Career Resource Center Marks 25th Anniversary

Career Resource Center (CRC) is throwing a party at Viper Alley in Lincolnshire on September 25 to celebrate its 25th year of helping job candidates find meaningful work. A non-profit organization, CRC has provided employment assistance to more than 12,000 people from 70 area communities since its inception in 1990.

Entertainment will be provided by Chicago Improv Productions with actor Razz Jenkins emceeing the festivities and music provided by Pat Brennan. Card magic, caricature drawings, and henna tattoos will also be part of the fun.

All of the proceeds from this 25th Anniversary Celebration will go directly to providing job candidates with confidence-building, results-focused employment resources and support.

According to monthly data released in August by the Illinois Department of Employment Security, Illinois job growth continues to lag behind other states and is more than two years behind the nation’s. With continuing layoffs at area corporations like Abbott, Hospira and Walgreens, CRC continues to be a vital service to the people of Cook and Lake Counties as well as those from southeastern Wisconsin.

“To us at CRC, those aren’t just statistics,” said Jan Leahy, CRC’s executive director. “These are real people experiencing the devastating effects of job loss.”

CRC is supported financially by foundations, townships, religious and community groups, and area corporations as well as alumni and individual contributors. The volunteer staff of 125 donates more than 5,700 hours of service. Clients pay a fee of $145 for 12 months of services and have access to a wealth of seminars and monthly workshops, plus the advantage of access to private advisory sessions throughout their search.

To learn more about CRC or to purchase tickets to “Celebrating 25 Years of Transforming Careers” visit www.careerresourcecenter.org or call the Center at 847.295.5626.