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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/2025-11-14/
CATEGORIES:Freeport Office
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T100000
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SUMMARY:Community Health Care and Insurance Assistance
DESCRIPTION:10:00:00-11:30 Get free enrollment assistance in Medicaid\, Get Covered Illinois health insurance plans\, and more\, from a knowledgeable community navigator from Aunt Martha’s Community Health and Wellness. Ask questions and get informed answers.
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/community-health-care-enrollment-assistance-6/2025-11-12/
CATEGORIES:Belvidere Office
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SUMMARY:Resume Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:10:00-11:00 Learn the do’s and don’ts for creating a professional resume that reflects who you are and your experience.
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/resume-writing-workshop-42/
CATEGORIES:Rockford Office
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251111
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SUMMARY:Closed for Veterans Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/closed-for-veterans-day-3/
CATEGORIES:Belvidere Office,Freeport Office,Rockford Office
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T100000
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SUMMARY:Community Health Care Enrollment Assistance
DESCRIPTION:10:00-11:30 Get free enrollment assistance in Medicaid\, Get Covered Illinois health plans\, and more\, from a knowledgeable community navigator from Aunt Martha’s Community Health. Ask questions and get informed answers.
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/community-health-care-enrollment-assistance-2-2/2025-11-10/
CATEGORIES:Rockford Office
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T090000
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DTSTAMP:20260106T192359Z
CREATED:20251022T181316Z
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UID:10004904-1762765200-1762772400@theworkforceconnection.org
SUMMARY:Clean Energy Career Information Session
DESCRIPTION:9:00-11:00 Start a career in clean energy! Learn about the FREE Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) Training Program through Goodwill of Northern Illinois.
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/clean-energy-career-information-session-3/2025-11-10/
CATEGORIES:Rockford Office
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T090000
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DTSTAMP:20250416T190129Z
CREATED:20250416T190013Z
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UID:10003125-1762765200-1762772400@theworkforceconnection.org
SUMMARY:Furst Staffing Hiring Event
DESCRIPTION:9:00-11:00 Meet with a representative from Furst Staffing to discuss available job opportunities.
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/furst-staffing-hiring-event-22-2-2/2025-11-10/
CATEGORIES:Belvidere Office
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T160000
DTSTAMP:20251030T193942Z
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SUMMARY:Jobs and Tuition Assistance Info Session
DESCRIPTION:3:30 -4:00 Find out how we can support you with your job search\, career training\, tuition assistance\, and employment skills! Walk-ins welcome.
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/jobs-and-tuition-assistance-info-session/2025-11-05/
CATEGORIES:Rockford Office
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T090000
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DTSTAMP:20251021T205637Z
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UID:10004896-1762246800-1762255800@theworkforceconnection.org
SUMMARY:Community Health Care Enrollment Assistance
DESCRIPTION:9:00-11:30 Get free enrollment assistance in Medicaid\, Get Covered Illinois health plans\, and more\, from a knowledgeable community navigator from Crusader Community Health. Ask questions and get informed answers.
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/community-health-care-enrollment-assistance-4/
CATEGORIES:Freeport Office
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T090000
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DTSTAMP:20250624T191623Z
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SUMMARY:Furst Staffing Hiring Event
DESCRIPTION:9:00-11:00 Looking for a new opportunity? Meet with a representative from Furst Staffing to discuss available positions.
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/furst-staffing-hiring-event-9-11-3/2025-11-04/
CATEGORIES:Freeport Office
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T090000
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DTSTAMP:20241223T202445Z
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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/2025-11-04/
CATEGORIES:Belvidere Office
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SUMMARY:Clean Energy Career Information Session
DESCRIPTION:9:00-11:00 Start a career in clean energy! Learn about the FREE Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) Training Program through Goodwill of Northern Illinois.
