We post a weekly resource list featuring key opportunities in Illinois. The Resource List includes workshops, cohorts, career and funding opportunities, and more.

Check out this week's resource list!

These events are presented by state, local and neighborhood organizations.  

The list is also posted to West Side Forward's social media platforms.

Career Opportunities

•  Illinois Department of Labor is seeking a Public Safety Inspector.

• Hesed House is hiring a Family Shelter Bilingual Case Manager.

• Erie House is looking for a EHS Teacher Assistant (Center), Preschool Teaching Assistant (Near West), Family Advocate (Near West), School Age Educator, Lead Teacher, Teacher Aide, Housing Counselor, and more.

• Chicago DOH is seeking an Assistant Commissioner and Project Manager.

Events

• GE Chamber and Chase are hosting an Entrepreneur and Home Ownership Resource Fair on Thursday, December 5 from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM at the Western Avenue Chase Branch.

• The Chicago Urban League is hosting its 1st Annual Community Resource Fair on Friday, December 6 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

Hiring Events

•  Metropolitan Family Services is hosting a Workforce Development Inspire and Empower Speaker Series on Thursday, December 5 starting at 2:00 PM at 235 East 103rd Street. Learn more about aviation career opportunities.

• Representative Will Guzzardi and Senator Toro are holding a Job Fair on Friday, December 6 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Portage-Cragin Library.

• Cook County Oak Forest Campus Employment Opportunity Event happening on Wednesday, December 11 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Oak Forest Park District (Park Place at Central Building, 15601 S. Central Avenue).

Holiday Events

•  Alderwoman Monique Scott and Light Up Lawndale are hosting a Tree Lighting on the Boulevard on Saturday, December 7 starting at 5:00 PM at the Fountain on Independence & Ridgeway.

• Quad Communities Development Corporation is hosting a ‘Holidays in Bronzeville Shop & Sip’ on Saturday, December 14 from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM.