36 Big-Name Employers Coming to Sept. 21 Job Fair in Elgin
Looking for a job?
The Gail Borden Library Community Job Fair is scheduled for 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, at the library, 270 N Grove Ave. — but don’t wait to sign up.
The job fair is an opportunity to talk to local employers about permanent or seasonal openings and to fill out applications. Computers will be available for online applications.
The job fair will feature a variety of employers.
“Right now, we are happy to announce that we have 36 confirmed employers,” organizers said this week. “We believe that we will have up to 50 employers.”
And these employers have some pretty big names — from Advocate Sherman Hospital to American Eagle to U-46 to JP Morgan Chase to McDonald’s to UPS and many, many more.
Employers who wish to participate may contact Amanda Gardner at agardner@gailborden.info through Sept. 15 or until space is filled.
To see additional employers as they are added, please visit gailborden.info/jobfair.
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Look Who’s Coming
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Advocate Sherman Hospital
The mission of Advocate Health Care is to serve the health needs of individuals, families and communities through a wholistic philosophy rooted in our fundamental understanding of human beings as created in the image of God.
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American Eagle Properties |
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American NTN Bearing Manufacturing Corporation We manufacture and supply the most comprehensive range of bearings, constant velocity joints, and other precision industrial and automotive equipment to meet a variety of applications, across a variety of industries. As the world’s third largest bearing manufacturer, we have over 68 plants worldwide and nearly 100 years of premium quality to our name.
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Avid CNA School
Avid CNA school seeks to provide quality training for future nurses’ aides who would care for patients with compassion and safe quality care as a service to God and mankind. It also hopes to encourage and inspire Basic Nursing Assistant Training students to venture into higher health careers to provide the healthcare needs of the aging populations. |
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Cabela’s We are a leading specialty retailer, and the world’s largest direct marketer, of hunting, fishing, camping and related outdoor merchandise. Since our founding in 1961, Cabela’s® has grown to become one of the most well-known outdoor recreation brands in the world, and has long been recognized as the World’s Foremost Outfitter®.
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City of Elgin
The strong base of arts organizations and individual artists that we have in Elgin distinguishes us from our neighbors; Elgin is fast becoming a destination for the arts. We know that this awe inspiring aspect of our community will continue to grow, attracting more and more professionals and admirers. |
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Crossmark Crossmark is a leading sales and marketing services company in the consumer goods and services industry that delivers smarter solutions to clients for faster growth in an ever-changing world.
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Cuisine America
For over 20 years, Cuisine America has been providing the Chicagoland Metropolitan area with the finest in Social and Corporate catering at affordable pricing.Our food is all made with natural, fresh ingredients that we source locally. |
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Custom Countertop Creations We customize, fabricate, and install exquisite kitchen countertops, islands, bars, and bathroom vanities for both commercial and residential customers in the greater Chicago area. We offer a wide variety of natural stone options, including granite, quartz, laminate, and Corian®.
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Dotty’s Inside our country kitchen you’ll find our ever changing food menu full of “comfort classics” and fun twists on old favorites. We also invite you to enjoy our gourmet coffee, herbal teas, and our generous selection of beer and wine.
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Elgin Community College
ECC provides a work environment that is characterized by the shared values of excellence, freedom of inquiry, equity, ethical practices, accountability, respect for diversity and community engagement. |
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Fresh Express
Fresh salads that you can enjoy fast. That’s our thing, and has been many years! We started the trend of ready-to-eat salads sold nationally at retail stores, added salad kit offerings and continue to push salad-eating innovations like bag technology that keeps your leafy greens fresher for longer. |
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GC Services Since 1957, GC Services has provided full-service outsourcing solutions to businesses nationwide. With over 8,000 employees throughout the U.S. and Philippines, we are one of the largest privately-owned customer care providers in the U.S. As market leaders in quality and people development, we pride ourselves on our dedicated workforce and exceptional employee tenure.
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Greater Elgin Family Care Center Greater Elgin Family Care Center is known in the communities it serves for high quality, patient-centered care, delivered by a team of competent and committed staff. GEFCC will grow responsively and responsibly to fulfill unmet health needs, enhance community relationships and maintain financial viability. Currently providing care at 28 different locations including schools and churches.
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Greco and Sons Since 1990, Greco and Sons have been a part of the food service industry as an importer, distributor, and manufacturer. Greco and Sons imports and distributes a full line of premium quality food products as well as disposables, while manufacturing world class Italian sausage. We are “Your Recipe for Success.” Greco and Sons also services over 8,000 customers, while currently owning and managing (5) operating facilities, which are located in Illinois, Wisconsin, Arizona, Ohio, and now Las Vegas.
