West Side Workforce Development and Career Fair with Block Club and BUILD Chicago

Block Club Chicago, in partnership with BUILD Chicago, is proud to host a workforce development and career fair in community with our West Side neighbors. Held in the Austin neighborhood at BUILD’s campus, this all-day event will include:

• Panel discussion from 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. led by our West Side reporter, Michael Liptrot, on the future of work on the West Side, with speakers:
  • Roy Walker III, Malcolm X College, Senior Vice President, Academic & Student Affairs
  • Jayne Vellinga, Chicago Women in Trades, Executive Director
  • Marvin Hunter, Institute for Nonviolence Chicago, Associate Director of Workforce Development
• Professional headshots to help participants prepare for applications and online profiles
• Resume review and coaching station offering one-on-one feedback
• Mock interviews to help attendees practice and build confidence
• Financial coaching and literacy resources, offering guidance on budgeting, credit, savings, and long-term financial stability
• Professional attire closet, offering free work-ready clothing and styling support (until 2 p.m.)
• Game of Life Simulation led by BUILD Chicago to navigate real-world decisions—from securing a job and managing a budget to responding to unexpected life events—while exploring the skills needed to build a successful future: Every 30 min
• Reentry Simulation led by the Corporate Coalition that encourages participants to reflect on the challenges to overcome when applying to jobs with a criminal record: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m.

Learn more here and register