The Doings Oak Brook

Finding that job

Finding that job

For area high school and college students still seeking summer employment, a Youth Summer Job Fair is scheduled from 12:30 to 3 p.m. May 10, at workNet DuPage Career Center, 2525 Cabot Drive, Suite 302, Lisle. Attendees must be at least 17 to participate.

Employers expected to be there include Aerotek Professional Services, Brookfield Zoo, Office Depot, PGA Tour Superstore, TJ Maxx, Manpower and UPS.

Job seekers should bring an updated copy of their resume and be prepared to complete applications on site with employers.

The job fair is part of an effort led by the National Association of Workforce Boards to promote a nationwide Youth Summer Job Fair Day on May 10.

For more information about the job fair, visit www.worknetdupage.org.

There also are summer job openings outside the immediate area. One example is Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, which had an advertisement in the May 3 Doings, seeking persons interested in seasonal employment. Anyone interested in a job there is asked to apply online at sixflagsjobs.com.

— Chuck Fieldman

Updated: June 11, 2012 8:24AM

For area high school and college students still seeking summer employment, a Youth Summer Job Fair is scheduled from 12:30 to 3 p.m. May 10, at workNet DuPage Career Center, 2525 Cabot Drive, Suite 302, Lisle. Attendees must be at least 17 to participate.

Employers expected to be there include Aerotek Professional Services, Brookfield Zoo, Office Depot, PGA Tour Superstore, TJ Maxx, Manpower and UPS.

Job seekers should bring an updated copy of their resume and be prepared to complete applications on site with employers.

The job fair is part of an effort led by the National Association of Workforce Boards to promote a nationwide Youth Summer Job Fair Day on May 10.

For more information about the job fair, visit www.worknetdupage.org.

There also are summer job openings outside the immediate area. One example is Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, which had an advertisement in the May 3 Doings, seeking persons interested in seasonal employment. Anyone interested in a job there is asked to apply online at sixflagsjobs.com.

— Chuck Fieldman





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