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Chicago job fair addresses migrant employment as rising tensions seen in unemployed black community. Chicago hosted a job fair on November 2 at the Misericordia Home, targeting nearly 500 refugees from Venezuela, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Ukraine. The event, organized by Siam Pasarly, co-founder of Kaar Poh Staffing Agency and a former migrant from Afghanistan, aimed to provide employment opportunities for newcomers while addressing the challenges they face in a new city.

If you are in need of a Valid ID, you can receive one free thanks to, The City of Montgomery Violence Prevention program, and the Montgomery County Probate Office. They will be holding a "Take The City Back" event, Saturday, November 18, 2023. The event is for ages 15 and over, and also include a free job fair for those seeking employment.

The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership will be holding the Veterans Day community job fair at the Calumet City Park District on Thursday, November 9th from 10 AM to 1 PM CST. You will be able to find a job in the south suburbs of Chicago at this career fair because employers need extra help for the holiday season. You will have the opportunity to be so impressive that you could probably secure a job on the spot.

Joliet Township High School District #204 will be holding a job fair in the multipurpose room at Joliet Central High School on Wednesday, November 8th from 1 PM to 5 PM CST. During this time right before the holidays, many employers are looking for seasonal help in order to deal with the influx of customers. If you are seeking to grab some extra coin before Christmas, then dress for success and bring your resumes.

The National Able Network is holding the Techapalooza job fair on Wednesday, November 1st from 10 AM to 2 PM CST at the Shine Bright Community Center. The center is located at 8560 South Cottage Grove Avenue in the Windy City.

Before you put on your costume to trick or treat on Halloween, dress up as a job-seeker at the Murray Developmental Center Job Fair on Tuesday, October 31st from 11 AM to 2 PM CST. As the name implies, the job fair is at the Murray Developmental Center, which is located at 1535 W. McCord Street in Centralia.

The Illinois Department of Employment Services (IDES) office in Harvey will be holding a pre-holiday hiring event on Wednesday, October 25th from 10 AM to 1 PM CST. This job fair could put you in position in order to make some extra coin for the holidays.

The Workforce Services Division of Will County is holding a ability career fair on Wednesday, October 25th from 2 PM to 5 PM CST at the Romeoville Athletic & Event Center. The center is located at 55 Phelps Avenue right off of Illinois Route 53 in Romeoville. The job fair is for Will County residents that have a disability.

New Same Day Work and Pay Sites and JEVS WorkReady. Do you or someone you know need a job or looking for other options? The City of Philadelphia has many programs and partnerships to help you find full or part-time jobs and service opportunities.

The Illinois Association of Hispanic State Employees is holding their 35th annual training conference and job fair on Friday, October 13th from 9 AM to 12 PM CST at the Midwest Conference Center. The center is located at 401 W. Lake Street (US Route 20) in Northlake.

The Fort Worth Independent School District will host a career fair on Thursday October 26th, 2023. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with hiring managers from across the district to become a part of their team.

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) is hosting a free water industry job fair for veterans at the Water Environment Federation's Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC) on Tuesday, October 3rd at McCormick Place in Chicago from 12 PM to 4:30 PM CST. McCormick Place is located at 2301 S. King Drive.

Local businesses and organizations are gearing up to recruit new staff members at Project Self-Sufficiency’s Career Fair on Thursday, October 19th, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Representatives from local employers and educational institutions will be on hand to promote job openings and scholastic opportunities. Additional job searching resources, such as mock interviews, will be offered to attendees by Project Self-Sufficiency Career Center staff. The Career Fair is free and open to the public.

Pepsi MidAmerica is holding a job fair on Thursday, September 28th at the Effingham VFW from 9 AM to 11 AM CST. The Effingham VFW is located at 2304 S. Veterans Drive. The Pepsi MidAmerica depot in Effingham is looking to hire merchandisers, full-line vendors, warehouse personnel, and CDL and delivery drivers. If you are not able to make this recruitment event tomorrow, then you can submit an application online directly to Pepsi MidAmerica.

The Kankakee Community College will be holding a job fair on Thursday, September 21st from 9 AM to 12 PM CST. This job fair is open to everyone and is free of charge at the main riverfront campus. The Kankakee Community College is located at 100 College Drive.

The Decatur Foundry is holding an in-person recruiting event on Thursday, September 21st from 10 AM to 12 PM CST at the Decatur Worknet Center. This job fair will give skilled workers the opportunity to make some nice coin before Christmas. The Decatur Worknet Center is located at 757 W. Pershing Road (Illinois Route 48).

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) will be holding a job fair and a screening on Thursday, September 21st from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM at the Marion National Guard Armory. The Marion National Guard Armory is located at 11427 Minuteman Road, a couple of blocks north of Illinois Route 13.

The Mt. Vernon Armed Forces Reserve Center is holding the Illinois National Guard Job Fair on Sunday, September 17th from 10 AM to 2 PM CST. The Mt. Vernon Armed Forces Reserve Center is located at 600 Shiloh Drive.

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is gearing up for the upcoming holiday season and is looking to fill around 700 positions across the state of Indiana. If you’re on the lookout for a job opportunity, especially during these times when job security is crucial, this might be your chance.

The 50th Ward Job Fair hosted by the North Suburban Cook County American Job Center will be held at the Northtown Library on Thursday, September 14th from 10 AM to 1 PM CST. Northtown Library is located at 6800 N. Western Avenue in Chicago.