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/clean-energy-career-information-session-3/2025-11-03/
CATEGORIES:Rockford Office
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251103T090000
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DTSTAMP:20250416T190129Z
CREATED:20250416T190013Z
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UID:10003124-1762160400-1762167600@theworkforceconnection.org
SUMMARY:Furst Staffing Hiring Event
DESCRIPTION:9:00-11:00 Meet with a representative from Furst Staffing to discuss available job opportunities.
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/furst-staffing-hiring-event-22-2-2/2025-11-03/
CATEGORIES:Belvidere Office
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T100000
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DTSTAMP:20251022T143502Z
CREATED:20251022T143502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T143502Z
UID:10004899-1761732000-1761735600@theworkforceconnection.org
SUMMARY:Professional Etiquette Workshop
DESCRIPTION:10:00-11:00 Learn the do’s and don’ts for creating a positive lasting impression in any professional setting.
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/professional-etiquette-workshop-2/
CATEGORIES:Rockford Office
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T110000
DTSTAMP:20250624T191623Z
CREATED:20250528T125910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T191623Z
UID:10003913-1761642000-1761649200@theworkforceconnection.org
SUMMARY:Furst Staffing Hiring Event
DESCRIPTION:9:00-11:00 Looking for a new opportunity? Meet with a representative from Furst Staffing to discuss available positions.
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/furst-staffing-hiring-event-9-11-3/2025-10-28/
CATEGORIES:Freeport Office
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T110000
DTSTAMP:20241223T202445Z
CREATED:20241223T201555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T202445Z
UID:10003224-1761642000-1761649200@theworkforceconnection.org
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/2025-10-28/
CATEGORIES:Belvidere Office
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T110000
DTSTAMP:20251022T143032Z
CREATED:20251022T143032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T143032Z
UID:10004898-1761555600-1761562800@theworkforceconnection.org
SUMMARY:Aetna Better Health Medicaid and Health Insurance Information
DESCRIPTION:9:00-11:00 Discover how Aetna Better Health can provide you with health insurance with lots of benefits.
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/aetna-better-health-medicaid-and-health-insurance-information/
CATEGORIES:Rockford Office
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T110000
DTSTAMP:20250416T190129Z
CREATED:20250416T190013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T190129Z
UID:10003123-1761555600-1761562800@theworkforceconnection.org
SUMMARY:Furst Staffing Hiring Event
DESCRIPTION:9:00-11:00 Meet with a representative from Furst Staffing to discuss available job opportunities.
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/furst-staffing-hiring-event-22-2-2/2025-10-27/
CATEGORIES:Belvidere Office
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T110000
DTSTAMP:20251022T143212Z
CREATED:20250923T185314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T143212Z
UID:10004877-1761127200-1761130800@theworkforceconnection.org
SUMMARY:Technology Skills for Beginners Workshop
DESCRIPTION:10:00-11:00 Learn how to optimize your job search and increase your chances of success.
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/job-search-skills-workshop/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T130000
DTSTAMP:20251028T212200Z
CREATED:20251002T163558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T212200Z
UID:10004500-1761040800-1761051600@theworkforceconnection.org
SUMMARY:Fastenal Hiring Event
DESCRIPTION:10:00-1:00 Find your future at Fastenal. Meet with a representative from Fastenal and discover the various positions available.
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/fastenal-hiring-event-10-1-5-2-2-2-2-2/2025-10-21/
CATEGORIES:Rockford Office
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T110000
DTSTAMP:20250624T191623Z
CREATED:20250528T125910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T191623Z
UID:10003912-1761037200-1761044400@theworkforceconnection.org
SUMMARY:Furst Staffing Hiring Event
DESCRIPTION:9:00-11:00 Looking for a new opportunity? Meet with a representative from Furst Staffing to discuss available positions.
