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Rep. Schmidt hosting job fair in East St. Louis

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Illinois State Rep. Kevin Schmidt (R-Cahokia Heights) | repschmidt.com

East St. Louis - State Representative Kevin Schmidt is hosting a Job Fair taking on Nov. 3 in East St. Louis.

The event will take place at the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Campus Multipurpose Room, located in Building D at 601 James R. Thompson Blvd. This event is an opportunity for job seekers to connect with local employers, gain valuable insights through free workshops, and advance their careers. 

The event is open to the public with free admission and will feature three workshops aimed at equipping attendees with the essential skills needed for success in today's competitive job market. The workshop schedule is as follows: 

9:30 a.m. - "Creating a Resume that Gets You Noticed" 

10:30 a.m. - "Inside Track to Interviewing with Confidence" 

11:30 a.m. - "How to Navigate the State Hiring Process" 

These workshops will aim to provide attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to stand out and thrive in their job search. 

Schmidt expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming Job Fair

"I'm excited to host this Job Fair, which serves as a valuable resource for individuals seeking employment opportunities," he said. "In these challenging times, it's essential that we provide the support and guidance needed to help the people of our communities find meaningful employment. We've worked hard to bring together a diverse group of employers and provide informative workshops to empower our attendees." 

For more information about the event, please visit RepSchmidt.com. For inquiries or further information, please contact Rep. Schmidt’s office at 618-215-1050. 

Employers who will be in attendance include the following:

Allnex  

CNB Bank  

Caritas Family Solutions  

Craftsman Industries  

DraftKings at Casino Queen  

East St. Louis Housing Authority  

Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois  

Express Employment Professionals  

Federal Bureau of Prisons  

FedEx  

Flexsey’s America Manufacturing Tire Additives  

GEODIS  

Illinois Central School Bus 

Illinois Department of Central Management Services 

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services 

Illinois Department of Employment Security 

Illinois Department of Human Services 

Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology 

Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice 

Illinois Department of Natural Resources 

Illinois Department of Public Health 

Illinois Department of Transportation 

Illinois Heartland Library 

Illinois State Police 

Love’s Travel Shop 

Mid-American Workforce Investment Board 

Leadership Council of SW Illinois 

Phillips 66 

Progress Rail 

SIHF Healthcare 

Schantz Manufacturing 

Senior Services Plus 

Southwestern Illinois Building and Construction Trades Council 

St. Clair County 

Stelar Manufacturing 

TAKE 

Truck Centers Inc.  

UPS 

Veolia Environmental Services 

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