CENSUS 2020 - Complete Count Depends on Us
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The U.S. Constitution requires that every 10 years a count, or a census, of America's population is conducted in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Island Areas. The decennial census, that will kick-off on April 1, 2020, relies on each household to self-report the number of residents and their demographic characteristics. The information gather is used to determine how many seats in Congress each state gets, and determines how federal funding is allocated to communities each year. There are many way individuals, businesses, and community organization can help spread the word about the 2020 Census and why it's important to participate.
Learn more about what is happening in McLean County at:
Additional 2020 Census Resources:
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CAREER LINK INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP
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Wednesday, Jan. 8th at 9:30 am
705 E. Lincoln St., Suite 110, Normal, IL
Learn about the services that Career Link has to Offer! Including Career Services, Training Services, and Business Services.
To reserve your spot, please call Maria at 309-807-1386. More information about Career Link is available through their website at
www.careerlink16.com
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YouthBuild McLean County Accepting Applications
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YouthBuild McLean County
will begin accepting applications
for its January, 2020 class on
January 6th, 2020 through January 23rd, 2020.
Youth between 16 and 24 years of age that are interested in earning their high school diploma through YouthBuild McLean County Charter School, YouthBuild Academy or preparing for their GED exam are encouraged to apply. Applicants should be passionate about earning certifications in certified nursing, residential construction, Comp TIA IT Fundamentals and Python Coding. Students enrolled in YouthBuild McLean County receive intensive support from a dedicated team of staff to remove past barriers to their success that may include lack of housing, finding childcare, individualized/small group learning environments and access to onsite mental health support.
Additionally, students are prepared to enter higher education and careers through experiences including job shadows, career coaching, mentoring, attending numerous college tours and observing college courses as well as employment referrals and assistance with the college enrollment process. Students attending YouthBuild McLean County have the opportunity to earn multiple scholarships ranging from $1500 to $2400 through YouthBuild AmeriCorps.
Applications are available for download on the website under the Get Involved tab. For more information about YouthBuild McLean County visit
www.youthbuildmcleancounty.org
or contact 309.454.3898. YouthBuild McLean County is a youth development program funded by the US Department of Labor. YouthBuild McLean County is an equal opportunity employer service provider. Auxiliary aids available upon request for individuals with disabilities.
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Grant Opportunity from Phi Sigma @
Illinois State University
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The Beta Lambda Chapter of the Phi Sigma, a Biological Sciences Honor Society, at Illinois State University is a student-run organization that encourages and promotes the engagement of undergraduates and graduate students in biology research and academic pursuits.
Phi Sigma Beta Lambda is sponsoring a grant application to support K-12 and community based effort to engage students in authentic experiences related to biological sciences in McLean County.
Requests must total no more than $1,000.
Application Deadline is TODAY January 3, 2020.
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SPRING INTERNSHIP & CAREER FAIRS
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ISU Internship Fair:
February 4, 2020 ~ 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Bone Student Center
ISU Spring Career Fair:
February 18, 2020 ~ 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Bone Student Center
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Heartland Community College Career & College Transfer Fair
February 26 2020 ~ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Community Commons Building
Interested in participating?
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ESSENTIAL WORKPLACE SKILLS (EWS)
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Essential Workplace Skills (EWS) was co-developed by the Chamber/ COMPACT and Heartland Community College. EWS workshops include small group and individual activities, scenarios, and discussions for an interactive learning experience.
Each module consists of one 4-hour session. Open enrollment workshops are scheduled multiple time throughout the year to provide a consist and effective training solution.
The next open enrollment workshops:
-Practicing Professionalism at Work - January 15, 2020
-Communicating Effectively - January 28, 2020
-Understanding Customer Service Essentials - February 6, 2020
-Using Effective Tools for Decision Making and Goal Setting - February 18, 2020
-Navigating Challenges and Stressors - February 26, 2020
REGISTER HERE
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r register by calling 309-268-8160. Contact Angie Coughlin @ 309-268-8193 for customized or Train the Trainer Sessions.
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BNHRC:
The Blomington-Normal Human Resource Council presents:
Self-Handicapping Behavior in the Workplace
January 28, 2020 @ The Chateau Bloomington Hotel, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Illinois 60 by 25 Conference:
Registration is now open for the annual conference being held on February 25-26, 2020 at Elggin Community College. The conference will explore the importance of collaboration for driving student and community success.
REGISTER HERE
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Becoming BN
is a program of the McLean County Community COMPACT, a subsidiary of the McLean County Chamber of Commerce. The program was piloted in 2019 and is specifically designed for summer interns, grad students, and recent graduates in McLean County to learn more about the wonderful attributes Bloomington-Normal has to offer.
Want to get involved in the 2020 program? Here is how you can:
1) Volunteer for the Planning Team! We are looking for volunteers to serve on the Becoming BN Taskforce. We have three committees: 1) Program 2) Marketing & Outreach, and 3) Fundraising.
2) Become a Sponsor! To make the program sustainable we are seeking financial program sponsors, as well as donations for food, venue space, or participant appreciation gifts. Please let us know if you are interested in sponsoring any aspect of the 2020 Becoming BN Program.
3) Sponsor your interns, grad students, or recent college graduates! Your organization can cover the $25/ person registration fee.
4) Help us Promote! We will send you updates and you can promote the program to your networks!
Sign-Up Here!
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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
RESOURCE CORNER
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- Addressing the Skills Gap: The Brookings Institution released a series that explores employer perspectives on workforce development and how employers are adapting to the future of work. The report looks at topics related to the skills gap and offers several case studies on how businesses are navigating these challenges. Read More
- New Illinois Laws 2020: Schools, Education: With the start of the New Year, a new crop of laws is set in motion. Review these new laws that will affect education in the state of Illinois starting January 1, 2020. Read More
- Stanford Social Innovation Review article Filling the Gaps in Collect Impact, talks about the nine supporting activities that can help make collective impact approaches to social change more nuance and rigorous.
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