Lightford visits West 40 alternative learning programs

• Education
• West40
• Alternative Learning

MAYWOOD – Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) visited the West 40’s Proviso Alternative Learning Opportunity Programs (ALOPs) last week. West 40 works with local schools to provide learning opportunities to students in need of extra support.

“The students participating in these programs are incredible, and I am so humbled to have the opportunity to listen to their stories,” Lightford said. “Programs like these change the lives of our children every day, and I applaud the work West 40 and local Proviso schools do for our community.”

West 40 runs five ALOPs serving Proviso Township named HOPE, DREAM, PEACE, Seniors Plus, and the Truants Alternative and Optional Education Program.

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4th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

• Events
• Maywood

The Village of Maywood is hosting their 4th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on December 6 at the Metra station on 5th Avenue and St. Charles Road from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Solar Jobs Training Program Orientations

• Event
• Jobs
• Solar Energy

Safer Foundation, Millenium Solar Electric Training Academy, Elevate Energy and community partners are hosting orientation sessions for those interested in preparing for a career in solar energy.

Mary T. Washington Wylie Accounting Internship Preperation Program

• Higher Education
• Internships

Mary T. Washington Wylie Accounting Internship Preperation Program will be held in Chicago on January 6-8, 2020.

This award-winning program is an all-expenses paid opportunity which launches African-American and other racial/ethnic minority college students into the accounting profession with access to training, resources, and mentors. At the end of the program, employers interview the students for a variety of paid accounting internships that could lead to full-time jobs.