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July Mobile Workforce Center schedule adds Monee stop

Tammy Reiher / Friday, June 28, 2019 0 1501

The July schedule for the Mobile Workforce Center of Will County adds a stop in Monee on Tuesdays, further expanding services in the eastern part of the county.

Will County showcases local projects during Our Homes, Our Voices National Campaign

Anastasia Tuskey / Thursday, June 13, 2019 0 1653

Will County officials hosted a tour on May 30 for Congressman Bill Foster to showcase housing projects in several communities during the Our Homes, Our Voices National Housing Week of Action, May 30 – June 5. The Week of Action brings attention to the affordable housing crisis, the need for fair housing, and community reinvestments and partnerships.

Workforce Center of Will County to host weekly job fair June 20

Anastasia Tuskey / Wednesday, June 12, 2019 0 1534

The Workforce Center of Will County will hold its weekly job fair from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 20 at its location 2400 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100, Joliet, IL. A large number of area employers offering a variety of positions will be represented at this job fair.

Workforce Center of Will County to host job fair for Silver Cross Hospital on June 19

Anastasia Tuskey / Wednesday, June 12, 2019 0 1884

The Workforce Center of Will County is hosting a job fair on Wednesday, June 19 to fill a number of non-nursing positions at Silver Cross Hospital’s main location and several of its satellite offices. Positions include environmental and nutrition services as well as all other non-nursing positions.

Workforce Center of Will County announces After Hours Job Fair on June 12

Anastasia Tuskey / Thursday, June 6, 2019 0 1580

The Workforce Center of Will County announces an “After Hours” Job Fair to be held 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12 at its location 2400 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100, Joliet, IL. A wide variety of positions with numerous employers will be part of this evening event.

Will County’s annual book event ‘hits both of our goals’

Tammy Reiher / Wednesday, June 5, 2019 0 1795

An estimated 58,000 books changed hands during the Will County reuse-recycling event at Pilcher Park Nature Center May 31-June 2.

Will County MAPP Local Public Health System Assessment

Anastasia Tuskey / Wednesday, May 22, 2019 0 2659

The Will County Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) Collaborative conducts routine health assessments of the Will County community to identify priority health issues and strategies to address these health issues.

June Mobile Workforce Center schedule released

Tammy Reiher / Monday, May 20, 2019 0 1653

The June schedule for the Mobile Workforce Center of Will County has been released.

WCWC releases June workshop schedule

Tammy Reiher / Monday, May 20, 2019 0 1713

The Workforce Center of Will County June schedule has been released.

An orientation into Alison.com will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 4. Alison offers more than 1,000 free online courses in more than 300 categories. Orientation includes an overview of the courses and categories and information on how to set up an Alison account.

Annual book recycling event to be held May 31-June 2

Tammy Reiher / Wednesday, May 8, 2019 0 1846

Will County’s annual three-day book recycling event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 31-June 2 at Joliet Park District’s Pilcher Park Nature Center, 2501 Highland Park Drive.

County collects record amount of textiles in week-long event

Tammy Reiher / Tuesday, May 7, 2019 0 1859

Will County took in a record shattering12,298 pounds of textiles during its annual week-long collection event which ended May 3.

Annual Hero Helps Summit shares keys to long term recovery success for opiate use

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker pledges more funding for recovery services

Anastasia Tuskey / Tuesday, May 7, 2019 0 1973

During the ninth annual Hero Helps Summit, held Friday, May 3 at the Edward Hospital Athletic and Event Center, local experts shared important information about medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and sober living homes, both key components of long term success in opiate use recovery.

Governor Pritzker to speak at 2019 Hero Helps Community Summit on May 3

Anastasia Tuskey / Wednesday, May 1, 2019 0 2325

During this year’s Hero Helps Community Summit on Friday, May 3, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker will be present to discuss his plans to address the opioid epidemic including strategies to leverage federal funding opportunities to fight this epidemic locally.

Annual Student Government Day

Anastasia Tuskey / Tuesday, April 30, 2019 0 1621

The Will County Regional Office of Education hosted its annual Student Government Day on April 30.

Free document destruction event scheduled for Saturday, May 18

Tammy Reiher / Friday, April 26, 2019 0 2090

The Will County Land Use Department’s Resource Recovery and Energy Division, along with Joliet Franciscan Sisters and University of St. Francis, will host a free document destruction event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 18.