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Are you an immigrant or refugee looking to understand your rights and access valuable resources? Join us on Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 3 PM to 7 PM at Richard J. Daley College (7500 S Pulaski Rd Chicago IL 60652) for a comprehensive workshop designed just for you! 📚 What You Can Expect: Cultural Competencies for New Immigrants Know Your Labor Rights Immigration Overview (Political Asylum & Other Relief) Crimes and Immigration Law Community Resources: English classes, legal assistance, health services, and much more! This is a fantastic opportunity to learn and connect with community resources. Don’t miss out! 🔗 RSVP & Share! https://lnkd.in/g_k9qtA5

Calling all veterans! This Thursday’s Cook County Career Connector Hiring Event is the perfect opportunity to explore a variety of career openings. Hosted by The Partnership and National Able Network, the event is open to all career seekers. Don’t miss out! Career Seekers can register by visiting: https://ow.ly/KvRv50U0sJP Employers, register by visiting: https://ow.ly/PoS550U0sJS

Are you seeking your next employment opportunity in workforce development or adult education? Or are you a member organization looking to fill an open position? Lucky for you, we have a job board that we update regularly with excellent job openings from our member and partner organizations. Whether you are searching for your perfect role or looking to share your postings with a more extensive network, we've got you covered. Visit https://lnkd.in/g-KXGwP6 if you'd like to: 🔍 Check out the latest job listings and connect with incredible community-based organizations! 📢 Send your job listings to Renuka Sharma, M.Ed, Senior Manager of Community Engagement, at [email protected] to get them in front of our community #JobBoard #CareerOpportunities #JobSearch #AdultEducation #WorkforceDevelopment #Coalition

🎈"Happy Halloween Birthday to scaleLIT 's Executive Director, Becky Raymond!!🎂 🎃 Thank you for your leadership and Entrepreneur spirit in #Chicago! 👻 🥳

scaleLIT had much to celebrate at this month's All Staff Meeting! We held our annual Halloween Costume Contest and celebrated several of our team members, including the birthdays of Executive Director Becky Raymond and Digital Navigator Fantazia Berry. Our team continues to grow, and we value every opportunity to connect with our colleagues, celebrate each other's accomplishments, and share knowledge and best practices. This week is a reminder to have fun, pursue goals with passion, and celebrate the journey—Happy Halloween!

🌟 Recap: Know Your Rights Resource Fair 🌟 On October 24, scaleLIT had the incredible opportunity to attend the Know Your Rights Resource Fair hosted at New Life Center. It was a fantastic event filled with valuable information and resources! We were proud to see many of our partners in attendance, including City Colleges of Chicago, Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps, The Resurrection Project, and Central States SER, all dedicated to empowering our Little Village community. A special thank you to Alderperson Michael D. Rodríguez, Alderperson Andre Vasquez Jr., and IL Congressman Chuy Garcia for joining and supporting this important initiative. Last but not least, we thank the event organizers, partners, and attendees for making this event a success!

Our Career Pathways team recently welcomed Lauren Hooberman, Program Director for the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) Career Center, to scaleLIT headquarters to discuss collaboration opportunities and share accessibility best practices. scaleLIT Navigators assist all job seekers, regardless of ability, skill level, or housing status. Our team values partnerships with organizations like MOPD that are committed to accessibility and inclusivity. Visit https://lnkd.in/gxSzMj3t to learn more. If you or someone you know are interested in pursuing job training, education, digital literacy, or related accommodations and would like to connect with a Navigator, visit scaleLIT.org/jobseeker

scaleLIT was honored to attend and participate in the 2024 Chicagoland Workforce Development Symposium at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College and connect with many of our workforce partners! Thank you to the Chicagoland Workforce Funder Alliance for inviting scaleLIT Executive Director Becky Raymond to join the closing panel, Stories of Working Together, alongside Skills for Chicagoland's Future and Cara Chicago.

We’re thrilled to welcome Meghan Green, the newest IPS Employment Specialist, to our team! At scaleLIT, we are strengthening connections between the housing system and Continuum of Care with the public workforce development system by providing holistic support to unsheltered or unhoused individuals and addressing their employment and supportive service needs. Please join us in welcoming Meg to our team! 🎉

Are you ready to start your digital literacy journey? Are you trying to brush up on your computer skills? Or are you beginning your job search and hoping to show employers your skills? If that sounds like you, please join us next week at our free, drop-in Computer Skills Workshop at the American Job Center at Truman College (1145 West Wilson Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60640). You can register below, but keep in mind, walk-ins are welcome! 🔗 To register, visit https://lnkd.in/g4mrjgfr Can't make it on October 23? Our scaleLIT Navigators host weekly drop-in sessions across Chicago and Cook County, and you can find more information on scaleLIT.org. The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership also offers virtual workshops throughout the month. To learn more, visit chicookworks.org/workshop #DigitalLiteracyTraining #FreeWorkshop