Black Heritage Month Career & Resource Fair

Schedule

Thu Feb 26 2026 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

4800 West Wabash Avenue, Springfield, IL | Springfield, IL

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📣 Black Heritage Month: A Celebration of Black History
Join us on February 26, 2026, for a day honoring Black workforce pioneers—of the past, present, and future—while connecting community members with meaningful career opportunities in public service.
Thursday, February 26, 2026
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
CMS Regional Complex, 4800 West Wabash Avenue, Springfield, IL
What to expect:
• Recognition of Black Workforce Pioneers
• Insights into State of Illinois careers and hiring
• Career & Resource Fair with actively hiring agencies
• Resume support, job search guidance, and career counseling
The day begins at 10 a.m. with a celebratory program and recognition of Black workforce leadership. The Career & Resource Fair runs from noon to 2 p.m. Feel free to join us for the full program or stop by during the fair. No registration required.
Meet representatives from Illinois State agencies that are actively hiring and learn about career paths, open positions, and application support.
Participating agencies include:
• Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA)
• Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS)
• Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)
• Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
• Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC)
• Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
• Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT)
• Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
• Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA)
• Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs – Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
• Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
• Illinois Gaming Board (IGB)
• Illinois State Police (ISP)
• Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal
Come learn, connect, and take the next step toward a career that serves Illinois. No registration needed.
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