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College of DuPage Digital Confidence Training Workshops

Have you stepped out of the workforce for to care for others?
Do you feel nervous about catching up with the modern workplace technology?

The College of DuPage has you covered!
These workshops will ignite your confidence and get you up to speed on the latest workplace technology.

Upcoming workshop session dates:
February 4-6, 2025

Click the link below to learn more!

National Recognition
Back to School, Back to Work was awarded recognition from the National Association of Counties in 2024

Choose DuPage, College of DuPage, and workNet DuPage jointly presented a FREE workshop series preparing parents for going back to work......

Back-to-School, Back-to-Work was first introduced in the fall of 2023, when Choose DuPage, College of DuPage, and workNet DuPage jointly presented a FREE workshop series preparing parents for going back to work...

BACK TO SCHOOL
BACK TO WORK

BACK TO SCHOOL
BACK TO WORK

This series took place on September 15, 22, & 29, 2023 at the workNet DuPage Career Center in Lisle

SERIES RECAP

 

In September 2023, as children embarked on the new school year, workNet DuPage, Choose DuPage, and College of DuPage hosted “Back to School, Back to Work,” a free job search workshop series for parents seeking to return to the workforce.

Nearly 50 parents, men and women, from across DuPage County attended the three-part series which featured multiple employer panels, community leaders, workNet DuPage client success stories, and more.

Workshops included Current Trends in Resume Writing on September 15, Job Searching in a Digital World on September 22, and Interviewing and Negotiating on September 29.

Attendees gained insights into how to market their skills after taking significant time off to care for their children. Additionally, they discovered a supportive community of parents who, like them, are making the transition back to work.

This series took place on September 15, 22, & 29, 2023 at the workNet DuPage Career Center in Lisle

SERIES RECAP

 

In September 2023, as children embarked on the new school year, workNet DuPage, Choose DuPage, and College of DuPage jointly hosted “Back to School, Back to Work,” a free job search workshop series for parents seeking to return to the workforce after taking significant time out to provide childcare.

Nearly 50 parents, men and women, from across DuPage County attended the three-part series which featured multiple employer panels, community leaders, workNet DuPage client success stories, and more.

Workshops included Current Trends in Resume Writing on September 15, Job Searching in a Digital World on September 22, and Interviewing and Negotiating on September 29.

Attendees gained insights into how to market their skills after an employment gap. Additionally, they discovered a supportive community of parents who, like them, are making the transition back to work.

Session Resources
Session presentation materials are available for free

Friday, September 15, 2023, 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Learn resume best practices, including how to address employment gaps. 

 
  • Learn how to create a compelling resume that highlights your experience, skills, and accomplishments
  • Find out how to translate your skills as a parent or caregiver to skills in the workplace
  • Develop a strong understanding of what information to include or omit from a resume
  • Optimize resume content and format for keywords and accomplishment statements.

 

Walk away with next steps for action including resume writing resources and opportunities for resume reviews.

VIEW THE PRESENTATION HERE

Session Resources
Session presentation materials are available for free

Friday, September 15, 2023, 10:00-11:00 a.m.

workNet DuPage Conference Room 

Learn resume best practices, including how to address employment gaps. 

 

  • Learn how to create a compelling resume that highlights your experience, skills, and accomplishments

  • Find out how to translate your skills as a parent or caregiver to skills in the workplace

  • Develop a strong understanding of what information to include or omit from a resume

  • Optimize resume content and format for keywords and accomplishment statements.

  • Walk away with next steps for action including resume writing resources and opportunities for resume reviews.

 

VIEW THE PRESENTATION HERE

Discover Local Companies with Parent-Friendly Benefits

Thank you to all the local employers that filled out the survey for this event. Click above to view a PDF of local employers and the parent-friendly benefits they offer.

(Current as of 10/2023)

Thank you to the participating employers!

 

 

Thank you to the participating employers!

 

 

"I stayed home for 8 years and I am fully back into the workforce."

Beth from Naperville

"I was 'off' momming for 13 years. My most scary thing was writing a resume and prepping for an interview. I felt so rusty!"

Sara from Wheaton

 

 

"I stayed home for 8 years and I am fully back into the workforce."


Beth from Naperville

 

"I was 'off' momming for 13 years. My most scary thing was writing a resume and prepping for an interview. I felt so rusty!"


Sara from Wheaton