Employment Center To Offer Free Career Seminars In 2021

Elk Grove Township Employment Support Center has resources and services for job-seeking residents that include: Linkedln profile critique, interviewing practice, current local employer job board, employment/career counseling, periodic career seminars & workshops as well as  resume review, job search help, and unconventional ways to find jobs.  Our staff is ready to serve those seeking a new opportunity!   We have multiple job listings posted at the West entrance to the Township offices and dozens more that are sent out via email blast.  If you, or someone you know is looking for employment, please call us at 224-222-0935.

The following is a list of FREE Career Seminars that will be presented in 2021.  Please note that all Seminars will be held from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Elk Grove Township Offices (use East entrance by flag poles) located at 600 Landmeier Road, Elk Grove Village.  Click here for a flyer recapping the seminars.

February 24 – “Establishing your Employment Value Identity” – By being able to state what your strengths are up-front, you get the interview off on the right path.

May 26 – “1st Impressions, No 2nd chances” – Getting the discussion off on the right path by preparation, appearance, attitude and opening.

August 25 – “Getting past the Gatekeeper to the Hiring Manager” – The gatekeeper’s job is to deflect people who will waste the Manager’s time.  Tactics to get them from foe into friend…. a little help from my friends”

October 27 – “Negotiating tactics for Job Offers” – You can’t always get what you want, but you may get what you need.  (Rolling Stones)

Presenter: John Chalekian
Reservations are appreciated.  Call 224-222-0935 to reserve your place at these great seminars or email  JobHelp@ElkGroveTownship.Com

Managing COVID-19 Related Anxiety

Click here for further information regarding some strategies that may help you during these unprecedented times.

Important Notice Regarding Increase in Passport Acceptance Fees – Effective Monday, April 2, 2018

The Federal Office of Management and Budget has increased the passport acceptance fee (execution fee) from $25 to $35.  Other fees for passport services remain the same.  Customers may apply for their passports through April 1st to avoid paying the higher acceptance fee.  The final rule for the acceptance fee was published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, January 31, 2018.  Use this link to view the details that can be found on the Federal Register.

Request for Proposal (RFP) – Video Production of Township Board Meetings

Elk Grove Township invites all qualified vendors to submit responses to this Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Video Production of our Township Board of Trustees’ Meetings which are typically the fourth Monday of each month.  Please click here for the complete RFP requirements and details.

Sign up for the Coast2Coast Prescription Card

To Register for a Coast2Coast Rx Card (“The Card”) Click here then click on the letter “E” to then choose “Elk Grove Township, Illinois”.  Provide any needed information and then if you want to text, email, print or share a copy of The Card .  It is a free discount prescription card honored by more than 59,000 pharmacies nationwide and it offers discounts on more than 60,000 drugs.  Just follow the easy instructions to register and then begin to receive possible discounts on your medications, dental care, eye care and pet medication costs.

Sample and Information for Coast2Coast Rx Card

Elk Grove Township will soon be welcoming a Veteran Service Officer (VSO)

  • Details about this new and exciting service will be announced in the near future.

Agency Grant Application  – 

Fiscal year 2023-2024 applications are available below and are due Friday, November 4, 2022

PLEASE NOTE: Include a copy of your most-current audited financial statement with your submitted Grant Application.

Click on the links below to see the many Agency’s funded by Elk Grove Township:

Links to our Surrounding Communities: