ESL student Young Jun Park shares his feelings about studying at ORT

Hello, everybody. 

Let me briefly introduce myself. I am a sophomore in mechanical design engineering at the University of Chunbuk in South Korea. As soon as I was discharged from the military in July, 2013 in Korea. I got a phone call from my cousin in Northbrook, IL. She advised me to study English at ORT Technical Institute. She heard ORT has a great ESL program through ORT Korean advisor Soowon Kwon who has known her for a long time. My cousin really wants me to take advantage of good ESL school to improve my English skill. I am confident studying English at ORT will be beneficial for me. I am so excited to study English and make new friends at ORT Technical Institute.

                                                            

Young Jun Park, South Korea

Fall 2013 Job Fair. Press Release

On Friday, October 11, 2013, Zarem/Golde ORT Technical Institute had the pleasure

of hosting its second job fair of the year at its campus in Skokie. Sixteen employers

were present to discuss their current employment opportunities with potential

candidates. Among the companies participating in the event were Northshore

University Health System, PACE Bus Service, AAA – North Suburban

Insurance, Away Staffing Services, Inc., Chipotle, Famous Footwear, as well

as representatives of smaller, local businesses, including KonnectIT Group, Inc.,

Homewatch Caregivers, Express Employment Professionals, and Rimland

Services. The fair was a big success, drawing attention from over 50 job seekers. All

of the attendees had an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the variety of

available positions and begin the application process—both in person and online. The

representatives from the participating companies worked tirelessly in their recruitment

efforts, detailing their vacancies and describing the requirements, benefits and future

opportunities related to their specific job availability.

We are delighted to be able to provide this wonderful community service event to

employers and job seekers, not only our current and past students, but all interested

members of the local community to come together in a friendly, professional

environment. We are looking forward to hearing the success stories of successful

placements! Stay tuned for details as to our next Job Fair in 2014!

For additional information about Zarem/Golde ORT Technical Institute, please visit

our website at: www.zg-ort.edu.

ORT is saving lives, one pint at a time!

Zarem/Golde ORT Technical Institute, in partnership with the American Red Cross, is sponsoring its first Annual Blood Drive. The Blood Drive will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2013, from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at 5440 Fargo Ave, Skokie, IL 60077.  Presenting donors will receive a ticket good for FREE admission for two to Chicago’s Laugh Factory (restrictions apply).

To make an appointment to donate, please contact La Norra Dennis at 847-324-5588 Ext. 30, or Lndennis@zg-ort.edu. Walk-ins are welcomed, but note that a photo ID will be required for all donations.  Please remember to eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water prior to donating.

The need for blood donation is critical and we encourage all who can to donate. The need is constant, the gratification is instant!