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SUMMARY:Job Search
DESCRIPTION:Job Search is to show the participant different resources to use while searching for jobs.
URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/job-search/
LOCATION:Workforce and Economic Empowerment Center\, 512 S. 11th Street\, Springfield\, IL\, 62703\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T113000
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SUMMARY:Public Speaking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Toastmasters (public speaking) workshop will focus on an interactive\, structured session focused on hands-on and peer-to-peer learning\, where participants actively practice public speaking.
URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/public-speaking-workshop/
LOCATION:Workforce and Economic Empowerment Center\, 512 S. 11th Street\, Springfield\, IL\, 62703\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hard Skills Vs Soft Skills Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Hard Skills vs Soft Skills is a workshop for understanding the difference between identifying\, developing and showcasing both types of skills for career performance and employability for future employers.
URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/hard-skills-vs-soft-skills-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Workforce and Economic Empowerment Center\, 512 S. 11th Street\, Springfield\, IL\, 62703\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bank Accounts & Budgeting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Banking and Budgeting workshop is an interactive educational session designed to help participants master their personal finances by creating actionable\, “spending plans” (budgets) and optimizing their banking structure.
URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/bank-accounts-budgeting-workshop/
LOCATION:Workforce and Economic Empowerment Center\, 512 S. 11th Street\, Springfield\, IL\, 62703\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T113000
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SUMMARY:Hickory Point Bank Financial Literacy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Financial Literacy workshop will teach you how to understand and effectively apply financial skills including budgeting\, Investing\, borrowing and saving -to manage money wisely and achieve long term stability.
URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/hickory-point-bank-financial-literacy-workshop/
LOCATION:Workforce and Economic Empowerment Center\, 512 S. 11th Street\, Springfield\, IL\, 62703\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T163000
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SUMMARY:Better Birth Outcomes - Comprehensive (BBO-C) & Navigation (BBO-N) Program
DESCRIPTION:State and local agency personnel working as Navigator(s) with the Better Birth Outcomes – Comprehensive (BBO-C) & Better Birth Outcomes – Navigation (BBO-N) Programs. \nRegistration for this course closes one week prior to the training date. \n\n\n\nCourse Length 1 day\nClass Times 09:00 AM – 04:30 PM\n\n\nCourse Description \n\nPurpose: To enable the learner to have the knowledge and skills required to meet program standards in the policies\, practices and procedures of the Better Birth Outcomes programs. This virtual and/or in-person training is designed to give new program navigators an overview of the program and cover each step of the services provided: client identification or outreach; assessment; service planning and resource identification; linking clients to services and coordination; monitoring services; advocacy and evaluation. \n**Attendees are required to complete 3 web-based modules prior to the face-to-face portion of the training.** \nPlanner: Renee S. Byrd\, BS\, MSEd \n\n  \n\nPerformance Objectives \n\n\n\nUpon completion of the course\, participants will be able to: \n1. Client Engagement & Assessment \n\nObjective: Demonstrate the ability to conduct or support comprehensive assessments of pregnant and postpartum clients\, including identifying medical\, social\, and environmental risk factors.\n\n2. Care Coordination & Service Navigation \n\nObjective: Effectively connect clients to appropriate medical homes\, social services\, and community resources.\n\n3. Communication & Cultural Competency \n\nObjective: Apply culturally responsive communication strategies to build trust and rapport with diverse clients.\n\n4. Documentation & Data Management \n\nObjective: Accurately document client interactions\, assessments\, and referrals in accordance with program protocols.\n\n5. Collaboration with Nursing Staff \n\nObjective: Collaborate effectively with Nurse Navigators to support follow-up care and ensure continuity of services\, if applicable.\n\n6. Outcome Monitoring & Follow-Up \n\nObjective: Track client progress and follow up to ensure engagement with referred services and achievement of health goals.\n\n7. Program Knowledge & Compliance \n\nObjective: Understand and adhere to the goals\, eligibility criteria\, and compliance requirements of the BBO-C and BBO-N programs.\n\n\n\n\nCourse Code \nPT – BMCH\n\n\n\nClock Hours (Social Workers) \n6\n\n\n\nContact Hours \nRN: 6\n\n\n\nTrainer(s) \nNatalie Bullock\, BSN\, RN\nCheri Coffman\, BBO Coordinator\nCecelia Eckles\, MA\, BSN\, RN\nLinda Evans\, MPH\, BSN\, RN\nKabria Jefferson\, MSN\, RN\nTracey Kreipe\, PMHNP-BC\, DNP\nSharon Madrigal\, MSN\, RN\nTasha Stone\, MSHI\, BSN\, RN\, CLS\nCynthia Wilson\, MS\, RN\nCortney Woods\, BSN\, RN\nSyed Zaheer\, MPH\, RN\nRenee S. Byrd\, BS\, MSEd\nJennifer Bradshaw\, RN\, BSN\, CLC\nVanessa Avila\, M.Ed\, BSW\, CLS\, CPS Tech\n\n\n\nTraining Type\nBureau of Maternal & Child Health (BMCH)
URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/better-birth-outcomes-comprehensive-bbo-c-navigation-bbo-n-program-0/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Better Birth Outcomes – Comprehensive (BBO-C) & Navigation (BBO-N) Program,Bureau of Maternal & Child Health,CHTC
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SUMMARY:Dress for Success
DESCRIPTION:Dress for Success: to learn how to set yourself up for professional success.
URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/dress-for-success-2/
LOCATION:Workforce and Economic Empowerment Center\, 512 S. 11th Street\, Springfield\, IL\, 62703\, United States
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SUMMARY:Communication Skills Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Communication Skills is to teach participants to engage in professional conversations and speak confidently.
URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/communication-skills-workshop/
LOCATION:Workforce and Economic Empowerment Center\, 512 S. 11th Street\, Springfield\, IL\, 62703\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T113000
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SUMMARY:Small Business Development Center Workshops
DESCRIPTION:(SBDC) Small Business Development Center workshops are educational\, and no cost training sessions designed to help entrepreneurs start\, manage and grow their business
URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/small-business-development-center-workshops/
LOCATION:Workforce and Economic Empowerment Center\, 512 S. 11th Street\, Springfield\, IL\, 62703\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260629T123000
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CREATED:20260602T144958Z
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SUMMARY:Employment Connections and Pairing Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Employment connections and pairing workshops are designed to bridge the gap between job seekers and employers through hands-on training\, networking\, and direct placement opportunities.
URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/employment-connections-and-pairing-workshops/
LOCATION:Workforce and Economic Empowerment Center\, 512 S. 11th Street\, Springfield\, IL\, 62703\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T123000
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SUMMARY:Heartland Bank Financial Literacy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Financial Literacy workshop will teach you how to understand and effectively apply financial skills including budgeting\, Investing\, borrowing and saving -to manage money wisely and achieve long term stability.
URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/heartland-bank-financial-literacy-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Workforce and Economic Empowerment Center\, 512 S. 11th Street\, Springfield\, IL\, 62703\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T080000
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SUMMARY:Peer Counselor Supervisor Training
DESCRIPTION:Designed for new WIC Peer Counselor Supervisors\, this is the official USDA Food and Nutrition Service training program for managing peer counseling programs. Includes supervising and retraining peer counselors\, practice setting\, scope of practice\, hiring strategies\, and program policies \nPRESENTER: Carole Peterson\, MS\, IBCLC (The presenter has no relevant affiliations or financial interests or arrangements.) \nPre-requisites:  open to any Peer Counselor Supervisor\, clinic supervisor or those agencies exploring the Peer Counselor Program. You must be employed at an Illinois WIC agency or health department.  You must be committed to finishing the course\, including completing all requirements and sharing information as appropriate. \nWho should attend:  Any Peer Counselor Program Supervisor that has not previously attended the A Journey Together for Managers course is encouraged to attend. \nContinuing Education Credits:  Pending:    8.5 RN     8.5 RD \nThis training will be provided in a Zoom Platform in real time.  \nFor additional questions contact:  Audrie Mumphery at audrie.mumphery@illinois.gov
URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/peer-counselor-supervisor-training-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CHTC,WIC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T150000
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SUMMARY:Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Training
DESCRIPTION:This Training is a 3 day virtual series:\nOctober 27\, 2026       9:00am – 3:00pm  (Tuesday)\nOctober 28\, 2026       9:00am – 3:00pm  (Wednesday)\nOctober 29\, 2026       9:00am – 3:00pm  (Thursday) \nThis training course provides an orientation and identifies the primary roles and responsibilities of the peer counselor.  The training will provide three-day virtual sessions. Self-study modules and homework will be assigned. Participants will be expected to complete homework assignments and tests. \nPre-requisites:  open to any new peer counselor or a peer counselor who has not taken the USDA Peer Counselor course.   You must be employed at an Illinois WIC agency or health department.  You must be committed to finishing the course\, including completing all requirements and sharing information as appropriate. \nWho should attend:  Any new Peer Counselor that has not previously attended a USDA Peer Counselor course is encouraged to attend.
URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/breastfeeding-peer-counselor-training/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CHTC,WIC
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