Connect with West Side Forward for career guidance, support finding jobs during COVID, career training opportunities and accessing emergency resources.
NAVIGATING COVID-19
Resources for Workers and Families
Unemployment Insurance
- Workers laid off due to COVID qualify for UI so long as they are prepared to return to work.
- Workers sent home due to COVID illness or quarantine, or are caring for an affected family member, are also eligible for UI coverage.
- IDES is waiving the standard 1 week wait to be eligible for UI coverage. Link: https://www2.illinois.gov/ides/Pages/COVID-19-and-Unemployment-Benefits.aspx
Click here to File an Illinois Unemployment ClaimOnline filing (any time of day, except 8pm to 10pm for processing):
- Those with last names beginning with letters A-M: Sundays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays.
- Those with last names beginning with letters N-Z: Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays.
- Saturdays are available for anyone to accommodate those people who could not file during their allotted window.
Call Center Filing Schedule:
- Last names beginning with letters A-M: Tuesdays and Thursdays between 7:30am – 6pm.
- Last names beginning with letters N-Z are asked to call on Mondays and Wednesdays between 7:30am – 6pm.
- Fridays (7:30am – 6pm) are available for anyone to accommodate those people who could not file during their allotted window.
Job Opportunities
There are a number of companies still hiring during the COVID-19 pandemic. Below is a list of resources to identify available job opportunities
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/jobs
Skills for Chicagoland's Future - https://www.skillsforchicagolandsfuture.com/job-seekers/
To meet with a West Side Forward Career Counseling click here.
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Advanced Manufacturing Training
Great opportunity for Chicago residents to gain advanced technology and digital skills for careers in manufacturing related positions in Illinois.
Advanced Manufacturing Training
Advanced Manufacturing Training is an 18-week career training program providing professional industry credentials and career counseling to secure great positions in high-demand fast-growing manufacturing technology-related careers.
Click here to download the program flyer.
PROGRAM BENEFITS
- 3 professional certifications from the National Institute of Metal Working Skills.
- Customized job placement support.
- Access to our network of manufacturing employers.
- Ongoing individual career coaching.
- Access to 24-hour online Learning HUB.
Advanced Manufacturing Career Options
Architectural Drafter, Computer -Aided Design (CAD) Technology
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmer Metal and Plastic
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operator Metal and Plastic
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer Except Mechanical Door
First-Line Supervisor of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
Get trained for careers in supply chain management, logistics and transportation.
Transportation Distribution & Logistics
TDL is designed to introduce vast career opportunities in the fast-growing sector contributing to an increase in candidate pipeline in the Chicagoland area.
TDL training programs are focused on Supply Chain Management & Logistics careers taught in conjunction with experts from the transportation, distribution, and logistics industry to ensure you have the fundamental skills and experiences needed to secure employment in one of the fastest-growing industries.
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Transportation Distribution Logistics Career Options
Career Bootcamps
Flexible opportunities to get help re-booting your career
Jumpstart Advanced Bootcamp (JAB)
Jumpstart Advanced Bootcamp (JAB) is designed to provide an immersive career coaching experience to help you conquer your career goals with confidence. JAB is a free one-week fast-track intensive training to help you successfully navigate changing careers, mastery of the job search process, and refresh essential job skills. Includes hands-on technology skills refresher, resume clinic, and individual interview preparation coaching.
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