Get an employer's perspective on the hiring process! Learn how find virtual and in-person job fairs and how to interact effectively with recruiters: Review employer job postings ─before the Job Fair Customize your resume ─to the skills and experience the employer is looking for Sell yourself to recruiters ─ discuss how your skills and experience...

Harper’s registered apprenticeship programs are unique, flexible instruction programs combining job-related credit courses with structured on-the-job learning experiences. An apprenticeship is first and foremost a job and comes with substantial training and the development of transferable skills, which is beneficial to the employer and the employee. The goal of our apprenticeship programs is to provide...

Excel Basics (Part 1): How spreadsheets work, basic formulas, functions, and formatting Registration ends by 5pm the day prior to the Webinar. Once you register on Eventbrite, you will receive an email from the instructor through GoToWebinar with the link to join this class. This webinar is part 1 of a 3-part webinar series designed...

MS Word Basics: Basic editing and formatting: fonts, bulleted lists, indentation, line spacing, tabs, and printing Registration ends by 5pm the day prior to the Webinar. Once you register on Eventbrite, you will receive an email from the instructor through GoToWebinar with the link to join this class. This 90-minute webinar is designed to introduce...

Considering a construction career? Meet with multiple employers! Bring your construction career to the next level! Meet with employers who manage construction contracts or manufacture and supply the essential materials and parts for them. Look professional for the trades. Bring your resume. Be prepared to interview. This event is in-person. Fast-track your entry to the...

Excel Basics (Part 2): Sort and filter data, work with columns, rows, and sheets, explore Excel's navigation tools, copy/paste Registration ends by 5pm the day prior to the Webinar. Once you register on Eventbrite, you will receive an email from the instructor through GoToWebinar with the link to join this class. This webinar is part...

MS Word Beyond the Basics - Introduction to Styles, headers and footers, mail merge, inserting graphic objects and tables Registration ends by 5pm the day prior to the Webinar. Once you register on Eventbrite, you will receive an email from the instructor through GoToWebinar with the link to join this class. This 90-minute webinar is...

How do I craft my resume to get interviewed and hired? What is an applicant tracking system? Learn how to target your resume to get your dream job. Discover how to use the job description as a guide to create accomplishments to get you noticed. Finally, use keywords to increase your chances of getting an...

This webinar is part 3 of a 3-part webinar series designed to introduce key concepts crucial to building a working knowledge of MS Excel. Registration ends by 5pm the day prior to the Webinar. Once you register on Eventbrite, you will receive an email from the instructor through GoToWebinar with the link to join this...

In this 90-minute webinar you'll learn how to take advantage of PowerPoint's many built-in template and style features. Registration ends by 5pm the day prior to the Webinar. Once you register on Eventbrite, you will receive an email from the instructor through GoToWebinar with the link to join this class. In this 90-minute webinar you'll...

Did you know that volunteers have a much better chance of finding a job than jobseekers who don’t volunteer. Ever wonder why? Understand why volunteering makes you a stronger job candidate. Know why most companies value giving back to the community. Learn how acquiring skills as a volunteer is your “pathway to employment.” Sound too...

Explore VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, and alternatives like INDEX and MATCH Registration ends by 5pm the day prior to the Webinar. Once you register on Eventbrite, you will receive an email from the instructor through GoToWebinar with the link to join this class. VLOOKUP is a must-have Excel function that's used to manipulate data. In this 90-minute...

PowerPoint Beyond the Basics: Slide Masters and Animation Effects Registration ends by 5pm the day prior to the Webinar. Once you register on Eventbrite, you will receive an email from the instructor through GoToWebinar with the link to join this class. This is part 2 of a 3-part series on PowerPoint. In this 90-minute webinar...

Hiring for multiple jobs - entry level to senior mangement and summer jobs! Job Fair at Wheeling High School! Thurs., May 12th Student Access only 1:30pm - 2:30 pm Public Access 2:30pm - 4pm Fast track your entrance: Registration is strongly recommended. Summer Work? Part-Time? Full-Time? Are you looking for a job? We have employers...

