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COMBINING YOUR APTITUDES WITH YOUR INTERESTS FOR CAREER SUCCESS What are you doing after high school? After college? Are you going to college? Do you need help to find the right career choice? 
 The Career Vision Aptitude Advantage does just that. Aptitudes identify your strongest talents and the jobs you would enjoy, and be good at doing. Combining your aptitudes with your interests, we show you specific career choices. There are resources about college majors, job outlook, and what you need to prepare for those careers. If you have asked “What should I study?”, “What will I do after college?” and want to learn how Career Vision can help, give this Glen Ellyn business a call. Career Vision's assessment process is a positive and objective way to give you the confidence to make good career choices. And, your personal career consultant will take time to discuss the test results and all of your choices. If you are going to college and want to know why and what to study, give them a call. If you have graduated college and still haven’t found your best fit, the professional consultants at Career Vision can help you, too. For over 30 years Career Vision has been helping people find their best career choices. 
 Career Vision  www.careervision.org (630) 469-6270 PICTURED ABOVE: Career Vision Glen Ellyn Location;  Georgia Koch, Community Outreach Coordinator, Career Vision

CAREER VISION | Unique Assessment Process Gives Residents Career Direction

Glen Ellyn Enrichment Center Combines Your Aptitudes With Your Interests to Help with Career Success

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Community Job Fair JANUARY 6 NAPERVILLE–Join the Naperville Park District and KidsMatter for the 2024 Community Job Fair on Saturday, January 6 at Fort Hill Activity Center, located at 20 Fort Hill Drive, from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. The Park District and many other local businesses will be present to promote a wide variety of job opportunities and additional resources at this free event. It is designed for a broad range of job seekers from ages 15 to senior adults. www.napervilleparks.org/communityjobfaIr

CAREER | Job Fair at Fort Hill Fitness Center in Naperville on January 6

Join Naperville Park District & KidsMatter for the Annual Community Job Fair

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JANUARY 7, 2023 Community Job Fair NAPERVILLE–Join the Naperville Park District and KidsMatter for the 2023 Community Job Fair on Saturday, January 7. Individuals seeking summer, seasonal, or year-round, part-time employment are invited to learn more about opportunities at approximately 50 area businesses including the Naperville Park District. This free event is intended for a variety of job seekers, from high school student (ages 15+) to senior adults. The event will be held at the Fort Hill Activity Center at 20 Fort Hill Drive from 10am-1pm. www.napervilleparks.org/communityjobfair  CAREER NAPERVILLE DUPAGE

CAREER | Community Job Fair • January 7

January 7, 2023 at Fort Hill Activity Center

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JANUARY 8 • FREE NAPERVILLE–Conduct your job search all in one location at thhis annual event hosted by the Naperville Park District and KidsMatter on Saturday, January 8 from 10am-1pm at Fort Hill Activity Center at 20 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville. Network with area businesses and learn more about a wide variety of full-time, part-time and seasonal opportunities for job-seekers ages 15 through senior adults. The event is free to attend. www.napervilleparks.org  BUSINESS NAPERVILLE DUPAGE

