Job Fair at Joliet Junior College Aug. 2

JOLIET, IL — A job fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at Joliet Junior College.

Between 9 and 10 a.m., the job fair will only be open to veterans and students. From 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the job fair will be open to the public.

Congressman Bill Foster and the Illinois Department of Employment Security are partnering with JJC’s Workforce Development to put on the fair.

“I am excited for the Joliet Job Fair and the opportunities it will afford job-seekers in our community,” said Congressman Foster in a news release. “I hope anyone who is looking for a new job will take advantage of this event which will feature dozens of local employers who are looking to fill positions right here in Joliet and the surrounding area.”

Companies at the job fair are seeking candidates for positions including healthcare, administrative, warehouse, forklift work and guest service.

“JJC Workforce Development is excited to partner with Congressman Bill Foster for the job fair,” said Workforce Development Manager Jami Trybom. “We already have over 30 employers that have current job openings.“

Job seekers can register at http://foster.house.gov/jobseekers. The fair will be held in JJC’s main campus in D-building, located at 1215 Houbolt Road in Joliet.

For more information about the job fair, contact Maria Manzo at maria.manzo@mail.house.gov or 630-585-7672.