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Over 80 companies seek new hires at 2017 Community Job Fair

Thornton Township and South Suburban College are partnering to offer a 2017 Community Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 23. This free event is open to the public and will be held in the South Suburban College Fitness Center at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois. SSC and Thornton Township invite all job seekers to participate at this special event. For your convenience, free resume writing assistance will also be offered.

“In the Southland, we want to promote job creation and give our community every opportunity to receive quality jobs and careers,” said Frank M. Zuccarelli, Thornton Township Supervisor. “We have a large number of great companies that are looking to hire immediately.”

The following employers/service organizations that will be at the event are: 160 Driving Academy, ABF Freight, Advantage Nursing Services, Advocate Healthcare, Aperion Care, Dolton, Blue Cap, Bria of River Oaks, Calumet Carton Company, Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet, and Chicago Transit Authority.

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A BIG TURNOUT is just what Community Job Fair organizers expect again this year. Prospective employers and service organizations participating include businesses in transportation, health care, education, law enforcement, retail, social services, and package delivery to name a few. More than 50 companies will have representatives on site. Free resume writing assistance will be offered.

Also, Childcare Career, Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Countryside Nursing and Rehab Center, CTF Illinois, Dot Food Inc., Dutch Farms Inc., Ed Miniat, Edward Jones, Elite Ambulance, Elite Staffing, First Student, FP International, Franciscan Health.

And, GCA, Homewood Police Department, Illinois Action for Children, Illinois DCFS, Illinois School Bus, Indian Oaks Academy, Integrity Trade Services, JMJ Talent Solutions, Joliet Fire Department, Kendall College, Kickert School Bus, Lynwood Fire Department, Manor Care Health Services, Metra, Metropolitan Water Reclamation, Mi-Jack Products/Lanco Group, Midwest Express Inc., Moore Security, Inc., New Star, Pace Suburban Bus, Professional Transportation Inc. (PTI), Providence Life Services, Rush University Medical Center, Safety Service Systems, Inc., Schillings, Schneider Truck Driving, South Chicago Parents & Friends, Speedway LLC, Staff Source, Star Truck Driving School, The Chicago Urban League, UPS, and Walgreens.

The Community Job Fair is an excellent opportunity for employers to recruit upcoming SSC graduates and alumni, current students, and community residents.

For more information call Diamond Wright at (708)-210-5748 or email:  [email protected].

 

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