Metropolitan Family Services Hiring Event

You're Invited! Upcoming Hiring Events in South Chicago!

Looking for your next job opportunity? Don’t miss our Community Hiring Events — happening this summer and fall at Metropolitan Family Services and Vodak Library!

✅ Dates & Times:

📍 Friday August 22, Sept 19, & Oct 17 – 12pm–2pm @ Vodak Library (3710 E. 106th St)

Employers are hiring for:
🚚 CDL Drivers
🚌 Bus Aides
🚓 Security & First Responders
👩‍⚕️ RN’s, LPN’s, CNA’s, Home Health Aides
👷 Laborers & Maintenance
🧑‍🏫 Counselors & Case Managers
📞 Customer Service
🧠 Human Resources & Internships
🏗️ Engineers
🚆 Train Conductors
📦 Forklift Operators
🌍 Community Outreach Specialists
...and more!

📢 Open to the public – bring your resume 

• Event Type
  Job/Career Fair
• Series
  Job Fair/Virtual Job Fair

You are invited to the

Veterans Day Celebration at the DuQuoin State Fair!

What:  Veterans Day at the DuQuoin State Fair

When: Sunday August 24th,  10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.  EST

Where: DuQuoin State Fairgrounds, Exhibition Hall, 655 Executive Dr, Du Quoin, IL 62832

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM   Benefits Expo

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM    Veterans Lunch (Free to veterans and immediate family)

11:30 AM – 1:30 PM    Entertainment

1:35 PM – 2:30 PM      Veterans Day Program     

The Veterans Day Program will honor God Star Families. 

This event is sponsored by IDES and the DuQuoin State Fair.

• Event Type
  Other

You are Invited to Attend the Pepsi Mid America Walk-In Mondays Hiring Event

 What: Pepsi Mid America Walk-In-Monday Hiring Event

When: Mondays 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Where: Pepsi Mid America

             1400 West Jaycee Avenue

              Effingham, IL

 Exciting opportunities await you at our Effingham Depot. We are currently seeking dedicated individuals for the following positions:

Merchandiser

Route Sales (Paid training for non-CDL holders)

Snack Route Sales (Paid training for non-CDL holders)

If you are dependable with a willingness to work and a desire to learn and grow, we want you on our team!

This event is sponsored by Pepsi Mid America and the Illinois Department of Employment

Security

• Event Type
  Job/Career Fair
• Series
  Job Fair/Virtual Job Fair

Reach your career goals! Achieve Success!

Free Employment Readiness Workshops!

Find out how you can get the job you DESERVE!

 What:  Employment Readiness workshops.

When: August 26, 2025 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Resume Basics

                                            11:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Resume Writing 

Where:  Marion VA Medical Center, Behavioral Health Building, Room #151

               2401 West Main Street Marion, IL 62959-1165

These employment focused workshops are designed to help individuals obtain the career they desire. Professional instructors and free workbooks are supplied. There is no fee to attend.

This event is sponsored by IDES and OBTT.

• Event Type
  Workshop

Online Event

https​:​/​/illinois​.webex​.com​/webappng​/sites​/illinois​/webinar​/webinarSeries​/register​/35817eb181f74fcb869a65fafc18e​dfd...

• Event Type
  Webinar

https​:​/​/business​.gscc​.org​/events​/details​/the-chamber-fall-job-fair-266​05...

Join us on Tuesday, August 26th, 2025, to explore job and career offerings by many Springfield, IL area employers! Industries hiring include: administrative, education, healthcare, information technology, management, sales, and more! The Job Fair will be held at the Crowne Plaza Convention Center (3000 S. Dirksen Parkway), from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

Please visit www.gscc.org or call 217.525.1173 for more information. 

• Event Type
  Job/Career Fair
• Series
  Job Fair/Virtual Job Fair

You are invited to participate in the Intermountain Electronics Open Interviews Wednesday Event

What: Intermountain Electronics Open Interviews Wednesday Event

When: Every Wednesday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Where: Intermountain Electronics

400 Swan Avenue

Centralia, IL

                      IE is Hiring Skilled Technicians!

    Offering: Work Life Balance Shifts

Engaging Work

Great Benefits

Training

Hiring Veterans!

This event is sponsored by the Illinois Department of Intermountain Electronics and the

Illinois Department of Employment Security

• Event Type
  Job/Career Fair
• Series
  Job Fair/Virtual Job Fair

You are Invited to Attend the Arrowleaf Coffee and Career Opportunities Discussion

What: Arrowleaf Coffee and Career Opportunities Discussion

When: Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 10:00 am  – 2:00 pm

Where: CrackerBarrel

             5035 Hinkleville Rd.

              Paducah, KY

Coffee & Careers

Please join us for a free cup of coffee and discuss career Opportunities at Arrowleaf!

Competitive pay and benefits

Questions?

