South Suburban Citizen 12-30-2020 by CITIZEN NEWSPAPERS

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Citizen The Citizen: Serving The Black Community For 55 Years Week of Dec. 30, 2020

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SOUTH SUBURBAN

Kamaria Gutter will attend Washington University, in St. Louis, with a full four-year QuestBridge Scholarship. Photo courtesy of South-

Kevin Carter will attend Brown University, in Providence, Rhode Island, with a full four-year QuestBridge Scholarship. Photo courtesy

Bri’Yon Watts will attend Duke University, in Durham, North Carolina with a full four-year QuestBridge Scholarship. Photo courtesy of

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3 SENIORS RECEIVE FULL SCHOLARSHIPS

Updated COVID-19 Technical Assistance Publication Issued

CareerBuilder Survey Reveals a More Flexible Future Workforce

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY RECEIVES GRANT FROM DOMINION ENERGY FOR IT INFRASTRUCTURE, SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT, AND STUDYINTERNSHIPS Students at Central State University will expand its summer institute internship programs, increase virtual learning accessibility, and grow their endowment scholarship funds thanks to a $500,000 grant from Dominion Energy. Central State University is one of 11 historically black colleges and universities benefitting from Dominion Energy’s six-year “HBCU Promise.” The program will support endowments, capital projects, operating expenses, and educational programs in clean energy at HBCUs in Virginia, Ohio, North Carolina, and South Carolina. “Dominion Energy is proud to partner with Central State University in supporting scholarships for students and enhancing the institution’s IT infrastructure to bridge the digital divide,” said Leighton McCoy, vice president of gas distribution technical services. “This grant will also provide real-world work experience through student internships as they explore their career options. We look forward to uplifting Central State University students and highlighting their achievements as they pursue excellence and success.” Dominion Energy also has committed $10 million in scholarships to assist African American and other underrepresented minority students who reside in the company’s service area. Students can learn more and apply at DominionEnergy.com/EquityScholarships.

HEALTH

KINDBODY ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF $50,000 FERTILITY GRANT FOR BIPOC INDIVIDUALS Kindbody, a fast-growing health and fertility company, recently announced the recipients of a $50,000 fertility grant created this summer in support of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) individuals. Kindbody created the grant in partnership with Fertility for Colored Girls, a nonprofit organization that provides education, awareness and financial assistance to Black women and couples, and other women of color, experiencing infertility. After a competitive application process, the four grant recipients are Dana Bingham, Ma’Keba Spicer, Carmia Marshall and Afrika Lander. The grant will go towards covering three IVF cycles and one egg freezing cycle at Kindbody locations. “We received over 300 applications, more than 10 times as many applicants we’ve had with previous grants,” said Reverend Dr. Stacey Edwards-Dunn, who founded Fertility for Colored Girls after going through seven rounds of IVF herself. “The overwhelming amount of submissions I reviewed underscores that Black Lives Matter, and Black reproductive health matters too.”

LAW & POLITICS

EEOC ISSUES UPDATED COVID-19 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PUBLICATION The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently posted an updated and expanded technical assistance publication addressing questions arising under the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Laws related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The publication, “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws,” now includes a new section providing information to employers and employees about how a COVID-19 vaccination interacts with the legal requirements of the the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA). This includes issues pertaining to medical pre-screening questions and employer accommodations for those unable to receive a vaccination. In response to inquiries from the public, the EEOC has provided resources on its website related to the pandemic in an employment context. The agency will continue to monitor developments and provide assistance to the public as needed. More information is available at www.eeoc.gov.

