Free community resource room opens in McHenry
The Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois recently opened a free community resource room for the residents of McHenry, Illinois that focuses on building careers and skills related to desired careers.
The new resource room contains 10 computers complete with access to the internet and printing services, a projector for presentations, a phone, a fax machine, and a Resource Specialist to assist those who are unsure of how to use any of the equipment or who need to find a job. In addition, the resource room will hold training classes to teach people such skills as how to use a computer and polish a resumé. Employers are also invited to use this room and will be hosting job fairs and other employment events to attract people in the area. Goodwill will be using the room for training as well.
The Goodwill Director of Mission Services, Courtney Geiger, said in a statement regarding the new addition to the community:
The new resource room will be open on Mondays from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm and on Tuesdays through Fridays from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm.
The new resource room contains 10 computers complete with access to the internet and printing services, a projector for presentations, a phone, a fax machine, and a Resource Specialist to assist those who are unsure of how to use any of the equipment or who need to find a job. In addition, the resource room will hold training classes to teach people such skills as how to use a computer and polish a resumé. Employers are also invited to use this room and will be hosting job fairs and other employment events to attract people in the area. Goodwill will be using the room for training as well.
The Goodwill Director of Mission Services, Courtney Geiger, said in a statement regarding the new addition to the community:
"We are thrilled to open this Resource Room and work with the great partner agencies in McHenry County to offer additional services to the residents of this area. We look forward to serving individuals and the community."
The new resource room will be open on Mondays from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm and on Tuesdays through Fridays from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm.