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• PBX Technician ($17.74 - $36.34/Hour)
  • Resumes are required and must be submitted with the application.
  • Associates Degree in Electronic Technology or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years' experience with telecommunications equipment and services and/or related experience.
  • Working knowledge of computer based systems, word processing and spread sheet applications are required.
  • Additional requirements include a working knowledge of leased line circuits, VOIP, SONET T1/T3 operation and T1 test equipment, Auto Attendant / IVR, Modem and FAX lines, Tone/trace/punch down of cross connect wiring for PBX and Telco connections, Loop Start, Ground Start and E&M Types I, II, and V lines, T1/E1 and PRI/PRA as well as CAMA trunks and Typical Carrier rules, regulations and service procedures.
  • Must be proficient in the operating systems of the Definity G3i, Audix, Partner PBX, Call Accounting System, Merlin Legend, and Magix PBX.
  • Incumbent must have a minimum of 3 years' experience in maintenance and/or installation of PBX and telephone systems, and telephone and data circuits.
  • A main function of this position is to conduct site inspections at various Tollway facilities during regular work hours as well as subject to being "on-call". This is accomplished by incumbent use of a vehicle to travel to and from respective sites. Additionally reports to Central Administration as necessary. Visits of Tollway facilities may include meeting with Tollway employees and/or contractors. Therefore, a Valid Driver's License is required.
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
  • Must have the ability to work overtime as required including during off hours / holidays / weekends.
  • Must participate in 24x7x365 scheduled support rotation.
  • Must carry Tollway issued cellphone for on-call support and for response to calls/incidents before or after shift hours / weekends / holidays.
  • Knowledge and understanding of a wide range of hardware and analysis equipment, including PBXs, multiplexers, modems, CRTs, controllers, line monitors, etc. is desired.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Call Recording and Reporting systems is desired.
  • Knowledge and understanding of LAN/WAN protocols and topologies; for example, TCP/IP, Frame Relay, X.25, PPP, ISDN, Ethernet, VoIP, SIP is desired.
  • Knowledge and understanding of internetworking concepts-including switching, and routing is desired.
  • Familiarity with ANI/ALI database and lookup integration to a CTI is desired.
  • Familiarity with UNIX (Linux, HP-UX, Solaris, Aix, etc.) and Microsoft Operating Systems (XP/2003/2008/WIN7) is desired.

The completed Illinois Tollway Employment Application is due April 7^th, 2014 and can be emailed to Jobs@getipass.com, or mailed or hand-delivered to Human Resources, 2700 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515. 

More information can be found at www.illinoistollway.com. 

Questions should be directed to Human Resources at (630) 241-6800 ext. 2333.

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Scholarship Descriptions

USDA/1890 National Scholars Program The USDA/1890 National Scholars Program is a partnership between of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the nineteen 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Universities. The USDA/1890 National Scholars Program is implemented under the USDA Fellow Experience Program (FEP). Applicants accepted i click here to view full scholarship details...

Shine Bright Scholarship The Shine Bright Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students. To be considered, you must submit a minimum 500 - word essay on one of the following topics: "How can the Web give a company a competitive advantage?" or "How will you use your 'personal shine' to make a difference?" click here to view full scholarship details...

Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship Award The Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship is available to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. To be considered, you must submit a maximum 500 - word essay on one of the following topics: "Why is it important to work to delete cyberbullying?" or "How has cyberbullying personally affected yo click here to view full scholarship details...

Nutrition, Physical Education and Culinary Arts Scholarships Undergraduate and graduate scholarships are available for California African-American, American Indian, Alaska Native, Asian American, Pacific Islander or Latino/Hispanic students expressing financial need to study nutrition, physical education or culinary arts in the state of California. Checks wil click here to view full scholarship details...

WISCONSIN HIGHER EDUCATION GRANT Eligibility for need-based state financial aid programs is determined using the data from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA may be filled-out and submitted online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. Paper copies of the FAFSA are available from college and university financial a click here to view full scholarship details...

Stan Beck Fellowship This Entomological Foundation award assists needy students at the graduate or undergraduate level of their education in entomology and related disciplines at a college or university in the United States, Mexico, or Canada. The need is based on physical limitations or economic, minority, or environme click here to view full scholarship details...

jobs!

1) National Director of Communications - to develop and drive a national strategic communications campaign that helps change the thinking 

     about violence and how to approach it. This position will also guide the work of media requests, the website and social media

2) National Director for Health Policies and Programs - to further develop health based interventions and health based coalitions

3) Research coordinator - to further develop research, evaluation and monitoring projects and networks

As our national (and international) training and technical assistance center is located in Chicago, this is the preferred site for these hires, however 

we are open to considering other sites for the first two hires. There is a DC office for Cure Violence.  The research position will be located in Chicago.

Further information including links to the full job descriptions and information on how to apply are available at: http://cureviolence.org/about/contact-us/employment/ 

The closing for the job listings is 3/31. 

We welcome your suggestions for these positions, and also your forwarding this information to your contacts.

