Events

Aug
28
Wed
Chicago Tribune August Career Fair @ Carlisle Banquets
Aug 28 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Chicago Tribune Career Fair

Wednesday, August 28, 2019
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Carlisle Banquets
435 E. Butterfield Road
Lombard, IL 60148

Nov
17
Sun
Chicago Veterans Hiring Fair for Veterans and Spouses @ Park Tavern
Nov 17 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Are you currently looking for a new career? Join the upcoming Hiring event and be prepared to interview with hiring managers and recruiters from local companies looking to hire.

Dress to impress and bring plenty of resumes.

When: Sunday, November 17, 2019
Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: Park Tavern 1645 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
Parking: Free Street Parking

EMPLOYERS INTERESTED IN ATTENDING THIS EVENT?
Reserve a spot for your Company today. Contact Pedro Lopez at plopez@chicagovets.org

Eventbrite-button-tranparent-600x233REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT AT: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chicago-veterans-hiring-fair-tickets-80125656997

Oct
24
Sat
Veterans Benefits Workshop @ VFW Post 1197
Oct 24 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Veterans Benefits Workshop @ VFW Post 1197

New Date! October 24

Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 restrictions, the date of the VFW Benefits workshop was changed to Saturday, October 24.

  • When Saturday, October 24, 2020, 0900-1500 Sign in Breakfast 0800-0900
  • Where VFW Post 1197 645 S. River St., Batavia, IL 60510
  • Cost Registration $20 Includes Continental Breakfast & Lunch

Pay by Mail?
Make Check to VFW Post 1337
PO Box 24
Mount Prospect, IL 60056

Limited seating
please register early at http://www.vetworkshop.org/register.html

 

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Nov
3
Wed
Military Veterans Career Fair
Nov 3 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm

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CAREER FAIR
FALL INTO A NEW CAREER
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd,
Brought to you by Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce
Rivers Casino, Home Depot, AMITA Health, American Legion Post 36, Planet Fitness Harper & Oakton Community College,
Daily Herald Media Group

Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the regional business community presents: VETERANS BACK TO WORK CAREER FAIR OPENING RECEPTION. This RECEPTION is specifically targeting Military, Veterans, Spouses and Dependents who are looking for new work opportunities in the region.

More Information Here

ADMINISTRATION
CUSTOMER SERVICE
HOSPITALITY
FINANCIAL
LOGISTICS
MANUFACTURING
MEDICAL
MANAGEMENT
SALES & MARKETING
IT
SECURITY & POLICE
AND MORE!
MUST BE A MILITARY VETERAN, SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT OF VETERAN TO ATTEND THE RECEPTION FROM 3-4PM!

All veteran attendees that pre- register in advance and attend will get entered in a drawing for a BRAND NEW Laptop computer that includes Microsoft Office and prizes will be drawn that day! This private Veteran reception will give you exclusive time with HR reps. in the region before the Career Fair opens to the public.

Deadline to Register is November 2nd

CAREER FAIR TIPS
Bring several copies of your resume (if you don’t have a resume we will have an information sheet for you to fill out)
Come prepared
Dress appropriately
Prioritize the employers you are most interested in
Be flexible
Allow yourself adequate time