💼 Spotlight Tuesday: Verstela
Connect with Verstela and learn about a variety of employment opportunities available throughout the region. Representatives will provide information on current openings, hiring requirements, workplace expectations, and career placement services. This Spotlight Tuesday event offers job seekers a valuable opportunity to engage directly with recruiters and explore pathways to employment.
📅 July 28, 2026 🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📚 Microsoft Word: Basics
Develop professional job search documents using Microsoft Word. This workshop focuses on creating effective résumés and cover letters while introducing tools and formatting techniques commonly used in professional environments. Participants will learn how to create polished documents that showcase their skills and experience while gaining confidence using one of the most widely used software applications in today's workplace.
📅 July 28, 2026 🕑 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
👉 Register here: https://wcwc.jotform.com/252734810859970
🤝 Community Hope Day
Join Workforce Center of Will County at Community Hope Day to connect with valuable employment resources, workforce services, and community partners serving Will County residents.
🗓️ Saturday, August 1, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
💻 Digital Literacy
Develop essential computer skills with this hands-on workshop designed to help participants build confidence using today's most common workplace technology. Learn how to access email, navigate Microsoft Word, and complete a digital literacy assessment while strengthening the computer skills needed for employment and career success.
📅 August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2026
🕘 Monday, August 3, 17 & 31 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🕕 Monday, August 10 & 24 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🔎 Job Search
Take the next step toward employment by learning effective job search strategies, creating a strong résumé and cover letter, and discovering how artificial intelligence can support your job search. Additional time is available following each workshop for résumé assistance.
🗓️ August 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2026
🕘 Tuesday, August 4 & 18 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🕕 Tuesday, August 11 & 25 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
👉 Register Here: https://wcwc.jotform.com/252734810859970
💼 Spotlight Tuesday: 🏢 First Student & Illinois Marine Towing
Connect with featured Will County employers to learn about current job openings, hiring information, career opportunities, and employee benefits. Spotlight Tuesday takes place every Tuesday from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
🗓️ August 4, 2026 🏢 First Student & Illinois Marine Towing
🗓️ August 11, 2026 🏢 Wise Staffing Group & Walgreens
🗓️ August 18, 2026 🏢 Surge Staffing & Logoplaste
🗓️ August 25, 2026 🏢 Illinois Department of Human Services & Illinois Department of Public Health
📊 Microsoft Excel: Basics
Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel and how to confidently navigate its many features. This workshop introduces participants to spreadsheet fundamentals, data entry, formatting, and basic functions that can improve productivity in the workplace. Basic computer skills are recommended.
🗓️ August 4, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
💼 Employment Foundations
Build the skills employers value most by learning workplace expectations, professionalism, effective communication, and other essential habits that contribute to long-term career success. This workshop is designed to help participants establish a strong foundation for today's workforce.
🗓️ August 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2026
🕘 Wednesday, August 5 & 19 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🕕 Wednesday, August 12 & 26 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🎤 Interview Tactics
Gain confidence for your next interview by learning proven interviewing techniques, mastering the STAR/SOAR Method, and practicing strategies that help you effectively communicate your skills and experience. Build the confidence needed to make a lasting impression with employers.
🗓️ August 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2026
🕘 Thursday, August 6 & 20 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🕕 Thursday, August 13 & 27 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🎒 State Representative Avelar & Fairmont School District's Back to School Bash
Visit the Workforce Center of Will County during the Back to School Bash to learn about employment services, career resources, training opportunities, and programs available to Will County residents.
🗓️ Thursday, August 6, 2026
🕞 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
🥽 Virtual Reality Career Exploration
Explore exciting career pathways through immersive virtual reality experiences that simulate real-world job tasks in more than 50 occupations. Available in both English and Spanish, this interactive workshop provides a unique opportunity to discover careers in a hands-on environment. Space is limited to three participants per session.
🗓️ August 7 & 21, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM
🎉 Crete-Monee District Resource Fair
Stop by the Workforce Center of Will County's resource table to explore workforce programs, career services, and educational opportunities while connecting with organizations serving the Crete-Monee community.
🗓️ Saturday, August 8, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
💼 Spotlight Tuesday: 🏢 Wise Staffing Group & Walgreens
Develop essential computer skills with this hands-on workshop designed to help participants build confidence using today's most common workplace technology. Learn how to access email, use Microsoft Word, and complete a digital literacy assessment while strengthening the computer skills needed for employment and career success.
🗓️ August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2026
💼 Spotlight Tuesday: 🏢 Surge Staffing & Logoplaste
💼 Spotlight Tuesday: 🏢 Illinois Department of Human Services & Illinois Department of Public Health
🏛️ Applying for Illinois State Jobs: A Step-by-Step
Interested in a career with the State of Illinois? Representatives from the Illinois Department of Public Health will guide participants through the state employment process, explain how to navigate the application system, and share tips to help you successfully apply for state career opportunities.
🗓️ Tuesday, August 25, 2026
🕦 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
©2023 Workforce Center of Will County | Privacy Statement, Equal Opportunity & Terms of Use |