Tom Cullerton to host community job fair for area residents

Senator Tom Cullerton

State Senator Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park), local chambers of commerce and the Illinois Department of Employment Security will host their fifth annual job fair from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 23 at the Odeum, 1033 N. Villa Ave., Villa Park. Veterans seeking jobs will be admitted at 10 a.m. before the event begins for the general public.

The Job Fair is free for all job seekers, participants and businesses.

Cullerton is recruiting employers and organizations to participate in his fifth annual job fair. Companies interested in joining should visit SenatorTomCullerton.com or call his Villa Park Office at (630) 903-6662 to register.

Some local businesses already registered include SWC Inc., Tri-Town YMCA, First Student and DuPage Electrical Apprenticeship IBEW Local 701.

Illinois businesses will be looking for qualified candidates, accepting resumes and giving on-the-spot interviews.

“The key to growing our economy is helping DuPage County residents find jobs right here in Illinois,” said Cullerton. “Our annual job fair matches local job seekers with area employers who are looking to hire right now. I encourage area residents who are looking for work or simply looking for a new opportunity to take advantage of this free resource.”

The Job Fair is co-hosted by the Addison Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce, Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce, Choose DuPage, Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Glendale Heights Chamber of Commerce, Lombard Area Chamber of Commerce, People’s Resource Center, Roselle Chamber of Commerce and the Villa Park Chamber of Commerce.