The Morton East High School and Career Center Staff

2423 S Austin Blvd.
Cicero, IL  60804

The Morton East College and Career Center Staff works with all of our students to help them with everything related to college and career. A big part of our job is connecting students to part-time job opportunities while in high school and full-time job opportunities when they graduate high school. In order to successfully guide our students, connecting with local businesses is paramount.

If you are an employer and would like to set up a classroom visit, be part of a trade fair, or host a visit to your facility please contact. 

Mr. Ryan Smith, 
College and Career Counselor 
708-780-4000 X 2229
rsmith@jsmorton.org

Ms. Lyndsay Legel, 
College and Career Center Liaison 
708-780-4000 X2806 
llegel@jsmorton.org

If you are a Morton East high school student who is looking for a job or to advance your career, please visit the link below to learn more!

Morton West High School

2400 South Home Ave.
Berwyn, IL  60402

The Morton West College and Career Center staff works with all of our students to support their post-secondary planning throughout high school. In order to successfully guide our students, connecting with local businesses is imperative.  We are looking to partner with community members who have an interest in providing students opportunities within the community.  This includes seeking part time or full-time jobs while in high school as well as post-graduation, volunteer opportunities and internship experiences.

If you are an employer and would like to set up a classroom visit, be part of a trade fair, or host a visit to your facility please contact. 

Nicole Ursetta 
College and Career Counselor
nursetta@jsmorton.org

Giovanni Ortiz 
College and Career Center Liaison 
708-780-4000 X2806 
gortiz@jsmorton.org

If you are a Morton West high school student who is looking for a job or to advance your career, please visit the link below to learn more!

Morton College Community and Continuing Education

3801 S. Central Avenue
Cicero, IL 60804

Morton College Community and Continuing Education non-credit programs reflect the latest industry and real-world development trends and offer exciting learning opportunities for our diverse community. These non-credit classes help students' reach their personal goals, whether that is employment, entertainment, or social engagement, in a short amount of time. The classes are offered in various formats in-person, hybrid, virtual and online. Continuing Education program offers non-credit certificates for job seekers in industries with high-demand positions, including Healthcare, Hospitality, and Logistics & Transportation.  Students who earn an employer-recognized certificate are much more likely to find steady employment in the industry of their choice. The certificate courses are also for professionals already working in the field who are looking to advance their careers. 

If you are an employer and would like to set up a classroom visit, be part of a trade fair, or host a visit to your facility please contact. 

Irina Cline 
Director of Community and Continuing Education
irina.cline@morton.edu
708-656-8000 x.2383

If you are a Morton College student who is looking for a job or to advance your career, please visit the link below to learn more! 

SERCO

Southwest Suburban Cook County American Job Center 
7222 W. Cermak Rd. Suite 301 
North Riverside, IL. 60546 

SERCO focuses on helping job seekers find a job for free! We are federally funded and are fully staffed with workforce development professionals that can help you find work. To enroll in this program, you have to qualify under one of the listed status': receiving unemployment insurance, exhausted your unemployment benefits, or receiving SNAP benefits. Our agency is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

If you are an employer looking to partner with SERCO click HERE and fill out the form. FUN FACT, SERCO comes at no cost for any service provided!   

Clelia Gomez
Director
cleliagomez@il.sercohq.com

Ana Granados, 
Business Service Representative
AGranados@il.sercohq.com

If you are an individual looking for work click the link below and fill out the form to start your journey. 

NAMI Metro Suburban

IPS Supportive Employment Program

7604 63RD
Summit, IL 60501

NAMI Metro Suburban IPS Supportive Employment Program is designed to help individuals with mental health issues find and/or retain employment, as well as transition from high school to college. We work with our clients,  in tangent with other supports that they may have to provide job readiness skills, career coaching, and follow along support. 
 
Services provided in English and Spanish (IPS) is an evidence-based practice supported by Dartmouth University. NAMI’s IPS adherence to best practice guidelines has made NAMI a leader in the field of employment for people with severe mental illness.
 
A NAMI Employment Specialist will work with you to come up with a career plan focused on your personal goals and preferences. The focus is on finding a balance between employment and your own recovery goals.

For individuals looking for work or employers who are looking to hire, please contact

Latesha Pike 
Program Manager
pike@namimetsub.org
708-524-2582 EX 104

Pillars Community Health

6918 Windsor Avenue
Berwyn, IL. 60402

Pillars Community Health offers a supported employment program called Individual Placement & Support (IPS) Employment Services. The IPS Employment Services program uses an evidence-based approach to help individuals with a mental illness find and maintain regular employment.

• IPS Employment Services includes placement and ongoing support with assisting with tasks like resume building, interview skills, and job retention with special attention to worker preferences and are available at NO COST.
• To be eligible, clients must meet the following criteria: express a desire to gain employment; be at least 16 years old; have a diagnosed mental illness; be willing to engage in other Pillars Community Health service or working with the Illinois Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS).

For individuals looking for work or employers who are looking to hire, please contact

Jessica Warchol
708-995-3707
Jwarchol@pchcares.org

SERCO Youth Program

Southwest Suburban Cook County American Job Center 
7222 W. Cermak Rd. Suite 301 
North Riverside, IL. 60546 

SERCO’s youth program’s serve youth ages 16-24. Our services are geared towards young adults who are disconnected from both work and school by encouraging youth to participate in paid internships while discovering a career pathway. Our programs feature, job readiness and career exploration, internship placement, sector-specific training, job retention support and wrap around services. We also offer GED services and work with the WIOA grant for certificate training.  

If you are an employer looking to partner with SERCO click HERE and fill out the form. FUN FACT, SERCO comes at no cost for any service provided!   

Clelia Gomez
Director
cleliagomez@il.sercohq.com

Sabdra Garcia 
Youth Supervisor
SGarcia@il.sercohq.com

If you are an individual looking for work click the link below and fill out the form to start your journey. 

Youth Crossroads

6501 Stanley Avenue
Berwyn, IL. 60402

Youth Crossroads supports youth, guiding them through life’s challenges, and inspiring them to discover new opportunities for personal development, healthy relationships, and positive community involvement. We help youth navigate the personal and academic challenges they face in their daily lives through counseling services, mentorship, after-school enrichment programs, youth leadership training, workforce development, college and job readiness, and community service. Youth Crossroads’ workforce development program offers high school students and young adults (ages 16-24) with introductory job training in Community Health Work, Nutrition Education, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, and Music Education.

For individuals looking for work or employers who are looking to hire, please contact

Arafat Olori 
Workforce Development Coordinator

708-484-7400 X012
ArafatO@youthcrossroads.org

Norman Alexandroff
Marketing and Fundraising Director
708-484-7400 X008
NormanA@youthcrossroads.org