Careers & Training

Profiles of 30 million U.S. businesses and 220 million residents. Ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities and finding friends.

This valuable resource includes full-length practice tests for GED, SAT, ACT, AP, PSAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, TOEFL, U.S. citizenship, and more. It offers information on undergraduate and graduate programs and tuition and scholarship assistance, as well as a resume builder and interviewing advice.

Provides up to date information on relevant topics from starting a company, operations management and sales to growing or rescuing a business. The database contains nearly 400 full-text periodicals and over 450 full-text reference books.

Provides full text coverage for nearly 340 trade and industry related periodicals.

GCFGlobal offers free, self-paced online tutorials to help you learn a variety of skills, including basic computer and typing skills, basic Internet skills and online safety, Microsoft Office, resume writing, job hunting, and more!   

Provides vital employment services to Illinois residents and employers, analyzing and disseminating actionable labor market information, and administering unemployment insurance programs.​

Find career information on duties, education & training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations.

Local resources for both job-seekers and employers who are looking for workers.