Maybe a little friendly coaching will help? Why are you getting the interview but not the job? Get the guidance you need to sharpen your interview skills. Understand the different types of interview questions and what they mean. Discover how to effectively answer questions using the P-A-R method. You’ll gain insight into the interview process...

Learn how to add conditions using the logic of IF and take your spreadsheets to a new level! Registration ends by 5pm the day prior to the Webinar. Once you register on Eventbrite, you will receive an email from the instructor through GoToWebinar with the link to join this class. Add power and complexity to...

Ever wonder what you have to do to get a construction job? About this event What do I do? How do I start?Wednesday, FEB. 9TH at 10 am Learn how this program connects you to job opportunities, free training, and support services so you can succeed in the Construction Industry. Types of construction jobs: Boilermaker...

In this 90-minute webinar we'll talk about looped presentations, explore features like SmartArt, charts and, more Registration ends by 5pm the day prior to the Webinar. Once you register on Eventbrite, you will receive an email from the instructor through GoToWebinar with the link to join this class. This is part 1 of a 2-part...

Excel Advanced Concepts - Pivot Tables: Create and manipulate data with pivot tables and pivot charts Registration ends by 5pm the day prior to the Webinar. Once you register on Eventbrite, you will receive an email from the instructor through GoToWebinar with the link to join this class. In this 90-minute webinar we'll talk about...

In this 90-minute webinar we'll talk about looped presentations, explore features like SmartArt, charts and, more Registration ends by 5pm the day prior to the Webinar. Once you register on Eventbrite, you will receive an email from the instructor through GoToWebinar with the link to join this class. This is part 2 of a 2-part...

Your guide for building meaningful career plans - even if you change industries! Communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork and Creativity are important skills in almost every job. But what is the secret sauce to success? In this workshop you’ll learn how to implement this powerful formula for identifying your super powers (meaning transferable skills). Everyone is...

Make your LinkedIn profile easy to find, learn ways to find others. Use tools like advanced search, groups and find hiring opportunities.Everyone wants their profile to standout on LinkedIn. During this on-line training you will learn what’s needed in a LinkedIn profile so people can find you easily. We will cover the components that give...

How to connect to people to find your next job! Not as hard as you might think! Virtual meetings are here to stay. Yet experts say 76% of new jobs are found through networking. But how can you network while practicing social distancing? As we begin a "blended approach" to business networking - learn the...

* Knowing that not all disabilities are visible, this event is open to job seekers with any type of disability. Tuesday May 24, 2022 from 2pm to 4pm HARPER COLLEGE LEARNING AND CAREER CENTER 1375 South Wolf Road Prospect Heights, IL 60070

Excel Advanced Concepts - Additional tools: Data validation, Subtotal, and Conditional Formatting Registration ends by 5pm the day prior to the Webinar. Once you register on Eventbrite, you will receive an email from the instructor through GoToWebinar with the link to join this class. This 60-minute webinar focuses on some of the additional tools available...

Excel Advanced Concepts - Working with Graphic Objects: Charts, Shapes, SmartArt, and Tables Learn to work with graphic objects to improve and enhance your spreadsheets. Graphics were once considered a minor part of the Excel program, but the popularity of dashboards and other reporting tools have made graphics an integral part of the Excel experience....

Excel Advanced Concepts - Dashboards: Use PivotTables, Sparklines, Charts, VLOOKUP to create Excel Dashboards Registration ends by 5pm the day prior to the Webinar. Once you register on Eventbrite, you will receive an email from the instructor through GoToWebinar with the link to join this class. Dashboards are at-a-glance summaries that use graphics to illustrate...

Canva Basics - Create content for print, presentations and social media with this free online graphic design app Registration ends by 5pm the day prior to the Webinar. Once you register on Eventbrite, you will receive an email from the instructor through GoToWebinar with the link to join this class. You don't need to be...

Learn best practices to show up and SHINE! It REALLY makes a BIG difference! Virtual interviews are here to stay. Period. Are you ready? You finally got the call for the interview! It's virtual. Now what? Be interview ready when you get that call! The good news? Discover some tricks of the trade – so...