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Kevin Carter, Kamaria Gutter and Bri’Yon Watts, seniors at Southland College Prep Charter High School, received full four-year scholarships from the QuestBridge National College Match Program. Watts, who will attend Duke University, in Durham, NC, said he wanted to apply for the scholarship because his grandmother and Robert Lane, Southland’s director of college admissions and alumni relations, encouraged him to apply. Carter, who will attend Brown University, in Providence, Rhode Island, lost his mother to ovarian cancer when he was in seventh grade. He said he applied for the scholarship because of his parents and also because it offered an opportunity for a full ride. Receiving the scholarship was the “best way” that he could give back to his parents, he said, and added that it alleviated some of the “stress” that came along with his “circumstances.” Gutter, who will attend Washington University, in St. Louis, said she

applied because Lane introduced it to her. Gutter, who also comes from a single parent family, wanted to take stress off of her mother. “I knew it would be a great opportunity to just really help out and make her proud of me and pursue my dreams and my goals,” she stated. Watts said he was in disbelief when he found out he had received the scholarship, but it felt good. “It took a moment to actually register and realize that all the hard work I had put in, the teacher recommendations, the supplements, the personal essays, the four years of grades in high school, devoting my time to extracurriculars, actually paid off and it showed that it actually meant something,” he said. “There are actually people out there listening to my story and understanding that I wanted to keep going,” he added. Watts went on to say that he was happy that he was able to achieve it. That sentiment was shared by Carter. He also said that it has been a blur to process everything that came out of the accomplishment. Gutter said the application process

was very strenuous and nerve-racking. She said when she found out that she received the scholarship, she was emotional. “You put in a lot of work for it, just to have your dream come true and everything that you work so hard for, it was surreal,” she said. Lane said the student’s accomplishments show the community what is possible and what students are capable of doing. He said it’s also a validation of the investment parents have made. “Each one of them have a very unique story to tell,” Lane said. He continued: “And, I think they did a fabulous job of putting their story, academically, socially and in conjunction with community, in the appropriate context.” “And, I think in doing so, really made it inevitable that they would be recognized for their achievements. I think as a group, as a collective, what it means is - it demonstrates what’s possible for the young people of the South Suburban community,” Lane said. “I just think it’s a validation of the hard work they’ve put in and [a] validation of the investment each one of their families has put in.”

CareerBuilder Survey Reveals a More Flexible Future Workforce CareerBuilder recently announced the findings from a new survey examining the impact of the pandemic on job seekers. The results show job seekers becoming more open to opportunities outside their current roles, pointing to a future workforce that is more skilled and more apt to transition into new industries. The survey results come after a month of particularly slow economic recovery in the U.S. as November saw the smallest number of jobs added in seven months, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In the survey, a third of respondents said that too much competition for jobs hampered their chances of landing a new position, indicating the need to stand out from the millions of displaced workers. A quarter of job seekers thought the most challenging part about searching for work was being unable to find jobs in their field.

The pandemic has forced an imbalance in available roles; while openings in some industries have dwindled, the economy has gained jobs in others. Job seekers are willing to adapt to these trends in the economy and match the shift in the employment landscape, with nearly 84% of survey respondents indicating they would be willing to take a job outside their current or most recent industry or role. And many are actively considering it: 61% of job seekers reported having reconsidered their current industry or role, signaling this trend is well underway. “In this type of labor market, we are advising job seekers to be more flexible when it comes to the industry or opportunity they are looking for,” said CareerBuilder President Sasha Yablonovsky, “As we are seeing in the survey results, those looking for work should

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consider pivoting to other areas where they can apply their transferrable skills. At CareerBuilder, we have made it easier for people to find available jobs based on their skillsets, not just their previous roles.” According to the survey, many job seekers are working to advance their own skillsets, positioning them to perform in more diverse roles. Seventy-five percent of professionals said they dedicated time to learning a new skill or completing an online education program during the pandemic. “Companies should commit to reskilling efforts, too, to improve how they recruit and retain candidates for the long-term. We’re helping employers understand the new ways candidates are looking for jobs and how their talent acquisition practices need to evolve for the future of a more

flexible workforce.” Yablonovsky added, “They need to take a skills-based approach to hiring and give more weight to this than past experience. This can be accomplished through smart technology, like our skill-based matching capabilities, and can help highlight candidates who have the necessary skills that can add value to the team.” Additional findings from the survey include: * Nearly 88% of respondents said they were actively searching for work; 23% had filed for unemployment. * A quarter said they strongly preferred flexible hours as a benefit included in a job offer. * 35% would turn down an offer if it didn’t allow the possibility to work remotely. For more information, visit careerbuilder. com, and to learn more about their solutions for employers, visit hiring. careerbuilder.com.

