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SUMMARY:Closed to Celebrate Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:Closed in observance of Independence Day
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/closed-to-celebrate-independence-day/
CATEGORIES:Belvidere Office,Freeport Office,Rockford Office
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Story":MAILTO:jstory@theworkforceconnection.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620
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SUMMARY:CLOSED in Observance of Juneteenth
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/closed-in-observance-of-juneteenth/
CATEGORIES:Belvidere Office,Freeport Office,Rockford Office
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T100000
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SUMMARY:Elevate and GoodGrads GED Information Session
DESCRIPTION:10:00 Are you ready to take the first step to earning your GED? Attend a FREE Info Session and learn how to set your career on the right path to success. Walk-ins Welcome!
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/elevate-and-goodgrads-ged-information-session/2026-06-12/
CATEGORIES:Freeport Office
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T130000
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SUMMARY:Job and Resource Fair at UW Sports Factory
DESCRIPTION:1:00-4:00 Your next opportunity starts here. The event is so big that it is being held at the UW Health Sports Factory at 305 W. Madison St. in Rockford. 60 employers and helpful community resources available.
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/job-resource-fair-at-uw-sports-factory/
CATEGORIES:Rockford Office
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T100000
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SUMMARY:Elevate and GoodGrads GED Information Session
DESCRIPTION:10:00 Are you ready to take the first step to earning your GED? Attend a FREE Info Session and learn how to set your career on the right path to success. Walk-ins Welcome!
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/elevate-and-goodgrads-ged-information-session/2026-06-05/
CATEGORIES:Freeport Office
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T143448Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T143448Z
UID:10006238-1780304400-1780315200@theworkforceconnection.org
SUMMARY:I-CASH Unclaimed Property Information Session
DESCRIPTION:9:00-12:00 Discover what’s yours today! Since 2015\, the Treasurer’s Office has returned over $2 Billion in assets to Illinoisans through the I-CASH program. Let’s get your money back. Speak with a representative from the Treasurer’s Office and see if you are one of the four Illinoisans that have something waiting for them.
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/i-cash-unclaimed-property-information-session/
CATEGORIES:Rockford Office
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T103000
DTSTAMP:20251119T165410Z
CREATED:20251113T165704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T165410Z
UID:10005287-1780048800-1780050600@theworkforceconnection.org
SUMMARY:Elevate and GoodGrads GED Information Session
DESCRIPTION:10:00 Are you ready to take the first step to earning your GED? Attend a FREE Info Session and learn how to set your career on the right path to success. Walk-ins Welcome!
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/elevate-and-goodgrads-ged-information-session/2026-05-29/
CATEGORIES:Freeport Office
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T120000
DTSTAMP:20260319T201921Z
CREATED:20260310T134317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T201921Z
UID:10006199-1780044300-1780056000@theworkforceconnection.org
SUMMARY:Elevate Youth Program Information Session
DESCRIPTION:8:45-12:00 Learn about our free tuition and employment assistance program for youth ages 17-24 years old. Bring your ID’s and start the process towards a rewarding career. Walk-ins welcome.
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/elevate-youth-program-information-session-2/2026-05-29/
CATEGORIES:Rockford Office
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T143050Z
CREATED:20260121T223148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T143050Z
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SUMMARY:Central Wire Hiring Event
DESCRIPTION:9:00-12:00 Central Wire is a fully integrated maker of wire\, rope and assemblies. Their solutions are found in aerospace\, defense\, med tech\, and heavy industry applications around the globe – in large part because of the people behind their products. Join the Central Wire team. Open positions include Machine Operator\, and Batch Copper Coat Operator. Meet with a recruiter in the Belvidere Career Center.
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/central-wire-hiring-event-8/
CATEGORIES:Belvidere Office
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260526
DTSTAMP:20260514T145627Z
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SUMMARY:CLOSED for Memorial Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/closed-for-memorial-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Belvidere Office,Freeport Office,Rockford Office
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T100000
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DTSTAMP:20251119T165410Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T165410Z
UID:10005286-1779444000-1779445800@theworkforceconnection.org
SUMMARY:Elevate and GoodGrads GED Information Session
DESCRIPTION:10:00 Are you ready to take the first step to earning your GED? Attend a FREE Info Session and learn how to set your career on the right path to success. Walk-ins Welcome!
