NxtGen DuPage - workNet DuPage Career Center

Let's Talk Job Search - June 26

Comments

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Home Address (Zip Code Only)(Required)

ZIP Code

Would you like to receive an event reminder text message from workNet DuPage the day before the event?(Required)

Yes

No

Text correspondence will be limited to an opt-in confirmation text and an event reminder text. If you have consented to receiving text messages from workNet DuPage for any other event reminder or case management purpose, you will still receive those messages. Standard messaging and data rates may apply. You may opt out of text correspondence entirely at any time by texting STOP in response to any text sent by workNet DuPage. See our online Privacy Policy for more information.

Phone

Required to receive reminder texts.

How did you hear about us?(Required)

AI Toolkit: Resumes. June 11

X/Twitter

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Zip Code(Required)

ZIP Code

Would you like to receive an event reminder text message from workNet DuPage the day before the event?(Required)

Yes

No

Text correspondence will be limited to an opt-in confirmation text and an event reminder text. If you have consented to receiving text messages from workNet DuPage for any other event reminder or case management purpose, you will still receive those messages. Standard messaging and data rates may apply. You may opt out of text correspondence entirely at any time by texting STOP in response to any text sent by workNet DuPage. See our online Privacy Policy for more information.

Phone Number(Required)

Required to receive reminder texts.

How did you hear about us?

AI Toolkit: Interviews. June 18

Facebook

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Zip Code(Required)

ZIP Code

Would you like to receive an event reminder text message from workNet DuPage the day before the event?(Required)

Yes

No

Text correspondence will be limited to an opt-in confirmation text and an event reminder text. If you have consented to receiving text messages from workNet DuPage for any other event reminder or case management purpose, you will still receive those messages. Standard messaging and data rates may apply. You may opt out of text correspondence entirely at any time by texting STOP in response to any text sent by workNet DuPage. See our online Privacy Policy for more information.

Phone Number(Required)

Required to receive reminder texts.

How did you hear about us?

Mocktail Party May 8

Instagram

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Home Address (Zip Code Only)(Required)

ZIP Code

Would you like to receive an event reminder text message from workNet DuPage the day before the event?(Required)

Yes

No

Text correspondence will be limited to an opt-in confirmation text and an event reminder text. If you have consented to receiving text messages from workNet DuPage for any other event reminder or case management purpose, you will still receive those messages. Standard messaging and data rates may apply. You may opt out of text correspondence entirely at any time by texting STOP in response to any text sent by workNet DuPage. See our online Privacy Policy for more information.

Phone

Required to receive reminder texts.

How did you hear about us?(Required)

The Job Search Blueprint: Master the Basics. June 10

Facebook

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Residential ZIP / Postal Code(Required)

ZIP Code

Would you like to receive an event reminder text message from workNet DuPage the day before the event?(Required)

Yes

No

Text correspondence will be limited to an opt-in confirmation text and an event reminder text. If you have consented to receiving text messages from workNet DuPage for any other event reminder or case management purpose, you will still receive those messages. Standard messaging and data rates may apply. You may opt out of text correspondence entirely at any time by texting STOP in response to any text sent by workNet DuPage. See our online Privacy Policy for more information.

Phone Number

Required to receive reminder texts.

How did you hear about us?

The Job Search Blueprint: Master the Basics. May 13

X/Twitter

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Residential ZIP / Postal Code(Required)

ZIP Code

Would you like to receive an event reminder text message from workNet DuPage the day before the event?(Required)

Yes

No

Text correspondence will be limited to an opt-in confirmation text and an event reminder text. If you have consented to receiving text messages from workNet DuPage for any other event reminder or case management purpose, you will still receive those messages. Standard messaging and data rates may apply. You may opt out of text correspondence entirely at any time by texting STOP in response to any text sent by workNet DuPage. See our online Privacy Policy for more information.

Phone Number

Required to receive reminder texts.

How did you hear about us?

Let's Talk Job Search - May 29

X/Twitter

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Home Address (Zip Code Only)(Required)

ZIP Code

Would you like to receive an event reminder text message from workNet DuPage the day before the event?(Required)

Yes

No

Text correspondence will be limited to an opt-in confirmation text and an event reminder text. If you have consented to receiving text messages from workNet DuPage for any other event reminder or case management purpose, you will still receive those messages. Standard messaging and data rates may apply. You may opt out of text correspondence entirely at any time by texting STOP in response to any text sent by workNet DuPage. See our online Privacy Policy for more information.