CAREER | Community Job Fair Hosted by Naperville Park District & KidsMatter

Free Event Saturday, January 8 In Naperville

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THE MOM PROJECT SHARES Power has shifted to the employee, who values more flexible, remote and supported opportunities as companies seek to replace lost talent due to the pandemic CHICAGO–  The coronavirus pandemic has altered every aspect of life, and the workplace is no exception. In 2020, 2.3 million women  left the U.S. workforce—either through job loss or being forced to quit in order to care for their children—leading to the lowest levels of women in the labor force since the 1980s, prompting Vice President Kamala Harris to declare  it “a national emergency.” Twenty months into the pandemic, Americans are still leaving their jobs out of necessity or frustration. Approximately 4.4 million Americans left their jobs in September, according  to data from the U.S. Job Openings and Labor Turnover report. Currently there are 10.4 million job openings, surpassing pre-pandemic levels; there were 6.8 million job openings  in November 2019. While the unemployment rate fell to 4.6% in October from 4.8% in September, according  to the U.S. Department of Labor, it is still well above the pre-pandemic jobless rate of 3.5%. “While the pandemic has been hard and heartbreaking for so many, it has shed a light on many of the inequities that exist in the workplace,” said Allison Robinson, The Mom Project CEO and founder. “Companies are in dire need of talented employees, but they will have to re-evaluate many of their antiquated business practices in order to attract and retain them. The power has shifted from employer to employee.” Flexibility, support and autonomy are some of the new non-negotiables employees are demanding  as companies struggle to fill vacant positions. The Mom Project, the leading platform for moms to discover their economic potential, sees many of these same desires from its community of more than 500,000. Here are five trends that will define work in 2022 and beyond: Increased dependency on contingent workers According to Gartner research , 32% of surveyed organizations are replacing full-time employees with contingent workers as a cost-saving measure. Business spending in the contingent workforce area rose  22.8% year over year. While contingent labor is on the rise, these opportunities aren’t equal and accessible across the board. It’s necessary to identify certain sectors where on-demand project-based labor can be utilized and democratize the process and opportunities, which also helps with a company’s DE&I efforts because contingent labor is often a pathway to high-earning jobs, but location may restrict top candidates. In a recent survey conducted by WerkLabs, the data and insights division of The Mom Project, full-time employees are about 15% more optimistic than contingent workers that they will achieve their career goals. A primary concern and consideration factor for working on a contingent basis is a perceived setback to their careers, namely in the form of maintaining competitive pay and respect. According to contingent workers surveyed, the greatest factors contributing to a prospective contract’s attractiveness are competitive pay, remote work and employer supportiveness. Of contingent workers surveyed, ~75% report having the ability to work remote or from a location of your choosing as being a factor in their decision to work on a contingent basis. Dr. Pam Cohen, President of WerkLabs  “Childcare deserts” driving reliance on remote work Childcare providers are currently understaffed with many citing low wages as an obstacle, and others concerned about working with unvaccinated children. With a lack of help and support, many moms and families have to prioritize family over career, not only due to shortages in childcare, but if available, skyrocketing costs; the cost of childcare increased  by half during the pandemic. These holes in opportunity and accessibility created “childcare deserts” throughout the country. Getting this support provides moms a realistic chance to balance family and career, and thus, significantly bolstering labor across the country. “During the pandemic, moms have reported even more difficulty in finding adequate child care solutions, leaving them often unable to commit to long-term career opportunities, and particularly being left behind with regard to opportunities for career advancement,” said Dr. Pam Cohen, President of WerkLabs. Getting rid of resumes Hisayuki “Deko” Idekoba, chief executive of Japan’s Recruit Holdings, which operates Indeed and Glassdoor, recently made headlines  for questioning the hiring process and its reliance on resumes. With companies in desperate need of help due to the “Great Resignation,” the hiring process should shift from trying to match a prospective employee’s resume with a specific role within the organization. Instead, companies should look at talent overall and invest in a candidate via support and upskilling to fit into that role or potentially another one. It’s a more progressive and flexible way of assessing candidacy, and a win-win for both employee and employer. Upskilling/investment in new, current employees Currently there is a mismatch between demand for great talent and available supply. In order to help combat this, companies should invest in upskilling current employees and prospective candidates who are a great fit for a certain role or opportunity, but may lack the certain knowhow or certifications. When this occurs, the organization gets the skills they lack, while the talent has a meaningful boost to income potential. By investing in the employee, companies can also further their DE&I efforts making these resources available to everyone. Federal investment in childcare/universal pre-K Recently passed by the House of Representatives and currently up for debate in the Senate, the Build Back Better bill  makes the largest investment in childcare in the nation’s history, saving most American families more than half of their spending on childcare. Within the $1.75 trillion bill, $400 billion would be directed toward free universal preschool for all 3 and 4 year olds, while offering $200 billion in child tax credits. These additional resources allow moms to get back to work, which bolsters her, her family, her organization and the industry overall. About The Mom Project The Mom Project  is the leading platform for moms to discover their economic potential. Serving over 500,000 moms and 3,000 companies through its robust suite of hiring, education and retention solutions, The Mom Project is supporting mothers in finding success on their own terms. The Chicago-based company was founded in 2016 by Allison Robinson, who serves as CEO, and has raised $116M in funding to date. Serena Williams joined  The Mom Project as a Strategic Advisor in 2020 to further mobilize the mission . BUSINESS DUPAGE KANE KENDALL

CAREER | Five Trends To Define Work in 2022 and Beyond

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HOW IT CAN HELP STUDENTS CHOOSE THEIR CAREER PATH What are you doing after high school? After college? Are you going to college? Do you need help to find the right career choice? The Career Vision Aptitude Advantage can help. Aptitudes identify your strongest talents and the jobs you would enjoy, and be good at doing. Combining your aptitudes with your interests, Career Vision shows you specific career choices. There are resources about college majors, job outlook, and what you need to prepare for those careers. If you have asked “What should I study?”, “What will I do after college?” and want to learn how Career Vision can help, give this reputable organization based out of Glen Ellyn a call. Their assessment process is a positive and objective way to give you the confidence to make good career choices. And, your Personal Career Consultant will take time to discuss the test results with you and also go over all of your choices. If you are going to college and want to know why and what to study, reach out to Career Vision today. If you have graduated college and still haven’t found your best fit, the professional consultants at Career Vision can help you, too. For over 30 years they have been helping people find their best career choices.  Career Vision •  www.careervision.org  • (630) 469-6270 ALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHTS ALL DUPAGE ALL KANE ALL KENDALL

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HOW IT CAN HELP STUDENTS CHOOSE THEIR CAREER PATH What are you doing after high school? After college? Are you going to college? Do you...