Thank you very much,

Gary

Gary Slutkin, MD 

Founder and CEO, Cure Violence 

312-996-5524 

www.Cureviolence.org

for MEN ONLY Health & Wellnes

Sista’s of the hood

501 N. Central Ave.                                                                                                         

 P.O. Box 440044

Chicago, IL. 60644                                                                                                       

 Chicago, IL. 60644

llsistas@aol.com                                                                                                  www.sistasofthehood.com

 773-858-4453                                                                                            

773-379-1742 

                                                Sponsorship -Support

I am Linda Barker Founder/CEO of Sista’s of the hood (SOTH), a 12 year community involved 501c3 not for profit, based in Austin, along with the Austin Community Resource Center (ACRC) and Fathers, Families In Transition (FFIT), both nonprofits, we are planning to host the “Digital Age of Survival Health/Wellness and Empowerment Seminar/Workshops Event

On April 19, 2014 an all day event.  It will be targeting disadvantaged male residents of the Austin community

We feel that the healing and rebuilding of our Austin families and community must start with addressing the social ills of the men by providing necessary health, wellness and empowerment resources to them. The majority of these men are fathers to thousands of children who can benefit in countless ways from a rejuvenated, healthy and empowered parent. This project is expected to provide many valuable services to over 250 men from 18yrs old to 70 yrs old. We are reaching out for your support in the area of sponsorship or a financial donation.

Your support will help insure we are able to reach out and provide the holistic type seminars, workshops and resources necessary to encourage and uplift the men in attendance that faces challenges that include health, housing, employment, entrepreneurial training and encouragement toward reducing their rate of recidivism.

We hope that we can count on you to help the men of Austin through your support of this most important event Please feel free to contact me for more information or questions at

773-858-4453 or email sistasofthehood312@gmail.com

Warmly

Linda Barker

Sista’s of the hood

Founder/CEO

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HIRING OUR HEROES HIRING EVENT March 26, 2014

The 2014 Hiring Our Heroes Hiring Event is set for March 26 in Chicago, and we need to spread the word to any and all servicemembers, veterans, and military families who may be interested - please see the attached flyer.   WHEN/WHERE:   10:00AM - 2:00PM on Wednesday, March 26 2014 Hiring Our Heroes - UIC Forum Veterans Employment Fair 725 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60608   This is an extraordinary opportunity to facilitate the transition of veteran job-seekers into the civilian workforce by showcasing the unique capacities veterans bring to our businesses.   Sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs (IDVA), the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), the U.S. Department of Labor Veterans' Employment and Training Service (DOL VETS), the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, and The American Legion, the Hiring Our Heroes program represents an extraordinary joint effort on the part of employers, nonprofits and civic organizations to create job opportunities for military veterans and their spouses through personalized engagement with corporate partners.    This event - which utilizes an innovative model featuring candidate pre-screening, applicant-employer matching, and onsite interviews - will put over a 1,000 veteran job-seekers in interaction with over 100 registered employers.  In doing so, not only will veterans have a chance to showcase the skills, integrity, and discipline that set them apart from the average job-seeker, but employers will have a one-of-a-kind opportunity to review, recruit, and hire America's future business leaders.  Also, this event is NO-COST for job seekers.   WHAT CAN YOU DO?   You can help by forwarding and promoting this opportunity to any and all that may be interested.   Advanced registration is strongly suggested for veterans and required for non-profit partners and businesses.  Please visit the Hiring Ours Heroes webpage for details and registration, otherwise contact Marcus Simonetti at 312-814-7204 or Marcus.Simonetti@illinois.gov in my office.   Thank you for your readiness to support our veterans.   Faithfully, -- Rodrigo Garcia Assistant Director Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs web:       http://www.veterans.illinois.gov/

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early voting info

Early voting will begin on Monday, March 3 for the March 18, 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election, Cook County Clerk David Orr announced Friday.

Nearly 500 candidates are on the ballot for 369 races in Cook County, which include primaries for U.S. Senator and Illinois Governor, countywide offices, judges and township committeemen. There are also a handful of local referenda on the ballot.

Voters do not register by party in Illinois, but voters must choose a party when casting a ballot in a primary election.

There are 42 suburban Cook County early voting locations, plus the Clerk's downtown office. All sites are open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Many locations are also open on Saturday, and a handful are open on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Early voting ends March 15.

State law requires early voters to display valid identification to an election official before receiving a ballot to vote early. Valid forms of ID include: a current driver's license, state-issued ID card or another government-issued ID with a photograph.

A complete candidate list, referenda questions and write-in candidates are available on the clerk's website. A map of Early Voting locations can be found on the Elections Page of the website.

Voting by mail is another convenient way to vote before Election Day. Apply online or via a mobile device for a mail ballot and vote from home. The last day to request a mail ballot is March 13. After voting, you must mail your ballot. To be counted, mail ballots must be postmarked by March 17.

Chicago voters must vote at a Chicago early voting site.

Suburban Cook County participation in early voting has grown steadily in primary elections from 4.5 percent when it was introduced in March 2006 to 11.2 percent in March 2012.

• March 2012 Primary - 36,972 of 329,537 (11.2% of turnout)
• February 2010 Primary  - 34,829 of 367,688 (9.5% of turnout)
• February 2008 Primary - 51,116 of 585,449 (8.7% of turnout)
• March 2006 Primary - 15,609 of 345,970 (4.5% of turnout)

Historic voter turnout results in primary elections can be found on the Clerk's website.  Details on mail voting, plus sample ballots, directions to Early Voting locations and candidate information can be found at www.cookcountyclerk.com.