April 4, 2014
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I hope this email finds you well. In this newsletter you will find information on Illinois Business Opportunities, Carpenter's Apprentice & Training Program, Illinois Counties Association Scholarship and the Glass Slipper Project. 
  
Sincerely,
Robert B. Steele
President Pro Tempore
Cook County Commissioner, 2nd District
Illinois Business Opportunities

 

The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) in partnership with Commissioner Steele and other community leaders is holding an educational workshop and networking opportunity for business owners to connect with other professionals and gain acces to State programs available to the business community.

 

Learn about:

  • Certifications
  • Contracting
  • Loans
  • Prompt vendor payment
  • Access to one-on-one guidance

 Thursday, April 24, 2014

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 

Malcolm X College

1900 West VanBuren

Chicago, IL 60612 

 

This event is opent to the public at no cost. Refreshments will be served. Free parking is available at venue parking lot.

 

Registration is recommended; register online by clicking on the following link: CMS Events
Carpenter's Apprentice & Training Program
 

Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters

Open House 2014

Member Health Fair & Blood Drive

 

Saturday, June 7, 2014

9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

 

Apprentice & Training Program

1256 Estes Avenue

Elk Grove Village, IL

(847) 640-7373

www.chicap.org

 

ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND 

Register to Donate Blood at (630) 295-8232 or (800) 7TO-GIVE

 

Scholarship Deadline Approaching!

 

The Illinois Counties Association Scholarship Program is open to all students who have been accepted into an accredited college or university.

 

ICA Scholarships (available to freshmen students) Up to 15 scholarships at $3,000 each.

 

John Stroger Memorial Scholarship (available only to master's level students and above) 1 scholarship at $3,000.

 

Applicants for any of the above scholarships must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Be a US citizen and resident of the State of Illinois.
  • Be enrolled full-time (minimum 12 credit hours) at an accredited 4-year college or university.
  • Must continue the entire academic year without interruption.
  • Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
  • Must demonstrate a financial need.
  • Applicants may only submit one application per year.

ICA Sholarships Brochure

 

Application Deadline is April 30, 2014

 

To apply please visit the Illinois Counties Association website at www.llinoiscountiesassociation.org

In This Issue
Illinois Business Opportunities
Carpenter's Apprentice & Training Program
ICA Scholarship
Glass Slipper Project

  Robert B. Steele

President Pro Tempore

Cook County Commissioner

2nd District

Glass Slipper Project

and USAgain

 

USAgain and the Glass Slipper Project are hosting Prom Goes Green, an eco-friendly event where Chicagoland-area girls can take home a free prom dress. Dresses are available to High School Juniors and Seniors.

 

April 5, 2014

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

 

April 12, 2014

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

 

April 26, 2014

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 

Price Elementary School

4351 S. Drexel Blvd.

Chicago, IL

 

The first 700 girls get dresses per event. Those interested must bring a valid high school student ID or other proof of enrollment.

 

Learn more at www.promgoesgreen.com

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