Exelon Foundation STEM Academy inspires next generation of leaders
Despite nationwide initiatives, the gender gap in STEM careers is still startlingly high. Women only make up 28% of the STEM workforce. Exelon Foundation seeks to change that with its annual STEM Academy at UIC.
Illinois and 548 Foundation create more clean energy job opportunities
The state of Illinois and the 548 Foundation have announced the Climate Works pre-apprenticeship program, aiming to strengthen the career pipeline for the green energy field.
How to deal with 'busy braggers' at work
TV Personality Mitchell Creasey "The President's Coach," joins Good Day Chicago to break down the phenomenon of busy braggers in the workplace.
Which college degrees can land you a job in 2024?
As the new academic year approaches, many college students are undecided about their majors, considering factors like job opportunities. A study by UTS Online identifies the most and least employable degrees in the United States.
One Fair Wage for tipped workers in Chicago takes effect July 1
Tipped workers in Chicago are learning their rights as the new One Fair Wage ordinance goes into effect soon.
These are the industries with the happiest hourly workers, according to survey
Many hourly employees report feeling happy in their daily grind – depending on what kind of shift work they do and even where they live.
How recent grads can maximize their earnings
Personal finance expert and owner of SIS Financial Group Hagen Pruemm shares a few tips for recent graduates looking to maximize their income.
Here's who's hiring teens this summer – and which jobs pay the best
Young workers account for about a third of all new hires each June. Here's which jobs hire the most teens – and which ones pay the most.
May 2024 job report smashes estimates
Economists predicted the latest job numbers would be good, but last month's figures far exceeded expectations. Lydia Hu broke down what these surprising new numbers could mean for the economy.
DCFS looking to hire at Puerto Rican Fest in Humboldt Park
The annual Puerto Rican Festival is this weekend in Humboldt Park. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services will be out there not just to have a good time but to recruit people to help fill a need and bring more jobs to the community.
Ken Coleman dishes out advice for graduates looking to find their way in the workforce
It's graduation season, which means a huge group of young adults are looking for jobs. That process can be overwhelming but a new book called "Find the Work You're Wired to Do" is offering valuable advice.
Summer dream job: Get paid $100K to swim in pools across all 50 US states
Swimply's chief pools officer will create content and host pool parties.
Summer job hunting proving tricky for teens
Greg Murset, CEO of BusyKid, talks about the modern plight of teens looking to secure jobs this summer in a tough market.
Best and worst cities to start a career revealed
According to the data by WalletHub, recent grads may not want to start their career in New York City.
Four-day workweek would boost productivity, 81% of younger workers say
A majority of young professionals polled in a survey believe working a non-traditional work schedule could be more effective for them to get their work done.
Highest-paying jobs right out of school revealed
A new analysis has revealed the highest-paying jobs right out of school, with several engineering roles making the list.
Walmart unveils state-of-the-art consolidation center in Minooka, creating 700 jobs
Retail giant Walmart unveiled its latest technological marvel on Thursday with the grand opening of a new consolidation center in Minooka, Illinois.
Job scams are targeting young professionals: What to look for
Job scams targeting students are on the rise, and can include a message from a professor or an AI-generated interview. Here’s what to watch for.
Scammers target recent graduates with fake job listings
Job seekers beware. Scammers are stealing personal information by posing as job recruiters. National Data Privacy expert Mark Kapczynski says scammers are targeting recent graduates. Here's some things to look out for.
'Second Chance Summit' helps connect former inmates to new opportunities
An event held Wednesday for newly-released inmates is looking to connect them with economic opportunities.