Harper College is a proud partner of the Wheeling American Job Center. The Center offers job-seekers and employers access to a broad range of employment,
training, education, economic development and labor market services.
Learn more about the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) by attending
a Virtual Information Session. Click here to RSVP!
Techapalooza Event
Date: March 18, 2026
Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Where: Harper College Learning and Career Center 1375 S. Wolf Road Prospect Heights,
IL 60070
About This Event:
Join us for Techapalooza! Network and connect with local companies to learn about
available opportunities in IT training, careers, and more!
Sobre Este Evento:
¡Únete a nosotros en Techapalooza! Conéctese y establezca contactos con empresas locales
para conocer las oportunidades disponibles en capacitación en TI, carreras y más.
Wheeling American Job Center: Your One-Stop Shop for Career Success
Free Services: All the services at the Wheeling American Job Center arefreefor eligible job seekers.
Educational Goal Planning and Career Guidance: Whether you are looking for a new career or a change of direction, AJC staff can
help you plan your educational goals and guide you through the best options for your
needs.
Career-Related Workshops: Learn new skills and strategies to boost your career prospects with our workshops,
offered both in person and online. Topics include resume writing, interview skills,
networking, and more.
Job Search and Application Assistance: Find and apply for the jobs that match your qualifications and interests with our
assistance.
Career Assessments: You may also check out this online career workshop or attend a virtual live career workshop where you will take career assessments, learn how to understand the results, and
see how they relate to Areas of Interest and Programs of Study at Harper College.
Resume and Cover Letter Writing Assistance: Make a great first impression with your resume and cover letter. The AJC can help
you create, update, and customize them for different employers and positions.
Interview Technique Guidance: Prepare for your interviews with guidance. We can help you with mock interviews,
common questions, dress code, and follow-up.
Job Search Boards: Browse the latest job openings in your area and beyond.
Internet Access, Computers, and Fax Machines: Access the internet, use computers, and send faxes. You can use them for your job
search, online applications, and research.
Job Search Workshops
A variety of career-related workshops are held throughout the year in-person and online.
Everyone wants their profile to standout on LinkedIn. During this online training
you will learn what’s needed in a LinkedIn profile so people can find you easily.
We will cover the components that give you the most bang for your buck!
More Events: virtual job fairs, basic computer training, and more.
Job Training: Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Grant
Harper College: Your Gateway to a Brighter Future
WIOA-Approved Programs: Harper College offers a variety ofgrant-funded programsthat are certified by theWorkforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), a federal law that provides funding and support for workers who need to upgrade
their skills and credentials.
Career-Focused Certificates: Whether you are entering a new career or needing to update your professional skills,
Harper College’s programs are designed to help you earn industry-recognized credentialsin high-demand fields such as business, health care, manufacturing, information technology,
and more. See the list of WIOA-approved programs by clicking here.
Re-Enter the Workforce: Harper College’s programs can help youre-enter the workforce with confidence and competence.
WIOA Grant Funding: You may be eligible for WIOA grant fundingto pay for your tuition and fees at Harper College if you meet unemployed, underemployed,
working in a declining industry or occupation, part of a mass layoff, or a displaced
homemaker eligibility criteria.
Learn more by attending an information session. Click here to RSVP!
If you are interested in a college credit certificate or degree program, complete
a "credit-seeking" student application www.harpercollege.edu/apply. Email wioa@harpercollege.edu to request an application fee waiver code.
Learn more about Harper's programs by attending an information session:
For Credit Certificates and Degree Programs, click here
For Health Careers Information Session, click here
Complete this form to have an American Job Center representative contact you to review your eligiblity
for WIOA.
Success Stories
WIOA has helped adult students like Asfa Alamelhuda and Joanna Kmiec re-enter the
workforce and achieve their career goals.
After raising her three children, Asfa completed her Administrative Assistant Certificate
with the support of Harper’s Learning and Career Center. She has since received multiple
promotions and now works full-time in retail management.
Joanna, who lost her longtime accounting job, turned to Harper for help. With encouragement
from staff and support through WIOA funding, she began an Accounting Assistant Certificate
and soon landed a new accounting position.
Their stories show how Harper’s programs, in partnership with the American Job Center
in Wheeling, provide life-changing opportunities for adult learners. Read the full
article of Asfa's and Joanna's stories here.
This Harper College office is at the American Job Center, located at: 1400 South Wolf Road - Suite 200 Wheeling, IL 60090
