The Troy school district in Illinois have announced that they are hiring for education jobs in Illinois.

They have already acquired new leadership for the 2010-11 school year. Kristin Copes has been hired as the new principal for Troy Hofer Elementary School.

According to SuburbanChicagoNews.com, Copes just completed her 16th year in education. Her employment with Troy started during the 2009-10 school year when she accepted the split assistant principal position at Troy Hofer and Troy Shorewood elementary schools. She replaces Robert Bauhmann.

Copes has a Bachelor of Science degree from Eastern Illinois University.

Brooke Allen will be the assistant principal at Troy Hofer.

In pay news, the Troy school board voted to keep the pay for substitute teachers and teaching assistants the same as last year, $95 per day for teachers and $65 for teaching assistants.

Last week Governor Pat Quinn signed a bill designed to increase care for patients in long-term facilities, a move that will spark the hiring of nurses aide jobs in Illinois.

Before the law takes effect, nursing homes all over Illinois are starting to hire. Governor Quinn has promised funds to help these facilities hire new workers.

According to GuidetoNursingHomes.com, Illinois is working to improve nursing home care across the state, and new legislation signed last week by Governor Pat Quinn will provide a major push for these efforts.

Over the past year, Illinois has had a number of incidents at nursing homes, and they want to do everything they can to ensure that residents are safe and receiving great care.

This legislation was needed for the state, but it unfortunately comes at a bad economic time since Illinois is up against a $13 billion budget deficit.

Incoming nursing care reps will now be subjected to beefed up requirements and background checks to ensure only the most capable candidates get screened on to the next step.

All incoming nursing residents will also get psychological screening to determine the level of care that is needed.

Mentally ill patients will be discharged to other wards and programs, so that the homes can accomodate those who do not need such intensive care and no one’s safety is compromised.

Afni, Inc. of Bloomington will be holding a job fair to fill several customer service jobs in Illinois.
Afni, Inc. is a leading provider of contact center solutions and receivables management services to many of the nation’s largest companies. Afni is a privately-held company headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, with facilities in Illinois, Arizona, Kentucky, Texas, Missouri, and Alabama.

They’re looking to fill about 200 positions at a new facility in Leesburg, officials said. It has scheduled an on-site job fair from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at 425 N. Third St. in Leesburg. Read the rest of this entry »

The Chicago Public Schools Board of Education has eliminated over 600 teaching jobs in Illinois, as part of statewide effort to tackle a large budget deficit.

Around 1400 more teachers and staff are expected to be let go within the next few weeks.
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The Union Pacific Railroad is close to getting almost $100 million in federal money for track improvements, a move that could create hundreds of construction jobs in Illinois.

Sen. Dick Durbin has said that he’s confident this high speed rail project will get off the ground and get going.

The current agreement does not allow high-speed passenger rail. A new deal between Union Pacific and the Illinois Department of Transportation does not obligate Union Pacific to allow high speed rail trains.

Instead, the federal money will be spent on concrete ties and new rail on 90 miles of UP line between Alton and Springfield and between the capital city and Lincoln.

The railroad will own all the rights of the improvements, and high-speed rail can’t go forward without their approval.

Durbin doesn’t want to wait for the approval. He said he wants to move forward with the project now so that much-needed jobs open up.

About 900 jobs are expected to be created from the track improvements.

But a local union business manager said they’ve yet to receive any calls asking for people who can work, and Union Pacific is under no obligation to hire state workers. The railroad is supposed to supply the labor.

Durbin remains upbeat on the high-speed plans despite the lack of provision.

The decision to hire a financial planner or advisor to help you with your money has always been a good idea, but Robb Hill wants you to ask yourself these questions before hiring a financial advisor in Illinois.

When it comes to selecting the right one for you this is where most people find themselves confused, frustrated and feeling like they’re taking a stab in the dark. After all, who has ever taught you “How to choose the right one?” It’s a tough choice for most, because you know we’re in our high school or college courses that date to just about financial planning to secure our financial well-being is, let alone how to pick the right team of professionals to help you out! People are scared and nervous, wondering things like; how do I know this person is any good? What should I look for? What kinds of questions should I ask? When should I believe their great claims, and know what’s real or not? Will this person rip me off? How much say do I have when it comes to making the best decisions with my money? Will I have all the options to weigh before being convinced to do something? Will this person continue to properly monitor and update my financial planning? And the list goes on.

