District 212 Hosts 9th Annual Career Fair and Business Expo

District 212

Leyden High School District 212 and The Chamber by O'Hare are hosting the 9th Annual Career Fair and Business Expo on Wednesday, November 4 from 11:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., in the field house at East Leyden High School, 3400 Rose St., Franklin Park. The fair is free and open to students, parents, community members and businesses.

This event features local businesses and current business partners offering information on seasonal, part-time and full-time employment. Representatives from Triton College also will be available to offer information on continuing education opportunities to those community members interested in pursuing a new career or learning new skills.

In addition, there will be representatives from Triton's academic departments such as healthcare and computer technology departments. They will be available to discuss the programs and requirements. Triton also will be awarding three $300 vouchers to be used for classes at the college.

Last year, 93 businesses and more than 1500 visitors participated, giving job-seekers the chance to meet with company representatives and in some cases fill-out job applications on the spot. Some of the businesses, companies and schools that will be represented include Air Service Corporation, Carpenters Apprentice Program, Delta Sonic Car Wash, Franklin Park Fire Department, Hilton Chicago O'Hare & Hilton Rosemont, Illinois Office of Comptroller-Munger, KCS Computer Technology, NIU College of Engineering and Engineer Technology, Sprinkler Fitters Local 281, TMA-Tool Manufacturing Association and U.S. Marines.

Visitors also will have the chance to talk with faculty and staff from District 212 and Triton College to learn about the latest trends in career planning and technology.

For general information, as well as information on how to include a representative from your business or company at the event, contact Fran Brady, Director of Careers, at 847-451-3031 and fbrady@leyden212.org.