Central States SER (SER) is a community-based organization that believes in the potential of each and every individual.
For the past 25 years, SER has assisted thousands of marginalized and disadvantaged residents from across the City of Chicago and the region in achieving their career and academic goals through quality employment, education and training programs. We help some of the hardest-to-reach youth and adults – people trying to improve their lives but who are at risk of slipping through the cracks. Ser is t
he Spanish verb “to be,” which embodies the spirit of SER’s belief in the possibility of change – at the individual, family and community level. At SER, we help the people we serve to become who they want to be: a high school graduate, a college student, a healthcare professional, a working dad or mom able to support their family…
We accomplish this by developing and delivering services that are sophisticated, personalized and well-aligned with the local economy. We stay abreast of regional hiring trends and establish direct relationships with a range of high-growth, high-demand companies. We use our deep roots in the community to stay accessible to those most in need, and we partner with a variety of organizations to better serve individuals and their families.
Please find the confirmed employers to date:
• Illinois Tollway Construction Works
• Revolution Workshop
• Chicago Woman In Trades
• City of Chicago Fleet & Facility Management
• MBE Erectors
• HACIA
• IOUE Local 399
• Pace
• FedEx
• UPS
• Chicago Police Department Recruitment
Please find the confirmed employers to date:
• Illinois Tollway Construction Works
• Revolution Workshop
• Chicago Woman In Trades
• City of Chicago Fleet & Facility Management
• MBE Erectors
• HACIA
• IOUE Local 399
• Pace
• FedEx
• UPS
• Chicago Police Department Recruitment
07/01/2024
07/01/2024
Please share with anyone looking for employment opportunities.
07/01/2024
IDHS Open Positions Event At the American Job Center in North Riverside
06/26/2024
The following list of employers/resources/vendors have confirmed participation through email confirmation and exhibitor registration form ready to share open opportunities. Please share this information with qualified customers and interested candidates:
1. Healthcare Plus- Homemakers, Floaters with 3 staff attending
2. First Student Transportation- School Bus Drivers, Van Drivers 2 staff attending
3. SCR- Non CDL Drivers for Paratransit, Dispatchers, Mechanics, and Call Center Agents with 1 staff attending
4. Journey Care Home Health- RN, PT, CNA, LPN with 2 staff attending
5. Alltown Bus Company- Bus Drivers with 1 staff attending
6. Aramark Student Nutrition at Chicago Public Schools- Porters, Cooks, Associate Lunchroom Managers, Lunchroom Attendants with 2 staff attending
7. Addus Home Care- Home Care Aides with 2 staff attending
8. Koch Foods- General Labor, Quality Assurance, Supervisor with 2 staff attending
9. FedEx Ground- Full time & Part time package handlers with 1 staff attending (Kimbellisa Jones)
10. Illinois Department of Children & Family Services-Office Associate, Child Welfare Specialist, Child Protection Specialist, Social Services Aide with 2 staff attending
11. Specialized Staffing Solutions- General Labor, Light Industrial, Machine Operators, Forklift Drivers with 2 staff attending
12. ASG Staffing- Packers, Cherry Picker Forklift Operators with 2 staff attending
13. Paparazzi Accessories (Vendor) with 1 staff attending
14. Safer Foundation Danny K Davis 2nd Chance Program(Resource)- CDL Trainings, Construction, Solar Class, Phlebotomy Tech, IT, and many more with 2 staff attending
15. Illinois Tollway- Full Time Career in Business, Customer Service, Engineering/Facilities, Fleet, CDL, IT, Finance, Accounting, Summer 2025 internships, and many more with 1 staff attending
16. UPS- Warehouse, CDL Drivers with 2 staff attending
17. Pace Bus- Drivers, Office Personnel with 1 staff attending
06/26/2024