Admittedly, how to choose the right person to help you out is harder than the decision to hire one in the first place. In fact, one of the biggest questions people face is how to know if they’re working in your best interest or for their best interest! This may not shock you, but there are definitely some people out there who are working for their own greedy personal gain, versus your gain. This is disgusting it and is wrong but it happens. It’s a reality we have to accept. That’s why you’ve probably heard some people like Diane Sawyer do cover stories on how to avoid getting ripped off by your financial planner or advisor. Or CNN’s news story on how to know the pro’s from the cons in the financial planning industry. Yes, these are very important things for the consumer to be aware of. However, as with most of the media and the press, they left the consumer wondering what to do that, or if to hire a financial professional at all! That is as much truth behind the fact there are good financial planners as there are bad. But the task is for the consumer to know…

How to detect the good from the bad:

First of all, YOU are the one who is ultimately responsible for your financial situation both now and down the road. YOU must take the steps necessary to assure yourself a financial portfolio that is secure and profitable. And hiring a financial professional can be very helpful in working with you to reach your money goals and Financial Security. Secondly, it’s your responsibility, if you choose to have someone help you out, to know what to look for end what to look out for when hiring one. Assuming that you like to work with a pro, instead of a “con”, you first need to know some overall general things such as: if their recommendations are for your best interest or for their own personal gain.

If they are just in the business of selling financial products to line their own pockets, instead of yours. If their credentials me a lot, or aren’t worth a penny! If their great claims about why you should hire them are true and if they can be backed up with references from others they’ve truly helped. If they are more into me, me, me, instead of you, you, you, (Hint: can typically tell by their advertising efforts-if all they’re doing is promoting themselves and their products in their fancy ads and brochures lookout!)

There are literally dozens of things you must look out for, plus a detailed list of 10 questions you must seek answers to before you hire a financial planner or advisor! That way, you can rest assured that you are in good hands! For a free copy of these detailed questions posed everything else you must know; please fill out the contact information located on the contact us page. Armed with this report, you will have the ammunition you need to make sure you deal with someone who is right for you, and that has your best interests at heart! Don’t put yourself the risk; visit www.hillenterprises1.com.

Call it a big loss for Illinois: environmental services firm Crystal Clean will be opening a new oil recycling facility in Indianapolis, dashing hopes of more environmental jobs in Illinois.

According to a press release, Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCCI) has selected Indianapolis as the site for its used oil re-refining facility and intends to create up to 75 new jobs by 2013.
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Electronics supplier Hella has announced that they will be opening a number of jobs, including engineer jobs in Illinois.

They will also be hiring in Plymouth, Michigan. The company expects that around 20 engineering positions will be available.

According to a press release on Earthtime, Hella is hiring engineer and other staff professionals in North America to meet a growing demand for automotive electronic compoenents.

A global supplier of electronics and lighting, Hella expects to fill more than 20 positions at facilities in Plymouth, Mich., and Flora, Ill., through the third quarter of this year, according to Dr. Martin Fischer, president of Hella Electronics and the Hella Corporate Center USA in Plymouth. The company plans to hire additional employees later this year, as well.

Fischer said the company expects to grow its electronics business in the NAFTA trade region at an annual rate of 20 percent or more to keep pace with increased vehicle sales, consumer interest in more fuel-efficient cars and demand for new radar-based driver-assistance systems. This demand may help the U.S. auto industry return to annual sales of 14 million or more, as many analysts have predicted.

“We currently offer a variety of electrical components that will help automakers meet new government emissions and fuel-economy requirements,” the Hella executive said.

Products based on 24-GHz radar technology are expected to spark additional sales for the company and include systems that help drivers maintain a safe distance between vehicles, assist with lane changes, and provide blind-spot and rear cross-traffic alerts.

“Radar technology definitely will help us maintain our leadership position in the development of driver-assistance systems,” Fischer explained, “Radar operates in all weather conditions and automakers are receiving a positive response for these systems from consumers.”

Hella is following the lead of several other automotive manufacturers in adding jobs in engineering and product development. Ford Motor Company, for example, recently announced plans to add up to 50 engineers to expand its line-up of electric and hybrid-electric vehicles. BMW, Chrysler Group, Daimler, General Motors, Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan and Toyota Motors also are planning to have electric vehicles in production by 2013.

Fischer said that in addition to positions in engineering and product development, Hella also has openings in human resources, quality control and sales. At www.hella.com/careers Hella provides additional information on job openings and how to submit job applications.

The Thomson prison facility has announced they are moving forward with plans to begin hiring for law enforcement jobs in Illinois.

Obama plans to hold Guantanamo detaineers in the facility and the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Prisons needs staff to assist with the new prisoners.

The Bureau of Prisons wants to secure the facility this year, and appraisals of the property are underway. But the likelihood that it will be ever occupied remains dim.
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According to a recent Manpower survey, job growth in Illinois remains flat, which doesn’t bode well for the thousands of unemployed workers in the state.

Overall, the survey showed that employer hiring plans for the third quarter also remains flat, despite recent positive stats showcased in the media.

A seasonally adjusted net 6% of firms saying they intend to hire, up from 5% in the second quarter.
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