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Exploring new career opportunities? Planning for your future or re-entering the workforce? Seeking a change of scenery?

Employers: Are you also looking to enhance your current workforce? Connect with skilled individuals eager to contribute to your team’s success.

If so, the Effingham County Career Fair, produced by the Effingham County Chamber & presented by The City of Effingham and The Krusteaz Company, is your chance to learn about various employment opportunities right here in your county. Interact with local employers looking to hire.

When: Thursday, March 21, 2024 | 9a-12p

Where: Keller Convention Center | 1202 N Keller Dr., Effingham

Cost to attend: $0

Participating Businesses (View/Print Career Fair Layout):
CEFS Economic Opportunity Corp. – CIPT & Head Start
CEFS Economic Opportunity Corp. – WIOA
Community Support Systems
Department of Child & Family Services (DCFS)
Effingham CUSD #40
Effingham Regional Career Academy
EMAC – Effingham Machining & Assembly Components, Inc.
Evergreen Nursing & Rehab, LLC
Express Employment Professionals
Flex-N-Gate Effingham
Heartland Dental
HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital
Innovative Staff Solutions
Irwin Seating Company
Midwest Transportation Inc.
One Hope United
Peerless of America
Sarah Bush Lincoln
Sherwin Williams Company
Siemer Milling Company
StaffQuick
Stevens Industries
The Equity
The Krusteaz Company
Three Z Printing
Wal Mart Effingham

Complimentary Services include:
Professional headshots by Piotrowski Studios
Mock interviews
Resume review
Workshop – Revolutionizing Workplaces: Exploring the Power of Generative AI (Employers) | Market Yourself with Generative AI (Participants)

Sarah Hill, Director of Library Services at Lake Land College, will provide an overview of what generative AI is and how it differs from other forms of artificial intelligence. She’ll discuss applications of Generative AI in the workplace, as well as the benefits, challenges, and future outlook. (*30-minute sessions with employees/students limited to 20 people per session. Sessions at 9:30a, 10a, 10:30a and 11a.) For our participating businesses, Sarah will be presenting an employer focused breakfast session at 7:30a.

Produced & Hosted by: Effingham County Chamber

Presented by: The City of Effingham and The Krusteaz Company

Sponsorships available & booth fees apply* – Click here for more information.

Volunteers Needed – Click here to sign up. [Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the next generation of professionals? Do you have expertise in conducting interviews or reviewing resumes? We invite you to be a vital part of our upcoming Career Fair by volunteering your time and skills to help students and job seekers shine in their pursuit of success!]

Questions can be directed to Nicole Morrison at (217) 347-6282 or NMorrison@effinghamcountychamber.com.

CANCELLATION POLICY
*CANCELLATIONS OF REGISTRATIONS AND REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED IN FULL IF RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE NOON A WEEK (SEVEN WEEKDAYS) PRIOR TO THE EVENT. AFTER NOON CST ON SAID DATE, NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED. IF THE EVENT IS RESCHEDULED, ALL REGISTRATIONS WILL BE HONORED FOR THE RESCHEDULED DATE OR MAY BE REFUNDED IN FULL OF A REFUND REQUEST**. IF THE EVENT IS CANCELED, ALL REGISTRATION WILL BE REFUNDED IN FULL. **REFUND REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING BY EMAIL TO NICOLE MORRISON PLEASE ALLOW UP TO FIVE (5) BUSINESS DAYS TO PROCESS YOUR REFUND REQUEST.

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