The following list of employers/resources/vendors have confirmed participation through email confirmation and exhibitor registration form ready to share open opportunities. Please share this information with qualified customers and interested candidates:
1. Healthcare Plus- Homemakers, Floaters with 3 staff attending
2. First Student Transportation- School Bus Drivers, Van Drivers 2 staff attending
3. SCR- Non CDL Drivers for Paratransit, Dispatchers, Mechanics, and Call Center Agents with 1 staff attending
4. Journey Care Home Health- RN, PT, CNA, LPN with 2 staff attending
5. Alltown Bus Company- Bus Drivers with 1 staff attending
6. Aramark Student Nutrition at Chicago Public Schools- Porters, Cooks, Associate Lunchroom Managers, Lunchroom Attendants with 2 staff attending
7. Addus Home Care- Home Care Aides with 2 staff attending
8. Koch Foods- General Labor, Quality Assurance, Supervisor with 2 staff attending
9. FedEx Ground- Full time & Part time package handlers with 1 staff attending (Kimbellisa Jones)
10. Illinois Department of Children & Family Services-Office Associate, Child Welfare Specialist, Child Protection Specialist, Social Services Aide with 2 staff attending
11. Specialized Staffing Solutions- General Labor, Light Industrial, Machine Operators, Forklift Drivers with 2 staff attending
12. ASG Staffing- Packers, Cherry Picker Forklift Operators with 2 staff attending
13. Paparazzi Accessories (Vendor) with 1 staff attending
14. Safer Foundation Danny K Davis 2nd Chance Program(Resource)- CDL Trainings, Construction, Solar Class, Phlebotomy Tech, IT, and many more with 2 staff attending
15. Illinois Tollway- Full Time Career in Business, Customer Service, Engineering/Facilities, Fleet, CDL, IT, Finance, Accounting, Summer 2025 internships, and many more with 1 staff attending
16. UPS- Warehouse, CDL Drivers with 2 staff attending
17. Pace Bus- Drivers, Office Personnel with 1 staff attending
18. Hostess Brands- Utility 1, General Labor with 2 staff attending
With many more
06/18/2024
06/14/2024
1. Healthcare Plus- Homemakers, Floaters with 3 staff attending
2. First Student Transportation- School Bus Drivers, Van Drivers 2 staff attending
3. SCR- Non CDL Drivers for Paratransit, Dispatchers, Mechanics, and Call Center Agents with 1 staff attending
4. Journey Care Home Health- RN, PT, CNA, LPN with 2 staff attending
5. Alltown Bus Company- Bus Drivers with 1 staff attending
6. Aramark Student Nutrition at Chicago Public Schools- Porters, Cooks, Associate Lunchroom Managers, Lunchroom Attendants with 2 staff attending
7. Addus Home Care- Home Care Aides with 2 staff attending
8. Koch Foods- General Labor, Quality Assurance, Supervisor with 2 staff attending
9. FedEx Ground- Full time & Part time package handlers with 1 staff attending (Kimbellisa Jones)
10. Illinois Department of Children & Family Services-Office Associate, Child Welfare Specialist, Child Protection Specialist, Social Services Aide with 2 staff attending
11. Specialized Staffing Solutions- General Labor, Light Industrial, Machine Operators, Forklift Drivers with 2 staff attending
12. ASG Staffing- Packers, Cherry Picker Forklift Operators with 2 staff attending
13. Paparazzi Accessories (Vendor) with 1 staff attending
14. Safer Foundation Danny K Davis 2nd Chance Program(Resource)- CDL Trainings, Construction, Solar Class, Phlebotomy Tech, IT, and many more with 2 staff attending
15. Illinois Tollway- Full Time Career in Business, Customer Service, Engineering/Facilities, Fleet, CDL, IT, Finance, Accounting, Summer 2025 internships, and many more with 1 staff attending
16. UPS- Warehouse, CDL Drivers with 2 staff attending
17. Pace Bus- Drivers, Office Personnel with 1 staff attending
18. Hostess Brands- Utility 1, General Labor with 2 staff attending
With many more! Any questions or concerns please reach out.
05/29/2024
James Buik, President and Owner of Roscoe Co., Chicago, will receive the TRSA Operator Lifetime Achievement Award at the 111th TRSA Annual Conference in September!
