Statewide Virtual Career Fair

Illinois residents are invited to a statewide virtual career fair from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Friday, April 9, 2021. 

The event is free for Illinois job seekers of all ages and backgrounds. Job seekers can register by emailing careerservices@kcc.edu.

Employers looking to hire can participate for $75 and register at http://tinyurl.com/IC3SP21.

The event is being presented by Kankakee Community College and 17 other community colleges in  partnership with the Illinois Community College Career Services Professionals council and the Illinois Department of Employment Security. 

“This virtual career fair is the ideal setting for students, graduates, and community members to connect with local and regional employment opportunities, “said Kimberly Cross, coordinator of career services and the Charlton Career Center at KCC. “We look forward to hosting well over 100 employers throughout the state of Illinois who are looking to hire full-time, part-time, and internships positions in a variety of career fields.”  

The Charlton Career Center connects students, graduates and community members to employment opportunities. The center offers workshops for career preparation, interview and job skills; and facilitates internship opportunities. Resume reviews and mock interviews are also offered. Employers can partner with the career center to advertise jobs using a variety of online tools. Dedicated spaces for interviews is available. All services are free and open to the community. More information is online at www.kcc.edu/careerservices/.