Cook County expands Road Home Program to provide career opportunities to former inmates
A new Cook County program aims to help people make the transition from jail back into the workforce.
These jobs are safe from the AI revolution — for now
Jobs involving manual or outdoor labor or specialized knowledge are less likely to be replaced by AI-informed automation.
City workers fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine to be rehired
The unions banded together to challenge regulations Mayor Lori Lightfoot imposed starting in 2021.
'One Summer Chicago' program aims to keep youth engaged, off the streets
The goal is to promote professional development and encourage civic engagement among Chicago youth.
Growing trends sees social media launching careers of young people
Over the last decade, as more an more young people turn to social media for entertainment, the roles of social media influencers and content creators have become sought-after careers.
Now hiring: TSA, Raging Waves, Six Flags looking for new workers across Chicago area
With the summer season just around the corner, local businesses are beginning to hire in mass.
Now hiring: TSA, Raging Waves, Six Flags looking for new workers
With the summer season just around the corner, local businesses are beginning to hire in mass.
You can check for upcoming mass layoffs near you – here’s how
The labor law, which has gone viral on social media, gives workers a heads-up about impending layoffs – and the information is open to the public.
Wahl Barber Academy opens doors in Park Ridge to educate next generation of barbers
In what's being described as a big day for the barber industry in Chicago, the Wahl Barber Academy held its grand opening Friday in Park Ridge.
Companies are changing the way they hire; here's what job seekers should know
President of Cappfinity Nicky Garcea says employers are seeking candidates with good behavior skills and how they would make you the ideal employee. Candidates can now rely more on interview technique and communication skills than entirely what's on their resumes.
One Summer Chicago now hiring youth job applicants
Chadra Lang from the Chicago Department of Family & Support Services talks about some of the job opportunities they are offering for youth this summer.
Global tech company launching in Aurora — what to know
The city of Aurora is getting ready to welcome a new business, and hundreds of new jobs.
Researchers predict which jobs may be safe from A.I. exposure
A group of computer scientists and other tech industry notables have called for a 6-month pause on AI development to consider the risks.
Are you better at your job than a robot?
Artificial intelligence is all the rage right now, but is a can your job be replaced by a bot? Many job fields will be a risk with bots on the rise. Jobs in human resources, customer service, accounting, finance, journalism will all be a risk of significant change.
US adds 236,000 jobs in March despite Fed's rate hikes
The latest signs increasingly suggest that an economic slowdown may be upon us.
Art Institute of Chicago employees picket for fair contract
Employees for the Art Institute of Chicago voted to unionized a couple years back but have yet to finish contract negotiations. Workers protest from management to make progress.
City launches 2023 One Summer Chicago application connecting young people with jobs
The program is open to Chicago residents ages 14 to 24 years old.
City launches 2023 One Summer Chicago application
The program provides in-person job and life-skills training for youth ages 14 to 24.
Chicago Park District launches job recruitment campaign
The Chicago Park District has summer on the mind already, launching a new recruitment effort to fill job openings for the season.
Election judges needed in suburban Cook County, Chicago for April 4 election
In suburban Cook County, the pay is $250 for the day. Polling place technicians will earn $385.