apprenticeship training
• Job safety training
• Job skills using tools, drawings and Green Construction

This is a job opportunity with high earning potential.

Interested?  Contact: HACIA at 312-666-5910/ www.haciaworks.org

Veterans returning to workforce are encouraged to apply.