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NEWS What Workers Want: Time Off, Flexibility, Paid Leave The top three perks workers want from their employers have to do with time away from the office, according to new research from employee benefits provider Unum (NYSE: UNM). Paid time off, flexibility or remote working options, and paid family leave are the top non-insurance employee benefits among U.S. workers. Time off tops the list Despite less travel due to COVID-19, paid time off is the most-wanted work perk for the third year in a row. The national average of paid time off for U.S. workers after a year of service is 10 days per year, compared to 20 days in most European countries. “Paid time off is so important for employees’ mental health,” said Rob Hecker, vice president of Global Total Rewards at Unum. “It allows them to rest, recharge and return to work more productive.” Paid family leave more important to women Although both men and women rank paid family leave as the No. 3 most-wanted benefit, it’s more important to women (27%) than men (21%). More than 75% of all caregivers are female, and women are dropping out of the workforce at record rates due to the pandemic. Intervention, finances, and identity protection more popular Some perks rose in popularity since 2019. Employee assistance programs, which help employees with personal problems, jumped rank from No. 12 in 2019 to No. 7. Financial planning resources are in the top five perks for the first year. Identify theft protection jumped three spots to No. 8 and is the top-rated perk for Gen Z’ers. These are the top 16 non-insurance benefits for U.S. workers. 1. Generous paid time off (35%) 2. Flexible/remote working options (27%) 3. Paid family leave (24%) 4. Fitness or healthy lifestyle incentives (19%) 5. Financial planning resources (18%) 6. Professional development (17%) 7. Employee assistance program (17%) 8. ID theft protection (15%) 9. Gym membership or onsite fitness center (12%) 10. Onsite healthy food options (10%) 11. Student loan repayment benefits (9%) 12. Personalized health coaching (8%) 13. Sabbatical leave (7%) 14. Public transit assistance (7%) 15. Pet friendly offices (6%) 16. Dedicated volunteer hours (6%) Enhance your leave strategy Another Unum survey among more than 400 employers in June found 44% of companies plan to expand paid leave benefits next year. “It’s important to look holistically at your paid leave strategy,” Hecker said. “You should have a diverse portfolio of paid leave options to meet the needs of diverse employees.” Unum experts predict paid leave will remain critical after the pandemic eases since more employees are asking for it. For more information on how to plan or enhance your paid leave strategy, download the Future of Leave guide here: https://www.unum.com/total-leave

The communication challenges posed during COVID-19 are driving some to address their hearing sooner than they may have otherwise. Photo courtesy of Getty Images

Overcoming the Mask Tips for communicating through COVID-19 Family Features - It can be challenging to communicate through masks, 6-feet of social distance, physical barriers and other factors due to COVID-19 that have changed daily life. For people with hearing loss, this is an especially challenging time. In a telling sign of increased hearing difficulty, usage of online hearing tests increased 500% since the pandemic began. “With COVID-19 and masks, everyday tasks are a source of frustration, such as asking a question at the grocery store deli or talking to someone from behind a customer service desk,” said Bill Schiffmiller, a lifelong hearing aid user and founder and CEO of Akoio, a hearing wellness company. “It’s a triple threat because masks reduce the loudness of the voice, muffle pronunciation and eliminate visuals like facial expressions and lip reading.” Data shows people who can’t hear others begin to stay away from other people, and social isolation can lead to anxiety and depression. People who have trouble hearing also tend to have higher hospitalization rates and longer hospital stays, according to research published in “JAMA Otolaryngology.” Among those 55 and older who have hearing loss, 58% don’t use hearing aids. In the past, statistics have shown people waiting up to seven years before getting a hearing aid from the time of diagnosis. However, the communication challenges posed during COVID-19 are driving some to address their hearing sooner than they may have otherwise. Help Someone Hear You Better * Consider the mask you’re wearing. Clear masks provide a visual difference, helping with lip reading and facial expressions. The plastic in clear masks, however, can muffle sound too much for some. According to audiologist Dr. Shivani Patel, high-frequency hearing loss is common, making female voices difficult to hear. In this situation, research has found standard medical masks tend to transfer sound best. Try different masks to see what works for you. www.citizennewspapergroup.com