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/elevate-and-goodgrads-ged-information-session/2026-05-22/
CATEGORIES:Freeport Office
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SUMMARY:Elevate Youth Program Information Session
DESCRIPTION:8:45-12:00 Learn about our free tuition and employment assistance program for youth ages 17-24 years old. Bring your ID’s and start the process towards a rewarding career. Walk-ins welcome.
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/elevate-youth-program-information-session-2/2026-05-22/
CATEGORIES:Rockford Office
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T144822Z
CREATED:20260512T144822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T144822Z
UID:10006237-1779357600-1779364800@theworkforceconnection.org
SUMMARY:Goodwill GoodGrads Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:10:00-12:00 Connect with local employers\, explore career opportunities\, and take the next step in your future. Everyone is welcome!
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/goodwill-goodgrads-job-fair/
CATEGORIES:Belvidere Office
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T143656Z
CREATED:20260512T143654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T143656Z
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SUMMARY:Community Services Assistance
DESCRIPTION:9:00-12:00 Community Action Agency for Winnebago and Boone County will be on site to provide information on rental and mortgage assistance\, emergency assistance\, LIHEAP\, skills training and transportation assistance.
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/community-services-assistance-2-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Belvidere Office
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T103000
DTSTAMP:20251119T165410Z
CREATED:20251113T165704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T165410Z
UID:10005285-1778839200-1778841000@theworkforceconnection.org
SUMMARY:Elevate and GoodGrads GED Information Session
DESCRIPTION:10:00 Are you ready to take the first step to earning your GED? Attend a FREE Info Session and learn how to set your career on the right path to success. Walk-ins Welcome!
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/elevate-and-goodgrads-ged-information-session/2026-05-15/
CATEGORIES:Freeport Office
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T120000
DTSTAMP:20260319T201921Z
CREATED:20260310T134317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T201921Z
UID:10006185-1778834700-1778846400@theworkforceconnection.org
SUMMARY:Elevate Youth Program Information Session
DESCRIPTION:8:45-12:00 Learn about our free tuition and employment assistance program for youth ages 17-24 years old. Bring your ID’s and start the process towards a rewarding career. Walk-ins welcome.
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/elevate-youth-program-information-session-2/2026-05-15/
CATEGORIES:Rockford Office
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T150000
DTSTAMP:20260514T145222Z
CREATED:20260403T132932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T145222Z
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SUMMARY:Furst Staffing Hiring Event
DESCRIPTION:1:00-3:00 Meet with a representative from Furst Staffing to discuss available job opportunities. Furst Staffing has been helping candidates find great jobs for 50 years.
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/furst-staffing-hiring-event-23-2-3-2/2026-05-11/
CATEGORIES:Rockford Office
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T103000
DTSTAMP:20251119T165410Z
CREATED:20251113T165704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T165410Z
UID:10005284-1778234400-1778236200@theworkforceconnection.org
SUMMARY:Elevate and GoodGrads GED Information Session
DESCRIPTION:10:00 Are you ready to take the first step to earning your GED? Attend a FREE Info Session and learn how to set your career on the right path to success. Walk-ins Welcome!
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/elevate-and-goodgrads-ged-information-session/2026-05-08/
CATEGORIES:Freeport Office
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T120000
DTSTAMP:20260319T201921Z
CREATED:20260310T134317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T201921Z
UID:10006197-1778229900-1778241600@theworkforceconnection.org
SUMMARY:Elevate Youth Program Information Session
DESCRIPTION:8:45-12:00 Learn about our free tuition and employment assistance program for youth ages 17-24 years old. Bring your ID’s and start the process towards a rewarding career. Walk-ins welcome.
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/elevate-youth-program-information-session-2/2026-05-08/
CATEGORIES:Rockford Office
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T150000
DTSTAMP:20260514T145222Z
CREATED:20260403T132932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T145222Z
UID:10005561-1777899600-1777906800@theworkforceconnection.org
SUMMARY:Furst Staffing Hiring Event
DESCRIPTION:1:00-3:00 Meet with a representative from Furst Staffing to discuss available job opportunities. Furst Staffing has been helping candidates find great jobs for 50 years.
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/furst-staffing-hiring-event-23-2-3-2/2026-05-04/
CATEGORIES:Rockford Office
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T103000
DTSTAMP:20251119T165410Z
CREATED:20251113T165704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T165410Z
UID:10005283-1777629600-1777631400@theworkforceconnection.org
SUMMARY:Elevate and GoodGrads GED Information Session
DESCRIPTION:10:00 Are you ready to take the first step to earning your GED? Attend a FREE Info Session and learn how to set your career on the right path to success. Walk-ins Welcome!
