Employment Readiness: Lawndale & Auburn-Gresham
Paid Employment Readiness and Transition Program for the Auburn-Gresham and Lawndale Communities
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Do you live, work, or have a child in school or early learning in any of these zipcodes?
60608, 60620, 60623 and 60624
Start your career training with us today!
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Join UIC Center for Literacy and the UIC Neighborhood Centers for a three-day virtual employment readiness training. Together we will
- Examine your strengths, learn or practice cloud-based skills, and share your knowledge alongside peers
- Attend each session on-time and complete individual and group activities
- Earn a $100 stipend after completion of three-day session
- Become eligible for bi-weekly cohort designed to help you develop a personalized job search portfolio
Successful completion of the Employment Readiness Training outcomes include:
★ Receiving a certificate of completion
★ Becoming eligible for an internship (possible $2,000 stipend)