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Hansen Plastics Corporation For more than 40 years Hansen Plastics Corporation has delivered numerous products to a vast customer base. Serving several markets, HPC offers manufacturing and design to fit a variety of needs.100% employee-owned, our team members are also our stakeholders, and we hang our hats on a collective “can-do” attitude.
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Illinois Department of Employment Security
IDES encourages economic growth and stability in Illinois by providing Employment Services to Illinois residents and employers, |
Jimmy John’s At Jimmy John’s our food is simple; it’s clean, and it’s fresh! We use locally purchased produce, which is brought in fresh and hand sliced daily. Our stores are locally owned and operated by people who care. These Jimmy John’s owners create jobs and are giving partners in your community.
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John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (JBSS) operates five high-capacity, state-of-the-art production facilities, four of which are strategically located in primary nut growing regions. The Elgin facility sits on a 95 acre campus, with the most advanced automation in the nut industry, this state-of-the art 1,000,000 square foot facility is the Corporate Headquarters for JBSS.
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JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chase is a leading global financial services firm and one of the largest banking institutions in the United States, with operations worldwide.
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Kane County Workforce Development Division
The Workforce Development Division provides services to ready the workforce for employment through federally-funded programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). WIOA provides the framework for a unique national workforce preparation and employment system designed to meet both the needs of the nation’s businesses and the needs of job seekers and those who want to further their careers. |
Manpower Group Manpower is dedicated to enriching people’s lives with meaningful employment and development opportunities. We care about people and the role of work in their lives. We respect people as individuals, trusting them, supporting them, enabling them to achieve their aims in work and in life. We help people develop their careers through planning, work, coaching and training.
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McDonald’s / Bear Family Restaurants
With Bear Family Restaurants your new potential job can be everything you want it to be. We offer flexible hours for those looking for a part time job to fit around their busy schedules. We also offer the first steps on a long and exciting career path. At Bear Family Restaurants we also offer the opportunity to get involved with community friendly events, recognition programs, and scholarship opportunities. |
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Meijer At Meijer, we believe in doing great work in our stores, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities and corporate offices, while always taking care of what’s truly important – family. Our core values define us – like delivering excellent customer service and treating our team members like family.
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Metro Staffing Service Since 1993, when the business was known as Personnel Unlimited we have provided employment services to organizations in a variety of industries. Focusing on exceptional service, we have successfully matched the needs of employers with the work experiences and skill sets of our personnel.
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MKD Electric MKD Electric is a full service electrical, instrumentation, and systems integration contractor. They design, build, install, and maintain their client’s systems, projects and facilities by focusing on safety, quality and value through industry leading training initiatives and relationship focus.
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Peoplelink Staffing Solutions At Peoplelink, our mission is to be the biggest-little provider of outcome-driven productivity solutions in the world.
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PLS Loan Store At PLS, we give everyone the chance to contribute toward our success. We want all of our employees to be a part of our thriving family. That’s why we offer a wide range of personal and professional growth opportunities, and continually recognize team members for their achievements both at work and in the community.
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Speedway LLC
With over 2,700 locations around the corner and across the country, we continue to expand our reach and build trust in our customers. Our company vision is to be our customer’s first choice for value and convenience, and we recognize that our employees are key to that success. |
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School District U-46 Our vision is to develop and maintain a team of exceptional and qualified staff dedicated to providing a safe and positive learning environment in which all students can achieve academic success.The goal is to place an effective employee in every position, inside and outside the classroom. At U-46, our students represent more than 60 cultures and speak more than 90 languages. We believe our employees are our most valuable resource and the key to our students’ success.
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St. Hubert Job & Networking Ministry St. Hubert Job & Networking Ministry is a fellowship of men and women with a common desire to become employed or seek career advancement through a Christian forum. The ministry’s primary purpose is to prepare the attendee to face the challenges of a new job search and to shorten the time of unemployment, underemployment or alternative-employment connection.
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Sundance Inc./Taco Bell We are always looking for great talent. We offer great opportunities and excellent benefits. We operate stores in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
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UPS Whether you are looking for a professional career or a part-time position to pay for college, UPS is right for you. If you’re ready to get what you want out of your job — out of your life — the smart route is at UPS. As a growing, dynamic Fortune 50 organization, we have the kind of opportunities that will help you go as far as your ambition will take you.
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Wintrust / Elgin State Bank Our employees are part of what makes us who we are. Many of them have been with us since the opening of our first bank in the Wintrust family in 1991. They share a common passion for serving and supporting our communities. As we continue to grow our family, and the areas we serve, we want you to know that we are expanding to include diverse, talented, well-rounded and passionate people who will continue to form and solidify the relationships on which our company prides itself.
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SOURCE: Gail Borden Library news release