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/elevate-and-goodgrads-ged-information-session/2026-05-01/
CATEGORIES:Freeport Office
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T120000
DTSTAMP:20260319T201921Z
CREATED:20260310T134317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T201921Z
UID:10006196-1777625100-1777636800@theworkforceconnection.org
SUMMARY:Elevate Youth Program Information Session
DESCRIPTION:8:45-12:00 Learn about our free tuition and employment assistance program for youth ages 17-24 years old. Bring your ID’s and start the process towards a rewarding career. Walk-ins welcome.
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/elevate-youth-program-information-session-2/2026-05-01/
CATEGORIES:Rockford Office
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T173416Z
CREATED:20260128T211310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T173416Z
UID:10006040-1777471200-1777474800@theworkforceconnection.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Financial Basics Online Workshop
DESCRIPTION:2:00 Learn the basics of banking and budgeting. Call or text 872-267-4053 to obtain the link.
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/virtual-financial-basics-online-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Belvidere Office,Freeport Office,Rockford Office
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171656Z
CREATED:20260128T210815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T171656Z
UID:10006233-1777456800-1777460400@theworkforceconnection.org
SUMMARY:Financial Basics In-Person Workshop
DESCRIPTION:10:00-11:00 Learn the basics of budgeting and banking.
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/financial-basics-in-person-workshop/2026-04-29/
CATEGORIES:Rockford Office
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T103000
DTSTAMP:20251119T165410Z
CREATED:20251113T165704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T165410Z
UID:10005282-1777024800-1777026600@theworkforceconnection.org
SUMMARY:Elevate and GoodGrads GED Information Session
DESCRIPTION:10:00 Are you ready to take the first step to earning your GED? Attend a FREE Info Session and learn how to set your career on the right path to success. Walk-ins Welcome!
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/elevate-and-goodgrads-ged-information-session/2026-04-24/
CATEGORIES:Freeport Office
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T120000
DTSTAMP:20260319T201921Z
CREATED:20260310T134317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T201921Z
UID:10006195-1777020300-1777032000@theworkforceconnection.org
SUMMARY:Elevate Youth Program Information Session
DESCRIPTION:8:45-12:00 Learn about our free tuition and employment assistance program for youth ages 17-24 years old. Bring your ID’s and start the process towards a rewarding career. Walk-ins welcome.
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/elevate-youth-program-information-session-2/2026-04-24/
CATEGORIES:Rockford Office
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T175533Z
CREATED:20251119T145921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T175533Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Professional Communication Online Workshop
DESCRIPTION:2:00  Improve your ability to communicate\, advocate for yourself\, and resolve conflicts at work. Call or text 872-267-4053 to register.
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/virtual-professional-communication-online-workshop/2026-04-22/
CATEGORIES:Belvidere Office,Freeport Office,Rockford Office
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T205326Z
CREATED:20260415T204133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T205326Z
UID:10006236-1776862800-1776870000@theworkforceconnection.org
SUMMARY:Accurate Personnel Hiring Event
DESCRIPTION:1:00-3:00 Partner with Accurate Personnel and find a position that works for you. Accurate Personnel has positions available including\, warehouse clerk\, forklift driver\, general labor and material handler. Join the team!
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/accurate-staffing-hiring-event/
CATEGORIES:Belvidere Office
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T203811Z
CREATED:20260415T203811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T203811Z
UID:10006235-1776852000-1776859200@theworkforceconnection.org
SUMMARY:Accurate Personnel Hiring Event
DESCRIPTION:10:00-12:00 Partner with Accurate Personnel and find a position that works for you. Accurate Personnel has positions available including\, warehouse clerk\, forklift driver\, general labor and material handler. Join the team!
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/accurate-personnel-hiring-event/
CATEGORIES:Rockford Office
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T172725Z
CREATED:20250918T143037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T172725Z
UID:10004816-1776852000-1776855600@theworkforceconnection.org
SUMMARY:Professional Communication Workshop
DESCRIPTION:10:00 Improve your ability to communicate\, advocate for yourself\, and resolve conflicts at work. Room 3A. No reservation required.
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/professional-communication-workshop-3-2/
CATEGORIES:Rockford Office
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