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/furst-staffing-hiring-event-9-11-3/2025-10-21/
CATEGORIES:Freeport Office
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T110000
DTSTAMP:20241223T202445Z
CREATED:20241223T201555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T202445Z
UID:10003223-1761037200-1761044400@theworkforceconnection.org
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/2025-10-21/
CATEGORIES:Belvidere Office
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251020T110000
DTSTAMP:20250416T190129Z
CREATED:20250416T190013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T190129Z
UID:10003122-1760950800-1760958000@theworkforceconnection.org
SUMMARY:Furst Staffing Hiring Event
DESCRIPTION:9:00-11:00 Meet with a representative from Furst Staffing to discuss available job opportunities.
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/furst-staffing-hiring-event-22-2-2/2025-10-20/
CATEGORIES:Belvidere Office
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251020T100000
DTSTAMP:20251002T200454Z
CREATED:20251002T200454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T200454Z
UID:10004891-1760950800-1760954400@theworkforceconnection.org
SUMMARY:Launch Your Healthcare Career Information Session
DESCRIPTION:9:00 Take advantage of free CNA and Phlebotomy training through the partnership of Castor Health Institute and The Workforce Connection. Learn about training requirements\, career paths\, job opportunities\, tuition assistance\, and how to get enrolled. Walk-ins welcome!
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/launch-your-healthcare-career-information-session/2025-10-20/
CATEGORIES:Freeport Office
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T170000
DTSTAMP:20251002T195452Z
CREATED:20251002T195452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T195452Z
UID:10004890-1760619600-1760634000@theworkforceconnection.org
SUMMARY:Freeport Goodwill and The Workforce Connection Open House
DESCRIPTION:1:00-5:00 Discover the opportunities waiting for you right here in Freeport. Come explore Goodwill and The Workforce Connection programs in action\, including GED preparation\, career center services\, business services and career focused education and training. Meet our friendly team\, tour the facilities and see how we are making a different in the community.
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/freeport-goodwill-and-the-workforce-connection-open-house/
CATEGORIES:Freeport Office
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T110000
DTSTAMP:20250923T184808Z
CREATED:20250923T184808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T184808Z
UID:10004876-1760522400-1760526000@theworkforceconnection.org
SUMMARY:Professional Etiquette Workshop
DESCRIPTION:10:00-11:00 Learn the do’s and don’ts for creating a positive\, lasting impression in any professional setting.
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/professional-etiquette-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Rockford Office
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T110000
DTSTAMP:20250624T191623Z
CREATED:20250528T125910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T191623Z
UID:10003911-1760432400-1760439600@theworkforceconnection.org
SUMMARY:Furst Staffing Hiring Event
DESCRIPTION:9:00-11:00 Looking for a new opportunity? Meet with a representative from Furst Staffing to discuss available positions.
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/furst-staffing-hiring-event-9-11-3/2025-10-14/
CATEGORIES:Freeport Office
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T110000
DTSTAMP:20241223T202445Z
CREATED:20241223T201555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T202445Z
UID:10003222-1760432400-1760439600@theworkforceconnection.org
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/2025-10-14/
CATEGORIES:Belvidere Office
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251014
DTSTAMP:20251002T144742Z
CREATED:20251002T144452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T144742Z
UID:10004880-1760313600-1760399999@theworkforceconnection.org
SUMMARY:Closed in Observance of Indigenous Peoples' and Columbus Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/closed-in-observance-of-indigenous-peoples-and-columbus-day/
CATEGORIES:Belvidere Office,Freeport Office,Rockford Office
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T160000
DTSTAMP:20251002T165502Z
CREATED:20251002T165328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T165502Z
UID:10004821-1760101200-1760112000@theworkforceconnection.org
SUMMARY:Luttrell Staffing Hiring Event
DESCRIPTION:1:00-4:00 Do you have general labor\, production\, forklift\, or manufacturing experience? We may have a position for you. Stop into the Belvidere Career Center and meet a representative from Luttrell Staffing and see what is available.
URL:https://theworkforceconnection.org/event/luttrell-staffing-hiring-event-3/
CATEGORIES:Belvidere Office
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