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BACK TO SCHOOL
BACK TO WORK

"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

 

 

This year's session is now open!
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Back to School, Back to Work is back!
This popular, award-winning program will run one session this September. Follow the link above to learn more.
Register today!

BACK TO SCHOOL
BACK TO WORK

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

workNet DuPage, along with Choose DuPage and College of DuPage,  support this FREE workshop 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.

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