Central States SER - Jobs for Progress, Inc.

10/12/2026

A little insight from Laura as she shares about the beginning of the Little Village Art Festival!

🎥 Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel! Link in bio.

10/08/2026

10/07/2026

Ready to build a career in the infrastructure industry? Apply now for the Construct Infrastructure Academy, powered by ComEd, at Central States SER/SERCO!

Gain valuable skills, hands-on training, and career opportunities that can help you build a stronger future. 💪🏽🏗️

SCAN the QR Code at the end of the video to apply today and take the next step toward your career!

10/05/2026

📢 September Workforce Newsletter Highlights!

September was all about connecting talent to opportunity and strengthening our local workforce. 🤝💼

From onsite hiring events and employer connections to community collaborations and resource fairs, our team continues to create meaningful pathways to employment and career success.

✨ 15 participants attended an onsite hiring event, with 8 receiving conditional offers!
🏢 800+ community members connected at our Annual Open House, alongside 59 community resource partners.
🤝 Partnerships with local employers and organizations continue to bring valuable opportunities directly to job seekers.

Whether you're looking for your first job, returning to the workforce, or exploring a new career path, our workforce team is here to help!

10/05/2026

🎃🚗 TRUNK OR TREAT + LEARN & CONNECT! 🔧⚡

Join us for a fun-filled Clean Energy & Construction Resource Fair this Halloween! 👻

Bring the family for FREE food, music, activities, candy, and community connections while learning about career opportunities, clean energy, construction, and workforce resources. 🌱🏗️

📅 Saturday, October 31st
⏰ 11 AM – 2 PM
📍 3960 W. 26th St. — Parking Lot (West)

Come Trunk or Treat, Learn & Connect with local organizations working to create pathways to opportunity and career success! 🧡

🎃 FREE & FAMILY-FRIENDLY!
🚗🍬 Candy • Food • Music • Activities • Resources

Powered by Little Village Reconnection Hub, with community partners including Self-Help Federal Credit Union, CEJA Illinois, SER Central States Jobs for Progress, and SERCO.

10/02/2026

Central States SER/SERCO was proud to provide outreach and resources at this year’s Reentry Event, connecting with Opportunity Youth who have experienced reentry within the past year, as well as other at-risk young people in our community.

Our team shared information about workforce development, education, training, and supportive services designed to help young people overcome barriers and move toward their next opportunity.

09/25/2026

Chicago teens, this one’s for you! 🎉
Join the LUV Teen Takeover at Mandrake Park for an afternoon packed with music, food, activities, giveaways, and more!
🎨 Live Art
🎧 DJ + Music
🌮 Food Trucks
🏀 Basketball
📸 Content Station
🎁 Giveaways & More
📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
⏰ 12 PM – 3 PM
📍 Mandrake Park | 3858 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL
🍴 Free food for the first 300 teens! All teens are welcome. Scan the QR code on the flyer to RSVP.
¡Jóvenes de Chicago, este evento es para ustedes! 🎉
Acompáñanos al LUV Teen Takeover en Mandrake Park para disfrutar de una tarde llena de música, comida, actividades, regalos ¡y mucho más!
🎨 Arte en vivo
🎧 DJ + Música
🌮 Food Trucks
🏀 Básquetbol
📸 Estación de contenido
🎁 Regalos y más
📅 Sábado, 26 de septiembre de 2026
⏰ 12 PM – 3 PM
📍 Mandrake Park | 3858 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL
🍴 ¡Comida gratis para los primeros 300 jóvenes! Todos los adolescentes son bienvenidos. Escanea el código QR en el flyer para confirmar tu asistencia.

09/25/2026

Celebrate fall with the community! 🍂🎶
Join Richard J. Daley College and Arturo Velasquez Institute for the AVI Community Fall Fest and celebrate AVI’s 30th anniversary!
Bring the whole family and enjoy community resources, free vaccinations, resources for breast cancer survivors, art, music, a car show, and fun activities.
📅 Saturday, October 3
⏰ 11 AM – 3 PM
📍 2800 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60608
South Lot (31st & Western)
Come out, connect with the community, and enjoy a fun-filled Saturday!
¡Celebra el otoño con nuestra comunidad! 🍂🎶
Acompaña a Richard J. Daley College y Arturo Velasquez Institute en el AVI Community Fall Fest para celebrar el 30.º aniversario de AVI.
Trae a toda la familia y disfruta de recursos comunitarios, vacunas gratuitas, recursos para sobrevivientes de cáncer de mama, arte, música, exhibición de autos y actividades para toda la familia.
📅 Sábado, 3 de octubre
⏰ 11 AM – 3 PM
📍 2800 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60608
Estacionamiento sur (31st & Western)
¡Ven, conéctate con la comunidad y disfruta de un sábado lleno de actividades!

09/10/2026

🔧 Start your career in automotive technology!
The Ford Auto Tech Scholarship is now open. Eligible students can apply for $5,000 to help cover tuition, tools, transportation, and more.

👉 Apply now: techforce.org/FordPhilanthropy



🔧 ¡Comienza tu carrera en tecnología automotriz!
La Beca Ford Auto Tech ya está abierta. Los estudiantes elegibles pueden solicitar $5,000 para ayudar con matrícula, herramientas, transporte y más.

👉 Solicita ahora: techforce.org/FordPhilanthropy

09/01/2026

Kicking off Workforce Month by celebrating success!

A special thank you to Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership, ComEd CONSTRUCT program, CEJA Illinois, and the Illinois Tollway for investing in opportunities that help build stronger careers and brighter futures.

We’re proud to celebrate Miguel’s career success and grateful to everyone who played a role in supporting his journey! 👏🏽💼