* Minimize background noise. Music, construction, other conversations, heaters and fans can make it challenging to communicate when wearing a mask. * Avoid “cavernous” rooms. An environment with mostly hard surfaces, such as a large meeting room or gymnasium, offers minimal sound dampening and can make hearing comprehension more diﬃcult. * Maintain eye contact. Look directly at the person you’re speaking to and speak clearly, helping him or her read some of your facial expressions. When using video conference services, look directly into the camera in a well-lit room and ensure you have clear picture quality to help with lip reading. * Be patient. Remember the increased challenges people with hearing loss are facing now. If communication becomes too challenging through a mask, have a backup plan such as pen and paper or a smartphone note-taking app. When You’re Having Trouble Hearing * Talk to your friends and family. Tell them what you’re experiencing and be clear and direct in expressing your thoughts and feelings. Ask whether they have noticed your hearing troubles and listen to their feedback. * Describe specific instances and circumstances when your hearing is affected most. Armed with this knowledge, friends and family can help you manage various situations. * Determine a plan of action. Set an appointment to have your hearing checked by an audiologist. If you wear a hearing aid, be sure to carry extra batteries. Notice ways to adjust your environment to reduce background noise. * Make hearing wellness a priority. Data shows hearing is important to a person’s mental and physical wellness, and untreated hearing loss can have multiple health consequences. Find more hearing resources, downloadable guides and an audiologist finder at akoio.com. SOURCE: Akoio

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BUSINESS

Top Business Leaders Launch OneTen

Ben & Jerry’s new Change the Whirled flavor honors Colin Kaepernick’s activism work.

Ben & Jerry’s and Colin Kaepernick Unite to Change the Whirled Ben & Jerry’s is honoring Colin Kaepernick, one of the most prominent social activists, with his very own flavor: “Change the Whirled.” This flavor celebrates Kaepernick’s courageous work to confront systemic oppression and to stop police violence against Black and Brown people. As an aspiring social justice company, Ben & Jerry’s believes Kaepernick represents the very best of us, willing to use his power and platform in the pursuit of equity and justice rooted in a commitment to love and resistance. The ice cream maker aims to honor Kaepernick, sweetening the long struggle for justice, and making his vision a reality to Change the Whirled. Kaepernick’s portion of the proceeds from sales of Change the Whirled will support the work of Know Your Rights Camp. Kaepernick founded Know Your Rights Camp in Oakland, CA in 2016 to advance the liberation and well-being of Black and Brown communities. The Camp’s curriculum is designed around 10 points, including that Black and Brown people have the rights to be free, healthy, brilliant, safe, loved, courageous, alive, trusted, educated and to know their rights. Change the Whirled is a Non-Dairy offering, which is important to the vegan Kaepernick. Ben & Jerry’s currently offers more than a dozen Non-Dairy, vegan fan favorites. Kaepernick’s flavor features a caramel Non-Dairy

