Frontline Workforce Association Meeting

When: Tuesday, January 26, 2012 3:00 – 5:00pm

Location: The Center on Halsted – 3656 N. Halsted St. Chicago

Come kick off the new year with a fun and informational FWA meeting! In this interactive and thought-provoking presentation, Paul Fabbi and Wally Smith will step into the roles of the timeless comedic duo, the Smothers Brothers, to creatively present important lessons in leadership.

Some topics that will be covered include:

• Understanding ‘Accountability’
• Leaders as Storytellers
• The Importance of Humor in Leadership
• Addressing Disruptive Behavior
• The Critical Role of Followers
• Communication in Times of Change

Following the presentation, you’ll have the opportunity to practice some of these lessons in small groups and consider how to integrate these ideas into your everyday work.

Advanced registration is required. For more information and to register, click here.

CJC Workforce Development Working Group

When: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 9:30 – 11:30am

Location: Chicago Jobs Council – 29 E. Madison Street, Suite 1700, Chicago

The Chicago Jobs Council’s January Working Group meeting will feature an overview of the 2011 Report on Illinois Poverty from Social IMPACT Research Center (http://www.ilpovertyreport.org/), federal advocacy updates, and spotlights on Jane Addams Resource Corporation’s sectoral job training programs & programs and services offered by the Youth Connection Charter School.

CJC uses its monthly workforce development Working Group meetings to discuss issues related to creating enhanced employment and training opportunities for disadvantaged job seekers and working poor families. For more information, and to view past meeting materials, click here.

CJC Workforce Development Working Group

When: Thursday, December 15, 2011 9:30 – 11:30am

Location: Chicago Jobs Council – 29 E. Madison Street, Suite 1700, Chicago

The Chicago Jobs Council uses its monthly workforce development Working Group meetings to discuss issues related to creating enhanced employment and training opportunities for disadvantaged job seekers and working poor families. For more information, and to view the agenda for this meeting, click here.

West Suburban Jobs Council Meeting

When: Friday, November 18, 2011 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Location: Metropolitan Family Services – 222 East Willow Avenue, Wheaton – Conference Rooms A & B

For more information, please contact Crispina Ojeda.

CJC Fall Member Meeting

When: Thursday, November 17, 2011 9:00am – 11:00am

Location: University Center – 525 S. State Street, Chicago – Loop/River Room

Please join CJC for a panel discussion on Workforce and Economic Development Innovations in the South Suburbs, with:

• Karin Norington-Reaves, Director, Cook County Works
• Dave Chandler, Principal Business Analyst, Center for Neighborhood Technology
• Kimberly Dean, Program Coordinator, South-Southwest United Way
• Mirlene Dossous,Community Investment Manager, United Way of Metropolitan Chicago

Robert Wordlaw, Executive Director of the Chicago Jobs Council will serve as the moderator.

Advanced registration is required. For more information, visit: http://cjc.net/member-meeting/. Registration for this event is CLOSED.

Job Fair – Rock Valley College

When: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 2:00pm – 6:00pm

Location: Rock Valley College -  3301 N. Mulford Road, Rockford – PE Center

Illinois State Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka will host an Employment
Expo. The event is being organized through Topinka’s Chicago
office and will include resume and interview workshops and financial
literacy seminars. Employers have been invited to participate in
the job fair and, according to Topinka’s office, more than twenty companies
have reserved booth space.

Rockford Jobs Council Meeting

When: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 9:30am

Location: Workforce Connection – 303 N. Main Street, Room 203, Rockford

For more information, please contact Steve Simmons.

Budgeting for Results – Chicago Public Hearing

When: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Location: James R Thompson Center – 100 W Randolph St., Chicago -  Concourse Level Auditorium

Budgeting for Results – Springfield Public Hearing

When: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 11:00am – 2:00pm

Location: Illinois State Capitol – Legislative Hearing Room 409 (Room subject to change)

CJC Workforce Development Working Group

When: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 9:30 – 11:30am

Location: Mercy Housing Lakefront – 1521 S. Wabash, Chicago

The Chicago Jobs Council uses its monthly workforce development Working Group meetings to discuss issues related to creating enhanced employment and training opportunities for disadvantaged job seekers and working poor families. For more information, and to view past meeting minutes and handouts, visit http://cjc.net/working_group/.