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DEMAND FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANTS ON THE RISE The career experts at Waubonsee Community College continually monitor the employment landscape and connect with employers to uncover hot job opportunities. “The pandemic has actually created a demand for jobs in health care and technology,” noted Julie Bechtold, Waubonsee’s Academic and Career Advising Manager. The next session of Waubonsee’s one-year Medical Assistant program begins this summer, but the application deadline is April 1, 2021. Visit www.waubonsee.edu/medicalassistant  to see if this growing field is right for you. SPOTLIGHTS EDUCATION DUPAGE KANE KENDALL

CAREER & EDUCATION | Demand for Medical Assistants Due to Pandemic

DEMAND FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANTS ON THE RISE The career experts at Waubonsee Community College continually monitor the employment landscape...

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REMOTE SALES & MARKETING OPPORTUNITY OPENS UP FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES Earlier this week Glancer Magazine  announced their Sales & Marketing Ambassadorship, inviting local advertising sales professionals to earn a 25% incentive for all revenue generated for the company. Once a Sales & Marketing Ambassador comes on board, he/she will actively promote and sell Glancer Magazin e's Advertising & PR Packages  to local businesses using their own established lead base, as well as the power of social media and community involvement to generate new leads. The company is offering a compensation incentive that is much higher than the industry average in the local marketplace, making it an excellent opportunity for experienced ad sales professionals. "We are excited for this new business development role at Glancer Magazine . Now that our publication is exclusively digital, and our platform's innovative enhancements are all complete, the activity has been increasing substantially on a daily basis with fast rising metrics. As we continue to grow our Editorial Team to meet the market demand for fresh new content, we are also growing our Sales & Marketing team with this new Ambassador role," said Lindy Kleivo, Publishing Director. "It's perfect for those who love to help local businesses SHINE! So many are looking for a fresh, new, simplified, all-inclusive approach when marketing their products and services, especially during this unusual time, and our new platform offers just that. It really is like nothing else that is out there, packed with inclusions, each package is priced right and effective," she added. Included in the job description: If you are the right person for #TeamGlancer, you'll enjoy being part of an independent publishing company that is privately owned and operated. Our team is small, but mighty delivering a monthly community living magazine and daily local news to an engaged audience of over 82K– and growing!  Glancer Magazine  is currently looking for (4) Sales & Marketing Ambassadors. The job posting with a complete description is live at INDEED  and also posted on LINKED IN ,  as well as the company's site under JOIN OUR TEAM . Other positions that Glancer Magazine  is looking to fill include Social Media Marketers and Editorial Interns. For more information visit www.glancermagazine.com ALL DUPAGE ALL KANE ALL KENDALL

CAREER | Glancer Magazine Seeking Sales & Marketing Ambassadors

REMOTE SALES & MARKETING OPPORTUNITY OPENS UP FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES Earlier this week Glancer Magazine announced their Sales &...

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COMBINING YOUR APTITUDES WITH YOUR INTERESTS FOR CAREER SUCCESS What are you doing after high school? After college? Are you going to college? Do you need help to find the right career choice? 
 The Career Vision Aptitude Advantage does just that. Aptitudes identify your strongest talents and the jobs you would enjoy, and be good at doing. Combining your aptitudes with your interests, we show you specific career choices. There are resources about college majors, job outlook, and what you need to prepare for those careers. If you have asked “What should I study?”, “What will I do after college?” and want to learn how Career Vision can help, give this Glen Ellyn business a call. Career Vision's assessment process is a positive and objective way to give you the confidence to make good career choices. And, your personal career consultant will take time to discuss the test results and all of your choices. If you are going to college and want to know why and what to study, give them a call. If you have graduated college and still haven’t found your best fit, the professional consultants at Career Vision can help you, too. For over 30 years Career Vision has been helping people find their best career choices. 
 Career Vision  www.careervision.org (630) 469-6270 PICTURED ABOVE: Career Vision Glen ELlyn Location;  Georgia Koch, Community Outreach Coordinator, Career Vision

CAREER VISION | Unique Assessment Process Gives Residents Career Direction

COMBINING YOUR APTITUDES WITH YOUR INTERESTS FOR CAREER SUCCESS What are you doing after high school? After college? Are you going to...

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