sunflower butter base with fudge chips, graham cracker swirls and chocolate cookie swirls. “I’m honored to partner with Ben & Jerry’s on Change the Whirled,” said Kaepernick. “Their commitment to challenging the anti-Black roots of policing in the United States demonstrates a material concern for the wellbeing of Black and Brown communities. My hope is that this partnership will amplify calls to defund and abolish the police and to invest in futures that can make us safer, healthier, and truly free.” “Colin Kaepernick and his Know Your Rights Camp is the perfect partner for Ben & Jerry’s to continue to advance our work on issues of racial justice,” said Matthew McCarthy, CEO of Ben & Jerry’s. “Ben & Jerry’s is proud to diversify our flavor portfolio by honoring Kaepernick with a full-time flavor. We deeply respect how Colin uses his voice to protest racism, white supremacy and police violence through the belief that ‘love is at the root of our resistance. We have tremendous hope in what we can accomplish together,” he added. Change the Whirled will be available as a full-time flavor at Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shops and on store shelves nationwide in the United States beginning in 2021 with a suggested MSRP of $4.99-$5.49. Change the Whirled will also be available to fans in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands. To learn more about Ben & Jerry’s, visit: benjerry.com www.citizennewspapergroup.com

A coalition of leading CEOs and organizations recently came together to announce the formation of OneTen, an organization that will combine the power of these committed American companies to upskill, hire and promote one million Black Americans over the next 10 years into family-sustaining jobs with opportunities for advancement. In this moment when all Americans share an aspiration for greater economic opportunity, leading executives and employers across industries are taking action to make a meaningful, measurable and lasting systemic impact on racial and economic justice and to create a more equitable society. OneTen connects employers with talent partners, leading nonprofits and other skill-credentialing organizations that support the development of diverse talent. OneTen was founded by Ken Chenault, chairman and managing director of General Catalyst and former chairman and CEO of American Express; Ken Frazier, chairman and CEO of Merck; Charles Phillips, managing partner of Recognize, chairman of the Black Economic Alliance and former CEO of Infor; Ginni Rometty, executive chairman and former CEO of IBM and Kevin Sharer, former chairman and CEO of Amgen and former faculty member at Harvard Business School. All five founders will serve on the Board of OneTen together with other participating CEOs. Frazier and Rometty will serve as co-chairs. “This is a moment in time for Americans to move past our divisions to come together and reach our full potential as a nation. Our country’s workforce of the future will be an increasingly diverse one,” said Frazier. “Through the creation of one million jobs for Black Americans over the next 10 years, OneTen has the potential to address persistent inter-generational gaps in opportunity and wealth.” OneTen is not just philanthropy. Rather, it is a coalition of leaders across industries who are committed to ensuring that Black Americans with the skills and aptitude to earn success also have the opportunity to achieve success. Recognizing that the current system is not inclusive enough and has reinforced systemic barriers that have prevented many Black Americans from the opportunity to earn success, OneTen has set out to change the way companies provide more equitable environments to drive better business outcomes and benefit all employees. The newly established organization will cultivate an ecosystem that

brings together major employers, in partnership with the nation’s leading non-profits and other skillcredentialing organizations, to create a more flexible talent pipeline and practices that will allow employees and employers to thrive by shifting to a skills-first paradigm. “OneTen links our companies with the critical work we know we need to do to improve racial equity in America,” said Rometty. “This will not only help our individual companies, but by removing structural barriers that have disproportionately hindered Black Americans from joining the middle-class, it will also help lift all Americans. By bringing together a coalition of key leaders and asking them to make long-term commitments, we have the ability to change employment practices and help break down systemic barriers opening the door to full participation in our economy.” OneTen is launching with the support of 37 founding CEOs and companies across industries. Members include: Accenture, ADP, Allstate, American Express, Amgen, Aon, AT&T, Bain & Company, Bank of America, Cargill, Caterpillar, Cisco, Cleveland Clinic, Comcast, Deloitte, Delta Air Lines, Eli Lilly, General Motors, HP Inc., Humana, IBM, Illinois Tool Works, Intermountain Healthcare, Johnson & Johnson, Lowe’s, Medtronic, Merck, Nike, Nordstrom, PepsiCo, Roper Technologies, Stryker, Target, Trane Technologies, Verizon, Walmart and Whirlpool Corporation. These founding companies look forward to welcoming additional members, including small and medium-size businesses, which power the majority of the U.S. economy. OneTen will work with employers, education partners and upskilling partners to design educational and employment solutions. Together, these partners will better develop, retain and advance diverse and underrepresented talent, more broadly, but with an explicit commitment to hire or promote Black Americans without four-year degrees. OneTen’s role in the talent ecosystem will be local, reflecting the workforce development landscape, and focus on reducing exclusionary hiring practices, identifying robust and new talent sources, and ensuring that adequate and equitable career pathways for advancement exist. In January 2021, the organization will begin working with partner employers to improve workplace inclusivity practices and will connect talent providers to partner employers shortly thereafter.

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CITIZEN On The Move

HOOP HARD OR GET OFF THE COURT 2020 Female's Winter League Basketball Playoffs And Championship

The event was held recently in the Village of Dolton and was hosted by Larry and

Recce. Congratulations is in order for all the players for hooping hard and staying on the court.

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FASHION

Black-Owned Cosmetics Brand releases Red and Berry Lipstick Collection Every makeup-wearer needs the perfect red lip, and Juvia’s Place’s Reds and Berries Lipstick Collection features an array of red and berry-colored lipsticks, lip-glosses and two lip liners. The Reds and Berries Collection is a follow-up to the Nude Lipstick Collection, which launched in July. The Reds and Berries collection contains 9 velvet matte lipsticks ($14 each)

The Reds Cherry Family 1. So Red 2. Afrik 3. The Perfect Red

The Berries Family 1. Frenemy 2. Drama Queen 3. Oh Damn The set also includes two liquid lipsticks: 1. Scarlet 2. saRed Velvet

The Reds Wine Family 1. Rouge 2. Rude Girl 3. Fierce

6 Lip Glosses ($13 each) 1. Ruby Rose 2. Sweet Beets 3. Maroon

broken down into three color families: Red Cherry, Red Wine and Berries.

4. She’s Royal 5. Culture 6. Cherry Love 2 Luxe Lip Liners ($10 each) 1. Wine 2. RUBY The complete collection can be purchased for $224. Founded in 2015 by Chichi Eburu, Juvia’s Place is a Black-owned cosmetic

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brand. Today, Juvia’s Place is one of the most celebrated makeup lines currently on the market and is known for their African-themed palettes

and richly pigmented blushes and highlighters. The Red and Berries Lipstick Collection can be purchased at https://www. juviasplace.com/collections/lips

Barber College At South Suburban College in South Holland Offers Quick Access To A Career Credential And Wages The South Suburban College Board of Trustees recently approved the hiring of its first ever Barber College faculty, Bobby Mattison, at its November board meeting. Chairman Frank M. Zuccarelli and the SSC Board first announced the establishment program last December. The college subsequently received full approval from the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) this year as well as its licensure from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). Construction for the new, fully equipped barbering facility has already been completed at the college’s Main Campus in South Holland. Mattison will begin leading the program effective January 4, 2021 as SSC readies to open for the spring semester. A licensed barber and barbering instructor, Mattison was instrumental in growing and licensing a Barbering Program at Statesville Correctional Center, and most recently at Cook County Juvenile Detention Center. He also opened a private business called Legacy Barber College with a partner in Glenwood, IL, for which he was featured on ABC News. Mattison says he looks forward to creating new opportunities for others to become barbers. “You have to find something you love and would do it for free, but find a way to get paid for it,” said Mattison. “Barbering is that for me and I know it can be for so many others.” The SSC Barbering program was established in part by a Workforce Equity Initiative (WEI) grant the college received through the Illinois Community College Board which included funding for several new in-demand programs. The WEI project is designed to create, support and expand short-term workforce training opportunities in high need areas within SSC District #510. Through expanded access, opportunity, and support services, the project is anticipated to yield impactful outcomes for individuals, families, communities, local businesses. The Barbering curriculum is a 17-month credit program leading to professional certification. SSC will be offering a 41-hour

South Suburban College recently announced the opening of a Barber College at its South Holland Campus.

