A Young Woman’s Work History: No Job Beneath Her
Dominique was referred to AACF by her high school science teacher, Ms. Thompson, at the Austin Career Education Center located in Chicago's Westside, when she went to her with the statement: "I need a job." Ms. Thompson let her know about AACF's job training and job placement services. Soon after learning about the organization Dominique visited AACF's office in Oak Park and filled out paperwork. Thus began her journey with the youth workforce development program that has ended with her recent promotion to store manager at Wendy's. AACF is very proud of Dominique's hard...
One Year Anniversary Partnership with Walgreens Corporation
Corporate Citizenship is not just a thing at Walgreens and we are grateful. We would like to express sincere gratitude to Walgreens corporation for our upcoming one-year anniversary in partnership with placing AACF youth interns in various Walgreens retail store locations across Cook County. Throughout the course of the tumultuous year 2020, Walgreens has accepted AACF youth program participants in intern-to-hire positions. Many AACF youth interns in the program have been fast-tracked to being hired on in permanent positions with the company. Walgreens originated on...
The Community Technology Center offers Basic Microsoft Word and Excel courses monthly. To register for a course, call 708-848-1700. Through the KAM Institute of Healthcare and Technology, AACF offers vocational training in a wide range of computer applications and technical skills. For more information, contact us.
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Digital Manufacturing Technology Internship Program
This program is designed to provide classroom instruction with hands-on training in the digital design and digital manufacturing. This program focuses on training critical to success in manufacturing careers such as laser cutting, machining, 3D printing and CNC milling. Career and Employment Assistance services, a component of the program provides job readiness skills training, vocational training, guidance and support throughout all phases of the employment process for program participants and job seekers.
Preparing Today’s Youths And Young Adults for the Challenges of Tomorrow
Fact:
The current minimum wage in Illinois $9.25, and will increase to $12.00 by January 2022 however still not a living wage.
Fact:
High school dropout are less likely to earn a living wage, and more likely to be poor and rely on public assistance, engage in crime and generate other social costs. (Rumberger).
Join AACF to help create economic equality for low income members of our community and end the cycle of poverty.
Upcoming Events
Future CNA Classes are strating soon. Class sessions meet Tuesday and Friday or Saturday from 9:00 am until 3:30 PM for 10 weeks or 20 weeks. Students must qualify to register for a class. Call to register today.
Community Job Fair will be held on May 20, 2021. See our event page for further details of the event and to register or sponsor the event. Click here to register.
Volunteer Information Session 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM March 25, 2021. If you are interested in volunteering for AACF, join us and explore your options at our next orientation session.
Black Star Gala & Awards, the first annual benefit of the African American Christian Foundation to celebrate our work and achievements on October 21, 2021.
Poverty and Employment Insecurity in Chicago for BIPOC and How We Can Help
Over the past 40 years, poverty among the inhabitants of U.S. inner cities has remained stubbornly resistant to public policy prescriptions. Government research has sought to explain urban poverty, with a wide variety of explanations put forward as the basis for...