September, 2008

September 4
"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.

September 8
"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.

September 9
"Ask a Career Expert," a private question and answer session with a JVS Career Counselor, is held at the Glenview Library, 1980 Glenview Road, Glenview, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. No charge. To schedule an appointment call (847) 729-7500.

September 9
"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 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Free. To arrange an appointment call (847) 945-3311.

September 10
"Ask a Career Expert" 15 minute slots to consult with two JVS Career Counselors, 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.

September 10
"One-on-One Coaching" is held at the Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette. Half-hour sessions with a JVS Career Counselor can be scheduled between 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. Free of charge. For information please call (847) 256-6912.

September 11
"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 arranged by calling (630) 627-0316.

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

September 15
"Ask a Career Expert" provides half-hour sessions at the Elmhurst Public Library, 125 South Prospect, Elmhurst, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. No charge. For an appointment call (630) 279-8696.

September 17-September 25
"Small Business Boot Camp" is presented by the Illinois SBDC/Duman Microenterprise Center. Classes meet on September 17, 18, 24 and 25 and cover marketing, cash flow operations and strategies for success. Registration fee - $50 (includes all four sessions, textbook and certificate.). Held at 5150 Golf Road, Skokie, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. For information call (312) 673-3431 or click on Microenterprise Services. This event is supported by the Citigroup Foundation.

September 18
"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. No charge. To schedule an appointment call (847) 827-5551.

September 24
"Starting a Business in Illinois" is presented by the Illinois SBDC/Duman Microenterprise Center. This free workshop will provide information and materials to help you start or expand a small business. Held at 216 West Jackson, 7th floor, Chicago, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. RSVP to 673-3431.

September 24
"Linkages Resource Fair," targeted to families with adults with disabilities, will be held at the Bernard Horwich Building, 3003 West Touhy, Chicago, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The fair will present an opportunity to meet informally with a wide range of service provider exhibitors or schedule a private consultation with experts in guardianship, Social Security disability, special needs trusts and other estate planning, and government benefits. To arrange an appointment or to request special accommodations, call (773) 508-1694.