Education
BankWork$ Financial Careers Training Begins
This is an 8 week training for low-income persons wishing to launch a career in the financial sector. The program is focused on developing customer service and sales skills, as well as knowledge of banking regulations, financial products and services, cash handling, mock interviewing and other related skills in order that the graduate is prepared […]
Managing Money Better to Build Wealth
Morningstar 22 W. Washington St., Chicago, IL, United StatesKeep more of what you earn (and invest) in order to live your dream life and prepare for retirement. This seminar will provide tips on how to manage your money better and build wealth. Money Smart Week is a week-long event of financial services events to help consumers manage their personal finances and began in […]
Financial Planning Basics
Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesPresented by William Hackett, Wave & Breakout, LLC Bill Hackett, Financial Advisor, LUTCF, discusses healthy saving and spending habits, and how to maintain a balance between them throughout your life.
Financial Empowerment – Session 2: Credit Score Components & Methods to Improve/Restore Credit
1152 N. Christiana Avenue 1152 N. Christiana Avenue, ChicagoIn this installment of LUCHA’s Financial Empowerment series participants will learn about why credit is important, the major players in the credit industry, the difference between FICO and Vantage Scoring, […]
Reason to Get Healthy: Free Cooking and Wellness Classes
Join us for Reason to Get Healthy: Free 8 Eight Week Healthy Living and Cooking Program for Adults Live Healthy on Your Budget: Healthy cooking lessons Shop and eat healthy […]
Tech Tuesday: Online Safety Tips
Richard M. Daley Library 733 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, United StatesWhat does it mean to be safe online? Stop in to learn some easy tips for keeping your information safe while on the web. This class will focus on internet […]
For the Love of Stars
Exelon Observatory 1801 N Ridgeway Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin the Chicago Astronomer for sky gazing at For The Love of Stars at Julia de Burgos Park. Monthly stargazing events with The 606’s resident astronomer take place on the second Friday of […]
Financial Empowerment – Session 3: Budgeting Tools & Money Management
1152 N. Christiana Avenue 1152 N. Christiana Avenue, ChicagoIn this installment of LUCHA’s Financial Empowerment Series participants will learn ways to determine and maintain income, track their expenses, reduce expenses and cut costs, reduce debts, and manage their […]
Financial Empowerment – Session 4: Goal Setting & Planning for the Future
1152 N. Christiana Avenue 1152 N. Christiana Avenue, ChicagoIn this installment of LUCHA’s Financial Empowerment Series participants will learn ways to set goals for the future, and describe short, medium, and long-term goal time frames. After this course […]
Training Orientation for Careers in Manufacturing – Chicago
Greater West Town 500 N. Sacramento Boulevard, Chicago, IL, United StatesOrientation for Greater West Town's Skills Training Programs: Short-term, no-nonsense, technical, hands-on training at no cost for eligible low-income applicants. Both programs include job placement services, transportation assistance, and have […]