Helpful Brochures & Flyers
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Links

Click here to post jobs, list help offered and more on the
St. Charles Community Bulletin Board.

• Batavia Chamber of Commerce
• Career Builder (Chicago Tribune) - Contains a job search, post a resume, articles, etc.
• Career Journal (Wall Street Journal) - Contains information on employment trends, major companies, etc.
• Rebecca Smith's eResumes & Resources - Contains tips and samples of eResumes.
• Elgin Community College - Local community college that hosts career expos, offers career counseling, evening classes, etc.
• Geneva Chamber of Commerce
• Illinois Department of Employment Security - IDES operates the state's unemployment insurance program (both benefits and revenue collection), the Illinois employment services, veterans programs, job training and other special workforce development programs for the unemployed and underemployed, and measures and analyzes the state's economy and workforce through its labor market information program.
• One Source Workforce & Career Information - The One Source is a portal to several web sites that deliver workforce and career information. The Workforce Info. Center contains current and historical workforce and occupational information for employers, job seekers, local workforce planning boards and economic development planners. The LMI Source contains complete labor market reports, data and publications. Career Resources contains information on choosing a career, employment trends and more.
• St. Charles Chamber of Commerce
  
• Vault.com - A web site that offers career information, career services, and more.
• Waubonsee Community College - Local community college that offers credit and non-credit classes, etc.
• Wet Feet - A web site that offers career research information, articles and advice.
• Work Ministry - a career management resource assisting faith-based and community organizations in developing Job Support groups serving job seekers and connecting groups with Employers.
  

Other Resources

Insurance - Unemployment & Health

Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)
http://www.ides.state.il.us/
30 DuPage Court
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-7900

2 Smoke Tree Plaza
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 844-6640

KidCare/Family Care
1-866-4-OUR-KIDS (1-866-468-7543)
Click here for informational brochure.

Job Search Assistance and Training

Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)
http://www.ides.state.il.us/
30 DuPage Court
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-7900

2 Smoke Tree Plaza
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 844-6640

Kane County Department of Employment and Education
www.co.kane.il.us/eed

The Illinois Employment and Training Center (IETC) offices are much more than a place to register for unemployment. They house the tools, resources and connections that can boost a job search. The dedication and enthusiasm of the professionals at this office provide confidence and hope to all job seekers. They really want to see everyone succeed.

The IETC is designed to be a one-stop center to help with all aspects of finding a job, including training and education, labor market information, outplacement services, career skills assessment and improvement. Think of them as the center of a network of books, workshops, training videos, professionals, and private partner agencies, all accessible from the IETC office. For example, these are some of the services that are available:

• career counseling
• education and job-training guidance
• financial aid for education and training
• personalized career plans
• career interest and skills testing
• current wage rates
• information on occupations of tomorrow
• unemployment insurance services
• Illinois Skills Match, America's Job Bank and other internet job listings
• referrals to partner organizations

Staff are available to help plan the job search, develop resumes and cover letters and improve interviewing skills. They maintain banks of computers, printers, faxes, copiers, videos, and reference books for everyone's use. Another mission of the IETC is to provide seamless access to other services and organizations that can help. Some of these are private and some are government units. For example:

• Elgin Community College
• Waubonsee Community College
• Job Corps
• Community Career Center
• Aurora Housing Authority
• Elgin Housing Authority
• Kane County Department of Employment and Education
  

Another important thing to know is that employers come to the IETC almost every day to find workers. In North Aurora, the weekly schedule is posted on their website at: http://www.ides.state.il.us/ietc/northaurora/. This schedule also lists the week's workshops and training events.

For further information or to get started, call a career resource specialist, call:

Elgin: 847-8887900 x293
North Aurora: 630-844-6640 x270
DeKalb: 815-756-4893 x239

The North Aurora IETC can be found on the web at http://www.ides.state.il.us/ietc/northaurora/.

The Elgin IETC is found at http://www.ides.state.il.us/ietc/elgin/index.htm.

Illinois Department of Human Services
Office of Rehabilitation Services Programs & Assistance
888 S. Edgelawn, Ste. 1771
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 892-7417
TTY (630) 892-7702
Brochure-Hiring Persons with Disabilities (213 KB)

 

Counseling Services (Financial & Family)

Consumer Credit Counseling Service
http://www.aurorafcs.org/index.cfm
70 S. River Street
Aurora, IL 60506

Family Service Association of Greater Elgin
http://www.fsaelgin.org/
22 S. Spring Street
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-3680

 

Emergency Assistance/Housing

Aurora Township
http://www.auroratownship.org/
80 N. Broadway
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 897-8777

Elgin Township
http://www.elgintownship.com/
1814 Grandstand Place
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-2045

Geneva Township
http://www.genevatownship.com/
2202 Gary Lane
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 232-3600

St. Charles Township
http://www.stcharlestownship.org/
1725 Dean Street
St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 584-9342

Department of Human Services (IL Department of Public Aid)
http://www.state.il.us/agency/oig/
600 S. State Street
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 931-2700

361 W. Old Indian Trail
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 844-7400

Social Security Administration
http://www.ssa.gov/
1845 Grandstand Place, Ste. 200
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 742-5096

Free Health Clinics

Tri City Health Partnership
http://www.tchpfreeclinic.com/
318 Walnut Street
St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 377-9277