College, Vocational, Career Resources
College
- Big Future College Board – College and career planning resources
Vocational Exploration
- Occupational Outlook Handbook – Basic information on different salaries, responsibilities, and educational requirements (Department of Labor)
- City Colleges Bridge Programs – Free vocational and credentialing programs offered by City Colleges of Chicago
- Job Corps – Free government job training program for 16-24 year olds
- Email volunteer@refugeeone.org to get referrals to other vocational training programs from RefugeeOne youth or employment staff
Career Prep
- LinkedIn Learning (free with Chicago Public Library card) – Online career skills-focused courses
- Brainfuse (free with Chicago Public Library card) – Resume and cover letter coaching and editing
- Upwardly Global – Free career support for refugee and immigrant job-seekers with professional backgrounds looking to return to their chosen field