Bertino-Tarrant to Host Hiring Event on Sept. 25

Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood) on Monday announced she will host a hiring event that will work to match prospective job seekers with on-site employers.

The event is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, at American Legion Post 1080, located at 2625 Ingalls Ave. in Joliet.

The Illinois Department of Employment Security will partner with Bertino-Tarrant for the free event. A veterans’ preview is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

“I am happy to be providing a service that gives qualified individuals the opportunity to connect with area businesses that are seeking employees,” Bertino-Tarrant said in a press release. “It is our goal to help people secure meaningful employment.”

Job-seekers who register in advance will have the opportunity to have their skills matched with hundreds of prospective employers. Illinois Department of Employment Security professionals will be available on-site to increase registered job-seekers’ potential opportunities.

Job seekers are encouraged to register ahead of time for the event at http://bit.ly/1wRGQfj or by visiting Bertino-Tarrant’s website at www.SenatorBertinoTarrant.com.

Event participants will be able to quickly access hundreds of job opportunities in the south suburbs, Bertino-Tarrant said in a press release. They can also have their skills matched to interested employers and even partake in on-site interviews to kick-start a new career.

For more information, call Bertino-Tarrant’s district office at 815-254-4211.