Phone

Required to receive reminder texts.

How did you hear about us?(Required)

Let's Talk Job Search - April 24

Instagram

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Home Address (Zip Code Only)(Required)

ZIP Code

Would you like to receive an event reminder text message from workNet DuPage the day before the event?(Required)

Yes

No

Text correspondence will be limited to an opt-in confirmation text and an event reminder text. If you have consented to receiving text messages from workNet DuPage for any other event reminder or case management purpose, you will still receive those messages. Standard messaging and data rates may apply. You may opt out of text correspondence entirely at any time by texting STOP in response to any text sent by workNet DuPage. See our online Privacy Policy for more information.

Phone

Required to receive reminder texts.

How did you hear about us?(Required)

AI Toolkit: Interviews. May 21

Instagram

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Zip Code(Required)

ZIP Code

Would you like to receive an event reminder text message from workNet DuPage the day before the event?(Required)

Yes

No

Text correspondence will be limited to an opt-in confirmation text and an event reminder text. If you have consented to receiving text messages from workNet DuPage for any other event reminder or case management purpose, you will still receive those messages. Standard messaging and data rates may apply. You may opt out of text correspondence entirely at any time by texting STOP in response to any text sent by workNet DuPage. See our online Privacy Policy for more information.

Phone Number(Required)

Required to receive reminder texts.

How did you hear about us?

AI Toolkit: Resumes. May 19

Email

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Zip Code(Required)

ZIP Code

Would you like to receive an event reminder text message from workNet DuPage the day before the event?(Required)

Yes

No

Text correspondence will be limited to an opt-in confirmation text and an event reminder text. If you have consented to receiving text messages from workNet DuPage for any other event reminder or case management purpose, you will still receive those messages. Standard messaging and data rates may apply. You may opt out of text correspondence entirely at any time by texting STOP in response to any text sent by workNet DuPage. See our online Privacy Policy for more information.

Phone Number(Required)

Required to receive reminder texts.

How did you hear about us?

Let's Talk Job Search - May 29

Email

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Home Address (Zip Code Only)(Required)

ZIP Code

Would you like to receive an event reminder text message from workNet DuPage the day before the event?(Required)

Yes

No

Text correspondence will be limited to an opt-in confirmation text and an event reminder text. If you have consented to receiving text messages from workNet DuPage for any other event reminder or case management purpose, you will still receive those messages. Standard messaging and data rates may apply. You may opt out of text correspondence entirely at any time by texting STOP in response to any text sent by workNet DuPage. See our online Privacy Policy for more information.

Phone

Required to receive reminder texts.

How did you hear about us?(Required)

Let's Talk Job Search - April 24

Instagram

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Home Address (Zip Code Only)(Required)

ZIP Code

Would you like to receive an event reminder text message from workNet DuPage the day before the event?(Required)

Yes

No

Text correspondence will be limited to an opt-in confirmation text and an event reminder text. If you have consented to receiving text messages from workNet DuPage for any other event reminder or case management purpose, you will still receive those messages. Standard messaging and data rates may apply. You may opt out of text correspondence entirely at any time by texting STOP in response to any text sent by workNet DuPage. See our online Privacy Policy for more information.

Phone

Required to receive reminder texts.

How did you hear about us?(Required)

RR Remodeling Intern – Kitchen & Bathroom Projects

Refined Remodeling Intern Job Description

Farmers YA Customer Service Specialist

Farmers – Customer Relationship Specialist

workNet 101

Name

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Zip Code(Required)

ZIP Code

Would you like to receive an event reminder text message from workNet DuPage the day before the event?(Required)

Yes

No

Text correspondence will be limited to an opt-in confirmation text and an event reminder text. If you have consented to receiving text messages from workNet DuPage for any other event reminder or case management purpose, you will still receive those messages. Standard messaging and data rates may apply. You may opt out of text correspondence entirely at any time by texting STOP in response to any text sent by workNet DuPage. See our online Privacy Policy for more information.

Phone Number(Required)

Required to receive reminder texts.

How did you hear about us?

