We are now one week away from the scheduled Career Expo at the David S. Palmer Arena; open to the public and especially designed for those who have lost jobs due to the Danville Quaker Oats closing. It will take place 9 to 3 on Wednesday, April 24th.
But there’s much more happening as well. Vermilion County Works Director Chuck Jones recently joined Laura Williams on 1490 WDAN’s Community Connection program. Jones mentioned plans for some Rapid Response Workshops. Because after all, reviewing what you need to do to get a new job is a good idea for all ages.
Audio PlayerAUDIO: A lot of individuals have worked for that company for 15, 20, 25 years plus. And then a lot of individuals have only been in the workforce a short time. Others haven’t had to do a resume in 20 years; haven’t had to do an interview in 20 years.
(1st Picture) A Career Expo/Jobs Fair is set for 9 AM to 3 PM Wednesday, April 24th at the David S. Palmer Arena. (2nd Picture) Vermilion County Works is located in the American Job Center building at 407 N. Franklin in Danville. The entrance is in the back of the building, off the parking lot. (3rd Picture) The April 30th and May 1st Rapid Response Workshops will be at the DACC Bremer Center.
There are now four of these special workshop meetings for Quaker employees scheduled: 9 AM or 2 PM on Tuesday, April 30th; as well as 9 AM or 2 PM on Wednesday, May 1st at the DACC Bremer Center. Jones says lots of different topics will be covered.
Audio PlayerAUDIO: There will be representatives from IDES (Illinois Department of Employment Security) to talk about unemployment benefits and how those work. There will be people from DACC (Danville Area Community College) to talk about different training programs that are available for individuals who are interested in seeking to seeking retraining. People from the Department of Rehabilitation, talking a little bit about their program and what services they offer. We’ll also have people to talk about health insurance; retirement benefits.
Jones says Quaker Oats is working on contacting their former employees and getting them scheduled for one of these rapid response workshops. Remember that you can also access Vermilion County Works by going to vermilioncountyworks.org, going to the Vermilion County Works Facebook page, stopping by their office at 407 N. Franklin in Danville, or calling 217-442-0296, ext 110.
To hear all of Laura Williams’ conversation with Chuck Jones, please go to https://vermilioncountyfirst.com/the-community-connection/
