Events

Aug
29
Sat
One Savvy Veteran’s 2nd Annual “Paint and Party” Social @ Brown Sugar Balloons
Aug 29 @ 3:00 pm
Oct
30
Fri
Elgin Community College Resource and Job Fair @ Elgin Community College Building J Events Center
Oct 30 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

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Dec
12
Sat
Chicago Park District to host a Veteran’s Resource Fair @ Welles Park
Dec 12 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

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Feb
11
Thu
Chicago Park district Resource Fair @ Maggie Daley Park
Feb 11 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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Feb
16
Tue
Job Fair Arlington Heights @ IDES/Arlington Heights WorkNet Center
Feb 16 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

The Illinois Dept. of Central Management Services Diversity Enrichment Program will be participating at the Arlington Hts. multi industry job fair on Tuesday February 16 along with a number of state agencies. See link http://www.illinois.gov/cms/events/SitePages/DispEvent.aspx?EventID=531

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May
28
Sat
Chicago Memorial Day Parade 2016
May 28 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Chicago’s Memorial Day Parade honors all men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country.

The Wreath Laying Ceremony will begin at 11am at the Eternal Flame on Daley Plaza (Dearborn and Washington Streets). The parade will step off at noon and proceed south on State Street from Lake Street to Van Buren Street.

Dates:
Saturday, May 28, 2016

 

Hours:
Wreath Laying Ceremony begins @ 11 am; Parade begins @ 12 Noon

 

 

Location:
State St. from Lake St. to Van Buren
State St. & Lake St.
Chicago, IL 60602

Memorial Day Invitation PUBLIC Ceremony 2016

Jul
13
Wed
Staffmark Job Fair in Carol Stream @ Staffmark at DSC Logistics
Jul 13 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Job fair on Wednesday, July 13 in Carol Stream IL. 10-15 temp to hire, full-time forklift opportunities.

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Jul
20
Wed
Staffmark Job Fair in Aurora Illinois @ Staffmark at DHL EXEL
Jul 20 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Job Fair located at 2303 W. Indian Trail Rd. Aurora IL. 60506. We have 2nd shift General Labor positions at 609 S. Kirk Rd in St. Charles IL. 60174 base pay for those positions is $9.00 an hour and we also have Forklift Operator positions available in Aurora IL. same location as the Job Fair the base pay for those positions is $10.00 an hour but once training is completed they will earn $11.00 an hour and the best part is that we offer a Productivity Incentive Plan which they have the opportunity to earn up to $17.25 an hour.  They are in charge of how much they can earn. So come out and join us and become a part of a Great Team!!!! Looking forward to seeing everyone there.

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Jul
28
Thu
Staffmark Job Fair in Rosemont Illinois @ Staffmark
Jul 28 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Job fair on Thursday, July 28 at Staffmark office in Rosemont, IL.  They are currently hiring for temp to hire, full-time forklift opportunities in Des Plaines and Carol Stream.

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Aug
23
Tue
Veteran Resource Fair at Soldier Field @ Soldier Field
Aug 23 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm