Postponed - Veteran Attendees : Career Fair- Private Reception with Employers

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Name: Postponed - Veteran Attendees : Career Fair- Private Reception with Employers
Date: June 3, 2020
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
Registration: Sorry, public registration for this event has been closed.
Spring Career Fair - Wednesday, June 3
Event Description:
POSTPONED
As a precautionary measure, the  “SPRING INTO A NEW CAREER” Career Fair originally scheduled for Wednesday June 3rd has been postponed. 

 
The Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce & Industry is continuing to monitor the information we are receiving about the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Illinois Department of Public Health and the U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) advise of specific measures to help prevent the spread of the virus. We are also consulting with the Cook County Dept. of Public Health . Thank you for your understanding and we will be in touch with new dates.
 
In the meantime, we would like to help you still find the job of your dreams. Please check our FACEBOOK page and or click here to see the open positions being offered right now.  For our Veterans stay tuned – we will be launching our application process for our Veterans Back to Work Boot Camp in May!  


CAREER FAIR - VETERAN Private
Pre Show Reception
SPRING INTO A NEW CAREER

on
JUNE 3, 2020
Brought to you by Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce
Sponsored By: VFW POST 2992, Rivers Casino, Association, Harper College, Oakton Community College, Daily Herald Media Group

Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the regional business community presents: Veterans Back to Work Boot Camp CAREER FAIR Private Reception. This career fair reception is specifically targeting Military, Veterans, Spouses and Dependents who are looking for new work opportunities in the region.
 
3:00 p.m.  -4:00 p.m. -PRIVATE VETERAN RECEPTION - Food & Beverages will be served for all Veteran's attending and Veteran Guests.  During this time all MILITARY VETERANS will get private one on one time with EMPLOYERS -   We will be doing  special gift raffles and all Veteran's attending will get the chance to apply in person for our 4th ANNUAL VETERAN BACK TO WORK BOOT CAMP PROGRAM that begins in September.   
Meet employers with job opportunities in many different fields who want to hire YOU from:  

RIVERS CASINO​
​LSG SKY CHEFS
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE DEPARTMENT
THE HOME DEPOT
FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES
TRINITY SERVICES
WINTRUST
SUN N US
ASBURY COURT SENIOR LIVING
CITY OF DES PLAINES - THE UNITED STATES CENSUS
D & A SERVICES, LLC
STS SECURITY, INC.
HARPER COLLEGE
OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
VETERANS BUSINESS OUTREACH CENTER
CHICAGO VETERANS
EDWARD JONES
SEARCH, INC.
US ARMY-MOUNT PROSPECT
IDES

HOME CARE ANGELS
NORTH SUBURBAN COOK COUNTY AMERICAN JOB CENTER 
DES PLAINES PARK DISTRICT
SIGNS BY TOMORROW
PLANET FITNESS
WESTERN & SOUTHERN FINANCIAL
AEROTEK
RICHELIEU FOODS
AMERICANEAGLE.COM

BANNER PERSONNEL
AND MORE! 

MUST BE A MILITARY VETERAN, SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT OF VETERAN TO ATTEND PRIVATE RECEPTION!
All attendees that pre- register in advance and attend will get entered in a drawing for a BRAND NEW  LENOVO Laptop computer that includes 2019 Microsoft Office and more prizes will be drawn that day!
 
Deadline to Register in advance by noon on March 18

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
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Location:
Des Plaines Public  Library 
1501 Ellinwood Street
Des Plaines Il 60016
* Room located on the 1st floor right across the street from the Metra Station.
*Ample FREE garage parking.
*Semi Private Interview Space Available. 
Date/Time Information:
3:00 p.m.  -4:00 p.m. -PRIVATE VETERAN RECEPTION - Food & Beverages will be served for all Veteran's attending and Veteran Guests.  During this time all MILITARY VETERANS will get private one on one time with EMPLOYERS -   We will be doing  special gift raffles and all Veteran's attending will get the chance to apply in person for our 4th ANNUAL VETERAN BACK TO WORK BOOT CAMP PROGRAM that begins in September.   

4 :00 p.m.  -6:30 p.m. - CAREER FAIR OPENS TO THE PUBLIC
Contact Information:
Andrea Biwer
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