Helping job seekers prepare to land a job through skills training, coaching, and community support.
The Barrington Career Center is a volunteer-driven, non-profit agency in Barrington, IL, dedicated to helping clients develop effective job search strategies and skills. Whether you are facing unemployment, underemployment, undergoing a career transition, re-entering the workforce, or seeking your first job, the Barrington Center is here to assist you. We also provide resources for those exploring Barrington IL jobs and navigating the job market in Chicago.
At the Barrington Center, we provide a positive, supportive, and affirming environment while offering a wide range of programs, services, and resources. Our goal is to prepare our clients to pursue rewarding employment, particularly in Barrington IL jobs, within today’s highly competitive and changing marketplace, making us a vital resource in the career center Chicago area.
At The Barrington Center, we focus on making the maximum positive effort for our community while minimizing expenses for our clients. We provide the same level of support typically found in full service job placement centers, ensuring that those seeking Barrington IL jobs have easy access to our resources. Our location is close and easily accessible, making it convenient for anyone in need of assistance from a career center in Chicago.
Jennifer W. - Dec 2025
After 24 years in federal government, I’m thrilled to be starting my dream position in state government. I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity to continue serving people experiencing homelessness and to apply decades of skills and lived expertise to this work. I can’t thank The Barrington Center enough for the invaluable workshops, coaching, and Executive Leadership Alliance networking opportunities they provide, which are essential for anyone seeking Barrington IL jobs. I'm excited to leverage the resources from the career center in Chicago and so much more!
John J. - Jul 2024
Joining the Barrington Career Center has been the best $200 I've spent during my unemployment. Not only did this experience provide me with productive activities while searching for barrington il jobs, but the Barrington Career Center also offered a supportive community to connect with and share my progress. I found being a member of the Barrington Center to be incredibly beneficial in my job search, especially compared to other options like the career center in Chicago.
Joel G. - Jul 2024
What an amazing experience at the Barrington Center! The team was incredibly knowledgeable, and the resources provided were invaluable. The service offered had a remarkable impact on fostering a positive attitude for me, and I learned a lot about myself and the job search process, especially in relation to Barrington IL jobs. I will truly miss working with the team and the ELA group at the Barrington Center.
Awards
The Barrington Career Center Voted a Neighborhood Fave in Nextdoor’s 2024 Local Business Awards.