Kankakee Workforce Services

09/09/2026

Don't miss this job fair at Van Drunen Farms on Monday! Hiring for second and third shift with shift differential pay.

Stop by our office to print copies of your resume at no cost!

09/08/2026

📋 Some of the most important skills at work aren't listed in the job description.

How do you decide what to work on first when everything feels important? Can you coordinate a schedule, explain something clearly to someone else, or work with a team when everyone has different ideas?

That's what we're practicing tomorrow!

Join us for Skills Not in Your Job Description, a hands-on workshop where we'll practice:
⏰ Prioritizing a workload & managing time
📅 Scheduling with a shared calendar
🗣️ Clear communication & public speaking
🤝 Teamwork, collaboration & decision-making
💻 Everyday digital workplace skills

Come practice the skills that help you get the job AND succeed once you're there.
📅 Wednesday, September 9
⏰ 11 AM–1 PM
📍 KCC North Extension Center (450 N. Bradley Blvd.)

#𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

09/04/2026

KanComm is looking for a ✨r e l i a b l e✨ part-time administrative assistant! Read the job description and send your resume and cover letter in!

Do you want some help reviewing your cover letter or resume? Stop by our office, we'd love to help! We are located inside the KCC North Extension Center in Bradley, across the street from Yolks and Berries!

Our Director is looking for a Part-Time Executive Administrative Assistant to help keep the behind-the-scenes side of emergency communications organized, efficient, and moving forward.

Who we are looking for:
HEAVY on the reliable.
HEAVY on the dependable.
HEAVY on the exceptional work ethic.

We need someone who shows up, follows through, pays attention to the details, takes initiative, and can be trusted to get things done.

If you love a good checklist, can bring order to organized chaos, and understand that “I’ll take care of it” should actually mean it’s taken care of… we’d like to hear from you.

Submit a cover letter and résumé to:
[email protected]

Or mail to:
Jessica Robinson
Kankakee ETSB / KanComm
2380 W. Station St.
Kankakee, IL

Come be a part of the team that helps support the people behind the headset.

09/03/2026

📣WE’RE HIRING! 📣

Looking for a part-time opportunity where you can work with people and be part of your local community? KVPD is hiring a Part-Time Front Desk Receptionist for the Bird Park Administrative Office to join our team!

This role helps welcome visitors, answer questions, assist with registrations and rentals, and support day-to-day front office operations.

💵 $16–$17/hour
🗓️ 16–20 hours/week
⏰ Typically Monday, Wednesday & Friday, approximately 10:00 am–4:30 pm

Customer service and office administration experience are required. Apply by September 21 or until filled at KVPD.com.

09/02/2026

👏 SO proud of our workshop participants today! 💻🎉

Over the last two weeks, our Computer Basics participants took on a project designed to build real-world digital skills.

Last week, they researched their topics, found and downloaded images, uploaded files to Google Drive, copied and organized information, and saved everything they needed for today.

Today, they turned it all into their own Google Slides presentations AND presented them to the class! 🎤👏

Along the way, they practiced internet research, file management, Google Drive, Google Slides, presentation design, and even a little public speaking.

The goal wasn't just to learn Google Slides. It was to practice using multiple digital skills together to complete a project from start to finish. And they absolutely crushed it. ❤️

Join us next Wednesday at 11AM for our next FREE digital skill building workshop!

09/02/2026

📣 Come for the job fair, stay for the workshop! 💼💻

We’ve got TWO reasons to stop by Kankakee Workforce Services today!

🧁 Mighty Cakes Job Fair
Stop in to meet with Mighty Cakes and learn more about their current employment opportunities!

💻 Computer Basics II | 11 AM–1 PM
Today, we’re learning how to create a PowerPoint presentation!

Last week, our workshop participants did the research and gathered the information they’ll use. Today, we’re putting it all together—creating slides, choosing layouts, adding images, organizing information, and turning that research into a finished presentation.

Missed last week? You can still join us! We’ll have everything you need to jump in and get started.

📍 Kankakee Workforce Services
450 N. Bradley Blvd., Bradley

Both events are FREE and open to the public!

Come explore a job opportunity, stay to build a new skill, and make the most of your trip! 🙌

09/01/2026

💻 Want to feel a little more confident behind a computer? Join us tomorrow!

