Student Job Fair

KidsMatter Job Fair

March 23, 2010
5-7:30pm
Merner Field House
North Central College 

The KidsMatter Annual Student Job Fair was sponsored this year by Illinois Energy Windows & Siding, Chicagoland Pool Management and Illinois State Representatives Darlene Senger and Michael Connelly. 

In this tough economy, the Fair helped all high school and college students find part-time or seasonal employment. 

The following businesses were there:
American Martial Arts Academy
Belgio’s Catering
Bolingbrook Park District
Captivating Signs
Chicagoland Pool Management
Chiro One
Cold Stone Creamery
Cookie Dough Creations
Culver’s of Aurora
Cyberspace Lazer Tag
DreamStreet Theatre Company
Edward Hospital
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana
Heritage YMCA
Hipp Temporary
Holiday Inn Select
Illinois Energy Windows & Siding
Meatheads
Monarch Landing
UPS

Each student who attended the Fair received a free Resource Booklet summarizing the opportunities available at each participating business along with their contact information.  The booklet also includes a section that provides tips and tactics students can refer to in order to increase their odds of securing a job.  It answers questions such as:

“How do I prepare for an interview?”

“Who should I use as a reference?”

“What qualities are employers looking for?”

 New Features! 

• How To Start Your Own Business – facilitated by Chamber President/CEO, John Schmitt –5:30 & 6:30pm
• What Not To Do In An Interview, including individual “mock” interviews with students – facilitated by the Heritage YMCA
• Internship Opportunities & Information–throughout the evening
• Parent workshop:  “How to Support Your Teen’s Job Search & Employment Experience Without Adding Stress”- facilitated by North Central College’s Wellness Center–5:30 & 6:30pm
• Career Opportunities: Including Naperville Police Department, Naperville Fire Department, Plumber’s Union, U.S. Army, Hair Professionals School of Cosmetology, and more.

This event was free to all students.  Although the KidsMatter Job Fair generally targets youth age 16+, there were limited opportunities for 14 and 15 year olds.  Information concerning work permits was available at the Fair.

The KidsMatter Job Fair is endorsed by the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce.

Click here to download the Resource Booklet created for this year’s KidsMatter Student Job Fair. Information summarizing the part-time job opportunities available at the businesses who participated in the March 23, 2010 Fair is provided including minimum age requirements, type of jobs, required skills, etc.

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