Barber Technician (BT) Certificate and a 60hour Associate of Applied Science Degree in Barbering track for students seeking a college degree as a part of the program. Both tracks will include preparation and testing for National Barbering Written Licensing Examination, which is essential to applying for licensure in Illinois. “South Suburban College’s Barbering Program will be the only active public Barber School in the state,” added Matt Beasland,

Dean of Adult & Continuing Education and administrator over the Barber College. “It will provide our constituents with quick access to a career credential that can lead to family sustaining wages.” According to BLS data, the average salary for a Barber in Illinois is $42,930, or $20.64 per hour with an increase in demand of 9% by 2026. In the Southland area, there are currently 286 new job openings for barbers.

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For more information about Barber School and the WEI programs at SSC, please call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2413, email workforceequity@ ssc.edu or visit www.ssc.edu/wei. Most SSC courses will continue to be offered through the virtual classroom model during the Spring 2021 Semester, with exceptions for some programs such as Barbering. Social distancing and PPE will be used as appropriate for in-person classes.

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MONEY Want Extra Cash in Your Pocket? Try Saving on Car Insurance (StatePoint) When it comes to saving money, it helps to cut out smaller expenses that add up over time – like frequent lunch dates, unused gym memberships or online subscriptions. But if you really want to make a dent in your budget, you need think bigger. How big? Well, consider that after a home, a car is the single most expensive thing many people will ever buy, and cars need insurance. And you need that insurance if, for example, you injure someone in a crash or damage their car, or your own car is stolen or damaged in bad weather. Should such an incident occur, you’ll likely consider it money well spent. But that doesn’t mean you should pay more for it than you need to. Here are three ways to reduce car insurance expenses. 1. Purchase safe car models. The cost to insure a particular car depends on several factors, but one is safety. The auto industry and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration test cars to determine their safety ratings, and insurance companies build on that information by reviewing customer claims data to see how the vehicles perform over time in the real world. The result? Safer vehicles tend to be less expensive to insure. 2. Keep it clean. Insurance companies use information about you to determine your likelihood of having a crash and filing a claim. One thing they consider is your driving history, because they have found that past performance can help predict what will happen in the future. If you’ve had speeding tickets, accidents or other violations within the last few years, your auto insurance rate may be higher than if you have a clean driving record. Research has also shown a correlation between good credit and good driving. Certain credit information may predict future insurance claims, so some insurance companies may use credit history to help determine the cost of car insurance. 3. Take advantage of discounts and special programs. Just about every insurance company offers discounts, so be sure to ask your insurance agent which ones apply to you. For example, you may be able to get a multi-policy discount if you insure multiple cars, or a car and a home with the same company. And depending on what type of car you drive and its features, (e.g. factory-installed airbags, anti-theft devices, anti-lock brakes) you may be eligible for discounts. Also explore unique and out-of-the-box programs that can save you money. For example, Erie Insurance has a program for their customers called YourTurn that gives drivers rewards in the form of gift cards just for doing something many people already do – drive safely. Drivers just install an app on their phone that measures factors like speeding, hard braking and phone usage and provides scores and feedback to encourage better driving habits. Based on the score, they can earn rewards that they can redeem for gift cards or donate to charity. Besides the financial benefit, the app has been shown to reduce risky driving behaviors, which can lead to safer roads for everyone, and ultimately lower insurance costs. To learn more about the Erie Insurance YourTurn program, visit erieinsurance.com/blog/your-turn. When it comes to having more money in your pocket, don’t overlook the bigger opportunities like getting the most value from your car insurance. ________________________________________

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