Call or text 618.652.7094

This event is sponsored by Arrowleaf and the Illinois Department of Employment

Security

• Event Type
  Job/Career Fair
• Series
  Job Fair/Virtual Job Fair

You are Invited to Attend the Walgreens Distribution Center Walk-In Wednesdays

What: Walgreens Distribution Center Walk in Wednesdays

When: Wednesdays 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Where: Walgreens Distribution Center

             5100 Lake Terrace NE

              Mount Vernon, IL

Please join us Wednesdays from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at Walgreens

 Distribution Center for Walk-in Wednesday.

  This event is sponsored by Walgreens Distribution Center and the Illinois Department of

Employment Security

• Event Type
  Job/Career Fair
• Series
  Job Fair/Virtual Job Fair

https​:​/​/www​.uhchi​.org​/...

• Event Type
  Informational
• Grade Levels
  Adult Education/Bridge Program
• Field of Interest
  Employability Skills Standards Education and Training Industry Competencies WIOA Hospitality and Tourism
• Frequency
  Quarterly
• Series
  Apprenticeship Week Career & Technical Education Month WIOA

You are Invited to Attend the GDB International Open Interviews Wednesday

 What: GDB International Open Interviews Wednesday

When: Wednesdays 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Where: GDB International

            17396 Mockingbird Rd.

             Nashville, IL

 Please join us Wednesdays from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at GDB

International for Open Interviews Wednesday.

This event is sponsored by GDB International and the Illinois Department of

Employment Security

• Event Type
  Job/Career Fair
• Series
  Job Fair/Virtual Job Fair

You are invited to a Career Workshop!

What:  Resume Workshop

When: August 28, 2025 10 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Where: IDES Office Effingham

IDES Effingham

2311 Hoffman Dr.

Effingham, IL 62401

This event is sponsored by IDES

• Event Type
  Workshop

Online Event

https​:​/​/illinois​.webex​.com​/webappng​/sites​/illinois​/webinar​/webinarSeries​/register​/35817eb181f74fcb869a65fafc18e​dfd...

What: Advanced Job Searching II (Virtual)

When: Thursday, August 28th, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Where: Online- Use link listed below to register

Workshop Topics Include:

LinkedIn (Thorough)

Visual Resume

Job & Career Portfolio

E-Portfolio

Register Program - Webex

• Event Type
  Webinar

Online Event

https​:​/​/illinois​.webex​.com​/webappng​/sites​/illinois​/webinar​/webinarSeries​/register​/4686fd8f0a374b2987790d9416986​854...

ChatGPT for Job Seekers

Thursday, August 28, 2025 @ 11:00AM

Register Program - Webex

• Event Type
  Webinar

https​:​/​/careers​.nordstrom​.com​/nordstrom-hiring-day-thursday​-august-28-11am-5pm-oakbrook-c​enter​/job​/E4C967248A4BD7E...

Join us for our Hiring Event on Thursday August 28, 2025!

• Store Location: 10 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523

• Event Time: 11am - 5pm

No need to schedule in advance, please join us at any time during the event for an interview

Hiring Event Instructions:

• When you arrive at the store, please follow the signs for hiring event location, or ask any Nordstrom employee for direction
• You are welcome to bring a copy of your resume, but it is not required
• Allow approximately 1 hour for the interview process
• On-the-spot job offers will be made for most roles

We are currently hiring for Sales in the following areas:

• Beauty
• Shoes
• Kid's Apparel 
• Women's Apparel
• Women's Shoes

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY AND GET:

• 20% Employee Discount
• Opportunities for advancement
• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Employee Assistance Program Resources

Pay Range Details

The pay ranges below have been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations.

Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

• Sales: $16.85 - $16.85 starting hourly (Commission Based)

• Event Type
  Job/Career Fair
• Series
  Job Fair/Virtual Job Fair

https​:​/​/careers​.nordstrom​.com​/nordstrom-hiring-day-thursday​-august-28-11am-5pm-old-orchar​d-center​/job​/CFE878A3A1B7...

Join us for our Hiring Event on Thursday August 28, 2025!

• Store Location: 4937 Old Orchard Center, Skokie, IL 60077

• Event Time: 11am - 5pm

No need to schedule in advance, please join us at any time during the event for an interview

Hiring Event Instructions:

• When you arrive at the store, please follow the signs for hiring event location, or ask any Nordstrom employee for direction
• You are welcome to bring a copy of your resume, but it is not required
• Allow approximately 1 hour for the interview process
• On-the-spot job offers will be made for most roles

We are currently hiring for Sales in the following areas:

• Beauty
• Kid's Apparel & Shoes
• Women's Apparel
• Lingerie

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY AND GET:

• 20% Employee Discount
• Opportunities for advancement
• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Employee Assistance Program Resources

Pay Range Details

The pay ranges below have been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations.

Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

• Sales: $16.85 - $16.85 starting hourly (Commission Based)

• Event Type
  Job/Career Fair
• Series
  Job Fair/Virtual Job Fair

https​:​/​/careers​.nordstrom​.com​/nordstrom-hiring-day-thursday​-august-28-11am-5pm-woodfield-​shopping-center​/job​/32703...

Join us for our Hiring Event on Thursday August 28, 2025!

• Store Location: 6 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL 60173

• Event Time: 11am - 5pm

No need to schedule in advance, please join us at any time during the event for an interview

Hiring Event Instructions:

• When you arrive at the store, please follow the signs for hiring event location, or ask any Nordstrom employee for direction
• You are welcome to bring a copy of your resume, but it is not required
• Allow approximately 1 hour for the interview process
• On-the-spot job offers will be made for most roles

We are currently hiring for Sales in the following areas:

• Beauty
• Kid's Apparel
• Shoes
• Accessories
• Men's Apparel
• Women's Apparel
• Lingerie

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY AND GET:

• 20% Employee Discount
• Opportunities for advancement
• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Employee Assistance Program Resources

Pay Range Details

The pay ranges below have been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations.

Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

• Sales: $16.85 - $16.85 starting hourly (Commission Based)

• Event Type
  Job/Career Fair
• Series
  Job Fair/Virtual Job Fair

https​:​/​/www​.uhchi​.org​/...

• Event Type
  Informational
• Grade Levels
  Adult Education/Bridge Program
• Field of Interest
  Employability Skills Standards Education and Training Industry Competencies WIOA Hospitality and Tourism
• Frequency
  Quarterly
• Series
  Apprenticeship Week Career & Technical Education Month WIOA

You are Invited to Attend the Crisp Container Walk-In Thursdays

Crisp Container Walk-In Thursdays

Thursdays 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

             Crisp Container

             700 Skyline Drive

              Marion, IL. 62959

Please join us Thursdays from 1pm – 4pm at Crisp Container for

on-the-spot interviews and assessment scheduling.

This event is sponsored by Crisp Container and the Illinois Department of Employment

Security

• Event Type
  Job/Career Fair
• Series
  Job Fair/Virtual Job Fair

Online Event

https​:​/​/illinois​.webex​.com​/webappng​/sites​/illinois​/webinar​/webinarSeries​/register​/4686fd8f0a374b2987790d9416986​854...

ChatGPT for Job Seekers

Thursday, August 28, 2025 @ 2:30PM

Register Program - Webex

• Event Type
  Webinar

https​:​/​/www​.uhchi​.org​/...

• Event Type
  Informational
• Grade Levels
  Adult Education/Bridge Program
• Field of Interest
  Employability Skills Standards Education and Training Industry Competencies WIOA Hospitality and Tourism
• Frequency
  Quarterly
• Series
  Apprenticeship Week Career & Technical Education Month WIOA

Are You Looking for a Job?

Your Illinois Department of Employment Security Invites You to a
Job Informational Workshop

What: Job Searching for Job Seekers 50+

When: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Thursday, September 4, 2025

Where: The Carlinville Job Center, 116 South Plum Street, Carlinville IL 62626

This session is presented by the Illinois Department of Employment Security staff and will explore tips and tricks for those job searching when 50 years and older.

Please join us as we discuss ways to develop additional opportunities to land the career you want.

Workshop Topics Include:

       ·          Job Searching and Networking over 50

       ·          Keeping up with Skills & Technology (And Resources)

       ·          Interviewing & Resume Preparation

       ·          Mistakes to avoid

This event is sponsored by the Illinois Department of Employment Security

• Event Type
  Workshop

You are Invited to Attend the Penn Aluminum Open Interviews

What: Penn Aluminum Open Interviews

When: Thursday, September 4, 2025 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Where: Penn Aluminum

             1117 North 2^nd Street

              Murphysboro, IL

Please join us from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm at Penn Aluminum for

on-the-spot interviews and assessment scheduling.

This event is sponsored by Penn Aluminum and the Illinois Department of Employment

Security

• Event Type
  Job/Career Fair
• Series
  Job Fair/Virtual Job Fair

https​:​/​/www​.uhchi​.org​/...

• Event Type
  Informational
• Grade Levels
  Adult Education/Bridge Program
• Field of Interest
  Employability Skills Standards Education and Training Industry Competencies WIOA Hospitality and Tourism
• Frequency
  Quarterly
• Series
  Apprenticeship Week Career & Technical Education Month WIOA

You are Invited to Attend Senator Erica Harriss and Representative Amy Elik's Job Fair

Senator Erica Harriss and Representative Amy Elik's Job Fair

Friday, September 5, 2025, 9:00 AM -1:00 PM

Lewis and Clark Scott Bibb Center

1004 East 5^th Street

Alton, IL. 62002

 Meet 30+ Employers & Organizations

 Engage with Local and State Agencies

 Connect with Hiring Managers

 Explore Career Opportunities

• Event Type
  Job/Career Fair
• Series
  Job Fair/Virtual Job Fair