May, 2008

May 1
“Ask a Career Expert,” a private question and answer session with a JVS Career Counselor, is held at the Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton, Skokie, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Free. To schedule an appointment call (847) 673-7774.

May 1
“Ask a Career Expert,” half-hour counseling sessions with a JVS staff member, is held at the Des Plaines Library, 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Free. To schedule a time call (847) 827-5551.

May 7
“Starting a Business in Illinois” is presented by the Illinois SBDC/Duman Microenterprise Center. The free workshop will provide information and materials to help you start or expand a small business. Held at 216 West Jackson Blvd., 7th floor, Chicago, 9:00-11:00 a.m. RSVP to (312) 673-3431.

May 12
“Ask a Career Expert” provides half-hour sessions with a JVS Career Counselor at the Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect, Elmhurst, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. No charge. For an appointment call (630) 279-8696.

May 12
“Ask a Career Expert,” a private meeting with a JVS Career Counselor, is held at the Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. No charge. For an appointment call (847) 866-0300.

May 13
“Ask a Career Expert,” a private question and answer session with a JVS Career Counselor, is held at the Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Free. To schedule an appointment call (847) 729-7500.

May 13
“Ask a Career Expert,” an interactive session with a JVS Career Counselor, is held at the Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Free. To arrange an appointment call (847) 945-3311.

May 14
“Are You Ready to Start a Business” is presented by the Illinois SBDC/Duman Microenterprise Center. Gain insight into the difference between being self-employed versus working for an employer. Held at the Morton Grove Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. RSVP to (312) 673-3431.

May 14
“Ask a Career Counselor,” 15 minute slots to consult with a JVS Career Counselor, is held at the Harold Washington Library, 400 South State Street, Chicago, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Free. First come, first served.

May 15
“Ask a Career Expert” is held at the Helen Plum Library, 110 West Maple, Lombard, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Free. Individual meetings with a JVS Career Counselor can be made by calling (630) 627-0316.

May 19
“Career Support Group” meets at the Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton, Skokie, 9:30 - 11:15 a.m. Free. Participants network and share job search tools and strategies with other job seekers. For more information or to RSVP call (847) 324-3176.

May 29
“Business and Loan Workshop” is offered by the Illinois SBDC/Duman Microenterprise Center. As a registered Small Business Administration (SBA) Technical Assistance Provider, JVS has access to capital for qualified small business owners. The workshop will help prepare you for the basic challenges facing small business owners. Assistance is available to complete the SBA loan application. Held at 216 West Jackson, Suite 700, Chicago, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. A $20 registration fee is required. To register call (312) 673-3431.