Our Computer Basics II workshop is all about learning by DOING. Participants will work through hands-on activities designed to practice useful digital skills you can use in the workplace, during your job search, and in everyday life.

📧 Practice email and online tools
📁 Build your Google Drive skills
💻 Get more comfortable navigating a computer
🙋 Ask questions and get help along the way

You don't have to be a computer expert, and you don't have to worry about keeping up. Come learn, practice, and build your confidence!

📅 Wednesday, September 2
⏰ 11 AM–1 PM
📍 Kankakee Workforce Services
450 N. Bradley Blvd., Bradley

💲 FREE and open to the public!
💻 Use one of our computers or bring your own laptop.

To register, call (815) 802-8960, email [email protected], or go online https://www.kcc.edu/workforceservices/workshops-and-events/.

08/31/2026

🚦 The City of Kankakee is hiring Part-Time Crossing Guards! 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️
Help keep our community safe by escorting pedestrians and reminding motorists of traffic laws.

👉 Apply online today: citykankakee-il.gov/application-for-employment.php



🚦 ¡La ciudad de Kankakee está contratando guardias de cruce a tiempo parcial! 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️
Ayude a mantener segura a nuestra comunidad escoltando a los peatones y recordando a los automovilistas las leyes de tránsito.

👉 Solicite en línea hoy: citykankakee-il.gov/application-for-employment.php

08/28/2026

🎂 Mighty Cake Company is coming to Kankakee Workforce Services!

Mighty Cake Company is preparing to open its new facility in Momence and is currently hiring production workers starting at $16/hour!

Their hiring team will be at the KCC North Extension Center on Wednesday, September 2, from 9:00a.m.–3:00p.m. to meet directly with job seekers and share more about available opportunities.

Mighty Cake is hiring for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts, with a shift differential available for 3rd shift.

One important thing to know: new employees will initially complete training at Mighty Cake Company's Chicago facility. Company-provided transportation will take employees from Momence to Chicago for training, and travel time is included. Because of the training schedule, 1st shift hours may vary during this period.

📍 KCC North Extension Center
450 N. Bradley Blvd., Bradley
📅 Wednesday, September 2
⏰ 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Come meet directly with the Mighty Cake Company hiring team and learn more about becoming part of this new Kankakee County employer!

08/27/2026

🎉 Youth Work Experience Success Story: Meet Jayda!

When Jayda began her summer internship with the Kankakee County Emergency Management Agency (KCEMA) through the Workforce Services Youth Work Experience Program, she hoped to learn more about how the degree she is pursuing in GIS and meteorology could be applied in the real world.

Ten weeks later, she returned to Western Illinois University for her sophomore year with hands-on professional experience and a much clearer vision for her future.

Throughout the summer, Jayda contributed to real emergency preparedness and recovery efforts in Kankakee County. She helped research emergency shelter locations, develop flood action plans for local campgrounds, assist with tornado recovery efforts alongside United Way of Kankakee & Iroquois Counties and 211, review emergency operations plans, and more. She also completed four FEMA certifications and learned firsthand how GIS, meteorology, emergency planning, and community partnerships come together to protect and support residents.

One of the most meaningful parts of her experience was assisting residents impacted by the March 10 tornado.

“The March 10th tornado had drastic impacts on the community, and being able to contact people who were affected and hear their stories will stick with me throughout the rest of my education and career,” Jayda shared.

The experience didn't just build Jayda's résumé, it helped shape her future. Before beginning at KCEMA, she wasn't certain where her studies would ultimately lead. Today, she plans to complete her bachelor's degree in GIS and pursue a master's degree in emergency management.

“I never would have thought that working within an EMA environment could be interesting to me, but after working alongside Becky and Angela, my mind has changed. I strongly believe that emergency management could be a career that I enjoy long-term.”

For Jayda, the Youth Work Experience Program provided more than a summer job. It gave her an opportunity to serve her community, build professional skills and connections, gain confidence, and discover a career path she hadn't previously considered.

Her advice to other young people considering Youth Work Experience? “Do it as soon as you can.”

Good luck in your studies this year, Jayda! 🎓