This award honors his exceptional service to TRSA and the industry, reflecting decades of dedication and leadership. James has been a pivotal figure in both TRSA and UTSA, serving in various roles, including TRSA Chair and Executive Committee member.
James expressed his gratitude: “I am humbled to be included on a prestigious list of previous award winners, including my father, Donald, and many industry friends and colleagues. Special thanks to my wife, Teresa, for her unwavering support.”
Join us in celebrating James's remarkable contributions to the linen, uniform, and facility services industry!
📅 Event: TRSA Annual Conference & Exchange
📍 Location: The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, CO
🗓️ Date: September 24-26
Central States SER - Jobs for Progress, Inc. is thrilled to announce that we will be participating in a panel discussion on April 25th in Little Village, focusing on the unveiling of the 2024 Little Village-South Lawndale Quality of Life Plan. Your presence and support are invaluable as we gather to advance this pivotal initiative. We're looking forward to sharing our journey in the creation of this plan and this effort. Let's unite to launch our shared dreams into reality. RSVP at bit.ly/lvplan.
04/16/2024
Hello FB, attached is the information for the Heal the Hood Sticker Contest. Please share and submit your work ASAP; submissions are due May 12th.
04/16/2024
Hello FB, attached is the information for the Heal the Hood Sticker Contest. Please share and submit your work ASAP, Submissions are due May 12th.
04/10/2024
The State is hiring
04/10/2024
Graduating class of 2024 from Construct
04/04/2024
Please share the word, interviews will be done on the spot and possible position offers.
11/17/2023
Lifting up Maria, way a go on getting your GED.
11/06/2023
Hi everyone,
We are doing a big push to get the new community survey out and are asking each organization to share with their participants - newsletters, social media, emails, post flyers, etc!
This survey gives community members a chance to go deeper with their priorities and specifically name strategies for the vision for Little Village. This feedback will be instrumental in putting together the final plan!
We have over 400 responses to the first survey and are hoping for a similar response; thank you for your help in gathering this community feedback!
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American Job Centers (AJCs) are here to help career seekers and employers unlock the next level of success! Visit LevelUpAJC.org to find the entry point to your pathway to success.
The AJC team can support first-time job seekers, career changers, individuals with barriers to employment and the employers seeking recruitment support, train-to-hire initiatives and so much more.
Connect with your AJC Team today.
#LevelUp AJC #EpicAJC
American Job Centers (AJCs) are here to help career seekers and employers unlock the next level of success! Visit LevelUpAJC.org to find the entry point to your pathway to success.
The AJC team can support first-time job seekers, career changers, individuals with barriers to employment and the employers seeking recruitment support, train-to-hire initiatives and so much more.
Connect with your AJC Team today.
#LevelUp AJC #EpicAJC
Congrats.
Congrats Shawna
SAVE THE DATE
Central States SER is hiring for Lead and Learning Facilitators;
Attend this in person event on 3-15-22 at 3pm and interview on the Spot. Where: 3948 W 26th Suite 213 Chicago, IL 60623
Central States SER (SER) is a community-based organization that believes in the potential of each and every individual. For the past 32 years, SER has assisted thousands of marginalized and disadvantaged residents from across the City of Chicago and the region in achieving their career and academic goals through quality employment, education and training programs. We help some of the hardest-to-reach youth and adults – people trying to improve their lives but who are at risk of slipping through the cracks.
Ser is the Spanish verb “to be,” which embodies the spirit of SER’s belief in the possibility of change – at the individual, family and community level. At SER, we help the people we serve to become who they want to be: a high school graduate, a college student, a professional construction trade worker, a working dad or mom able to support their family. Through our programs, people gain marketable job skills to open wide the possibilities for self-sufficiency and independence
We accomplish this by developing and delivering services that are sophisticated, personalized and well-aligned with the local economy. We stay abreast of regional hiring trends and establish direct relationships with a range of high-growth, high-demand, well-paid companies. We use our deep roots in the community to stay accessible to those most in need, and we partner with a variety of organizations to better serve individuals and their families.
We look forward to the new year intentionally focused on creating growth and opportunity for adults of all ages who to seek to empower themselves as they seek to realize their full potential.
