With more than 60 employers and resource agencies expected to attend, the fair represents thousands of available jobs in fields such as transportation, construction, manufacturing, healthcare, security, retail, education, banking, and government. #careerfair #jobfair
Patterson said the decision to pay participants was intentional, particularly as young people face the challenge of trying to build careers while also supporting themselves. #chicago #hollywood #danitapatterson
The $100,000-to-$500,000 opportunities outlined in the announcement are working-capital loans, not grants. Specific interest rates, repayment schedules and an overall funding total for the partnership were not provided in the announcement or interview. #sda #steansfamilyfoundation #southlanddevelopmentauthority
Dr. Isaac Zúñiga, president of Richard J. Daley College, said the program reflects the college's commitment to providing inclusive educational opportunities. #program #college #richardjdaley
The inaugural class includes dual-credit students from George Washington High School, allowing participants to earn both high school and college credit while gaining industry-recognized forklift certification. #forklift #chicago #olive-harvey
“We're excited to co-host this event, bringing dozens of employers together in one room so jobseekers who walk in with ambition and hope can walk out with a job offer,” Leerhsen said. “That's what real opportunity looks like.” #cta #career #fair
The program prepares individuals to qualify for full apprenticeship placements, which can lead to long-term careers in construction and related trades. #apprenticeship #funding
City Attorney James Vasselli shared that the legal complexities of working with an international company posed challenges, but the City successfully navigated them. #pekin