CAPTCHA

Form Testing

Business Services Inquiry

Apply Now To Get Started

Get Started with workNet DuPage

[contact-form-7 id=”8468″ title=”Employers – Intro Form”]

CNC Machinists

Assembly Operators

In the next year, we expect to hire CNC machinists
To get that job, you typically need a high school diploma and vocational or technical training in machining. We offer additional on-the-job training once a new machinist with the foundational skills and experience joins the team so they can continue to master their craft.
Our best machinists have: a passion about the art and science that goes into taking a raw piece of metal or plastic and forming it into a high-precision design.

CNC Machinists
From this position, you could grow into
- Master Machinist
- Machining Business Manager
- Owner of your own machining business

In the next year, we expect to hire Assembly Operators
To get that job, you typically need a high school diploma, a mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn and closely follow processes and work instructions.
Our best assembly operators are eager learners and pay attention to details. They enjoy working on different types of mechanical work every day.

Assembly Operators
From this position, you could grow into
- lead operator
- supervisor
- manufacturing manager

Company Name: The Jel Sert Company

DuPage Location: West Chicago, IL

Total number of employees in DuPage: 900 during peak season

Peek Inside

The Jel Sert Company is a leading manufacturer of food and beverage products. For the past 20 years, our team has been dedicated to establishing an exemplary manufacturing infrastructure that supports the needs of some of the world’s largest Consumer Packaged Goods and pharmaceutical companies.

Jel Sert is committed to providing employees with development opportunities as we are invested in their long term success and advancement within the organization. An individual development plan assists employees in career and personal development and allows employees to reach short and long term career goals.

TECHNICIAN

In the next year, we expect to hire 2-3 technicians
To get this job, you typically need a Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with electrical, hydraulics, programming, and mechanical PLCs is required.
We pay $2.00 per hour shift differential for all time worked on 3rd shift. *Rate of pay depends on one’s experience, education, and skills.
Our best technicians have: Strong mechanical and electrical skills Additionally, someone that takes pride in their work, is honest, creative in their ideas, and works as a professional in a team environment.

All Technicians are sent to College of DuPage for classes. Technicians are scheduled for a series of six mechanical and six electrical classes. Classes are during work hours, so Technicians are paid for their time in class. We adjust their hours to spend half their shift on the floor and the balance in the class. Jel Sert pays for this training which includes classroom and lab work. All Technicians are involved in this training despite their experience level.

TECHNICIAN From this position, you could grow into
- A Lead Technician role
- Potentially up to a Maintenance Supervisor role

Get Started with workNet DuPage

[contact-form-7 id=”3594″ title=”Intake Form For Employers”]

Get Started with workNet DuPage

[contact-form-7 id=”2612″ title=”WuFoo Intake Form”]

Meet NxtGen DuPage!

Meet NxtGen DuPage!

NxtGen DuPage, in conjunction with workNet DuPage, is a social media team dedicated to helping young adults find their next steps through real resources, local employers, and lesser-known career paths.

NxtGen DuPage, in conjunction with workNet DuPage, is a social media team dedicated to helping young adults find their next steps through real resources, local employers, and lesser-known career paths.

The NxtGen Team

(back row) Alethea, Kevin, Nick, Gab, Rhyanna, (front row) Vin and Rob

NxtGen Logo

Connect with NxtGen DuPage on these platforms:

On-site Company visits:

Pulse Studio – 1/30/26 DuPage County Health Department – 2/11/26 Superior Ambulance – 3/27/26 AERO Fest at the DuPage Airport – 4/11/26 Dresieilker Electric Motors – 4/15/26 Sentinel – 5/20/26 GCM – TBD

Career Information:

For careers related to Pulse Studio:

For careers related to the Crisis Recovery Center:

For careers related to Superior Ambulance:

NxtGen Adventures:

Pulse Studio

AERO Fest

Crisis Recovery Center

Dreisilker Electric Motors

Superior Ambulance

Training Session

NxtGen DuPage is a Grant-Funded project paid for with State of Illinois Supplemental Workforce Development funds.

Questions? Contact Nicolas Webb at nwebb@worknetdupage.org.

Pulse Studio – 1/30/26
DuPage County Health Department – 2/11/26
Superior Ambulance – 3/27/26
AERO Fest at the DuPage Airport – 4/11/26
Dresieilker Electric Motors – 4/15/26
Sentinel – 5/20/26
GCM – TBD

For careers related to
Pulse Studio:

For careers related to the
Crisis Recovery Center:

For careers related to
Superior Ambulance: