Congresswoman Robin Kelly’s Youth Job Fair - April 1, 2017

Congresswoman Kelly to Host Youth Job and Resource Fair

 Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host a Youth Job and Resource Expo for young men and women between the ages of 15 and 24 on Saturday, April 1, from 9 a.m. to noon, in the Field House of Thornton Township High School, 15001 Broadway Ave., Harvey.

More than 50 companies and agencies will be accepting applications for available jobs, summer internships and apprenticeships. Participating employers and agencies include Nike, Walgreens, Chase Bank ComEd, Illinois Department of Transportation and Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership.

To help young people prepare for the hiring event and interviews, Rep. Kelly will sponsor a Job Readiness Boot Camp on Wednesday, March 29, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., in Room T107, located inside the Technical Building of Thornton Township High School, in Harvey.

To pre-register, visit reprobinkelly.eventbrite.com. For more information, call (708) 679-0078, or visit robinkelly.house.gov.

 

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly Host Youth Job & Resource Expo

CONGRESSWOMAN
ROBIN KELLY
ILLINOIS 2ND DISTRICT

 
 
 
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly to Host Youth Job and Resource Expo

Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host a Youth Job and Resource Expo for young men and women between the ages of 15 and 24 on Saturday, April 16, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Thornton Township High School, 15001 Broadway Ave., Harvey.

“A recent report by the Great Cities Institute confirms that youth joblessness in the Chicago area is at record-breaking levels,” Congresswoman Kelly said. “In the South Cook County region, the joblessness rate is 60 percent for 20 to 24-year-olds. To offer opportunity to youth in all areas of my district, I’ve decided to host my annual Youth Job and Resource Fair in the South Suburbs this year.”

More than 40 companies and agencies will be accepting applications for active job openings, summer internships and apprenticeships. This year’s participants include Chase Bank, Illinois Department of Transportation and Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership. Also participating will be organizations offering a variety of youth services and programs.

Prior to the Expo, Rep. Kelly will sponsor three job readiness training sessions designed to help young people prepare for the hiring event and job interviews.

·         Tuesday, April 5, from 4 to 6 p.m., at Aunt Martha’s Youth Service Center, 440 Forest Blvd., Park Forest.

·         Thursday, April 7, from 4 to 6 p.m., at Aunt Martha’s SEADAC location, 8640 S. South Chicago Ave., Chicago.

·         Tuesday, April 12, from 4 to 6 p.m., Thornton Township High School, Technical Building, 15001 Broadway Ave., Harvey.

To pre-register, or to view a list of participating companies, visit reprobinkelly.eventbrite.com.

For more information, call (708) 679-0078 or visit robinkelly.house.gov.

Congresswoman Kelly To Host Housing Expo

Congresswoman Kelly To Host Housing Expo     

 

Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host a Housing Expo on Saturday, March 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the New Early Learning Center, located at 729 Engle St., in Dolton. Participants will learn about loan modification, foreclosure prevention, down-payment assistance programs, and how to appeal property taxes. Banks and agencies, including Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS), Wells Fargo, Chase, BMO, and more will be on hand to assist homeowners and tenants.

Register by visiting http://reprobinkelly.eventbrite.com. For more information, contact Alan Banks at (708) 679-0078 or at Alan.Banks@mail.house.gov.

Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host a Hiring Event

Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host a Hiring Event for residents of the 2nd Congressional District on Friday, October 16, from 9 a.m. to noon, in the gymnasium of South Suburban College, 15800 State St., South Holland.

For more information about the Hiring Event, call (708) 679-0078 or access www.robinkelly.house.gov.