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!
Register today!
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.
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Learn how to create a compelling resume that highlights your experience, skills, and accomplishments
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Find out how to translate your skills as a parent or caregiver to skills in the workplace
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Develop a strong understanding of what information to include or omit from a resume
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Optimize resume content and format for keywords and accomplishment statements.
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Walk away with next steps for action including resume writing resources and opportunities for resume reviews.
VIEW THE PRESENTATION HERE
Friday, September 22, 2023, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
workNet DuPage Conference Room
Gain tangible strategies on where and how to start your job search process.
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Increase the impact of your application by strategically applying online
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Use LinkedIn as a powerful tool to tap into a wide network of contacts, attract employers, and gain valuable resources
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Boost your chances of landing an interview by optimizing your applications for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), which are commonly used by companies to scan and filter resumes
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Walk away with strategies and a plan for optimizing your job search process.
VIEW THE PRESENTATION HERE
Friday, September 29, 2023, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
workNet DuPage Conference Room
Master the art of interviewing and negotiation, including when and how to address parental supports requested for the workplace.
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Learn key interview tips and techniques for how to handle challenging or unexpected questions
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Identify interview practice resources (in-person and virtually using AI)
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Negotiate the best offer including when and how to address parental supports
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Walk away with interview tools and resources for landing your next job.
VIEW THE PRESENTATION HERE





Additional Resources
Action Verbs & Adverbs
Resume Example
Resource Sheet
NorthStar Digital Literacy
Peoples Resource Center Computer Training
College of DuPage- The Big Interview tool
The Mom Project
workNet DuPage Job Search Readiness Quiz
workNet DuPage Tips & Resources
workNet DuPage YouTube Channel
YWCA Child Care Assistance Program
Additional Resources
Action Verbs & Adverbs
Resume Example
Resource Sheet
NorthStar Digital Literacy
Peoples Resource Center Computer Training
College of DuPage- The Big Interview tool
The Mom Project
workNet DuPage Job Search Readiness Quiz
workNet DuPage Tips & Resources
workNet DuPage YouTube Channel
YWCA Child Care Assistance Program



