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Locations:

Main Library - Channahon
25207 W Channon Drive
PO Box 300
Channahon, IL 60410
Phone: 815-467-6200
Fax: 815-467-4012

Minooka Branch
109 N Wabena Avenue
PO Box 370
Minooka, IL 60447
Phone: 815-467-1600
Fax: 815-467-1632

Looking for a job? Researching careers? Preparing to take a job skills test? Three Rivers Library has a variety of resources to help you in all of your career goals.

Books:

Both branches offer a variety of books on careers, resumes, and interviewing skills.

For career research, look in 331.702

For resume help, look in 650.14

For interviewing, look in 650.14

If you need more help, just ask one of our staff members!

Online Resources:

Tutor.com offers homework help for kids, but did you know it also offers help for adult learners? Brush up on job skills, prepare for the GED and even get help with your resume. Tutor.com is open daily from 2pm-11pm and is free with your Three Rivers Library card.

Learning Express Library offers test prep for nursing, EMTs, commercial driver's licenses, civil service, cosmetology, firefighters, law enforcement, military, allied health, real estate, teaching, as well as the GED, US Citizenship and various academic tests. Learning Express also offers courses and information on business writing, resumes, interviewing, job searching, computer programs and skills improvement. All for free with your Three Rivers Library card. Just register following the directions on the site.

Career Transitions is a complete, self-paced application that walks job-seekers through the entire process from assessing strengths and interests, to exploring new opportunities, to ultimately improving the chances of landing a job.

Weblinks:

Illinois WorkNet: Illinois Worknet directs you to information on changing careers, finding jobs, gaining the training you need, furthering education and unemployment assistance.

Glass Door: A comprehensive career resource with information on 26,000+ companies including salaries, reviews and actual interview questions. Free access.

Grundy County Workforce and Workforce of Will County provide training, advice, job leads, even business clothing.

Illinois Department of Employment Security: IDES is your direct link to Illinois workforce services: job placement and referrals, unemployment insurance, employment and training programs, career and labor market information, payroll tax filing, and more.

YouthFutures: Think of Youthfutures as a very smart online search engine dedicated to your future. Better yet, think of it as a good friend with connections. If you need help, Youthfutures is where you’ll find it — from specialized technology training to family support to health services and much more.

Chicago Tribune Jobs

Definitive Chicago Area Job Guide

Career Builder

Monster.com

Other Resources:

Don't forget that we offer public use computers, fax service and of course local newspapers at our locations.

We also have free WIFI available at both library locations.