FREE Healthcare Employment Training Program – Starts on August 8
August 2nd, 2011 by Shorty
The City of Chicago is sponsoring a free training opportunity through the Healthcare Employment Training Program. This is a pilot program offers qualified individuals a free 10-week class to prepare participants for a job in the healthcare industry. This opportunity is available on a first-come-first-serve basis and the first class starts on August 8th.
The training is designed to equip participants with skills such as Medical Terminology, Keyboarding/Typing, Microsoft Office and Customer Service that will make them more marketable in the healthcare industry. There will also be a career development component in which placement assistance will be provided following the training.
Classes are scheduled to begin August 8th, 2011 and will take place Monday through Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
We are offering 2 classes and when they are filled we will not accept anyone else. Right now orientations are scheduled on August 2 and 3 of this week. (We may schedule another if we need to.)
The program orientations will take place on:
Date: August 2nd or August 3rd
Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: The College of Office Technology
1520 West Division Street
Chicago, IL 60642
Prior to starting the program participants must attend a program orientation. Information concerning classes, school procedures, student services, career development and job placement assistance will be discussed. We will also take some time to discuss and assess your preparedness for training.
People interested in the healthcare field that would like to participate in this training program, should reply to hiringforhealthcare@centralstatesser.org and attach a current resume.
Other qualifications:
- Chicago residents without a criminal background
- Available to attend the classes during the daytime
- Must attend an orientation prior to training
2011 Movies in the Park Begins June 14th
June 9th, 2011 by Shorty
The wait is almost over. Movies in the park begins on Tuesday, June 14th. Check out the Movies in the Park Schedule.
“ALL MOVIES ARE FREE AND BEGIN AT DUSK
…you bring the snacks, we’ll bring the stars…”
Call the Movies in the Parks hotline for daily listings and updated weather-related cancellations at (312) 742-1134.
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Where Does Your Money Go? Maybe It’s Time for You to Find Out
May 11th, 2011 by Shorty
Do you know? If I had to guess, I would say that at least 95% of Chicago residents don’t know where their tax dollars go.
A fellow Toastmaster gave a speech, “It’s All About the Money.” He opened by asking the audience, “If I asked you for money, wouldn’t you want to know what I’m going to do with it?” Of course, we would. He went on to ask, “Well, why don’t you do the same with your government officials?” Very true.Very thought provoking.
These people take our money and we don’t know what they do with it. The sad thing is – we never ask. AND it’s public information. AND budget meetings are held for residents to find out what’s going on. But we still don’t know.
Although my time is very limited, I’m going to take the time to check it out and to see how much money is spent on certain things. We are putting money in and I’m sure we are not getting the return on our investment. Don’t believe me? Look at some of the services provided on the North Side that you don’t get on the South Side. I cannot go into specifics because I have not done ample research, but just looking at the differences in the community dynamics, I promise you, South Siders are coming up short! But we pay taxes.
Anyway, to get you started on your journey, here is the link the documents at the City of Chicago’s Office of Budget Management. I’m on a mission t find out where my money is going and I encourage you to do the same.
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Did Your House Flood on July 24th?
July 27th, 2010 by Shorty
Complete a claim form from the Office of the Chicago City Clerk to attempt to recover all or part of the cost of repair.
Also, complete a flood damage assessment form because the city is trying to get flood assistance from the federal government. Instructions for completing the form is also on the site.
Complete both of those as soon as possible. Call the City Clerk’s office at 312.744.4103 if you have any questions.