A Career Expo Taking a Different Route to Connect Businesses and Students.
Greetings! Workforce Services is thrilled to announce the upcoming Pathways to Professions Expo, a one-of-a-kind event that you won’t want to miss! The Pathways to Professions Expo is the students’ gateway to a world of opportunities. Whether you’re a student exploring career options, a professional looking to make a career change, or someone interested in personal and professional development, this event is designed to help you chart your course to success. What to expect: Inspirational Kickoff, Interactive Stations, Networking Opportunities and much more! This Expo will bring together over 50 industry experts, educators, employers, and motivated individuals like you, all under one roof. Mark your calendar and be prepared to embark on a journey of discovery and growth. Stay tuned for further updates, including our list of distinguished speakers and the complete event schedule. We can’t wait to share the learning and networking experience with you. In the meantime, feel free to follow us on Facebook to get the latest updates and sneak peeks leading up to the event. Sincerely, Michelle Stiff
Here’s What Happened Last Year! P2P 2023 Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIDIyVnaNDM
Here’s What Happened Last Year! • 10 Will County High Schools Participated • Over 700 Student Participants • 70 Participating Vendors Interacted With The Students
Collaborative Effort • Workforce Center Partners: – – – – –
Workforce Services Division of Will County Illinois Department of Employment Security Joliet Junior College Workforce Development Department of Human Services/Department of Rehabilitative Services Employment & Employer Services
• Worked with WILCO and Regional Office of Education to access schools • Community College and Universities • Community Partners – Chamber of Commerce – Spanish Community Center – Will County Center for Economic Development
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160 Driving Academy Advantage Driver Training Amazon Bucks Services Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet ComEd Complete Health Service INC Fastenal First American Bank Governor's State University IL Army National Guard IL Welding School Illinois State Treasurer's Office Ironworkers #444 ITWOEYE Consulting Joliet Fire Department
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Joliet Junior College Joliet Slammers Lewis University Lightways Hospice Marquette Bank Metropolitan Industries, Inc. MicroTrain Technologies Middle River Marine Midland States Bank National Tube Supply NECA-IBEW LOCAL 176 JATC NICOR Northern Will County Special Recreation Association Pace Suburban Bus PeopleShare Staffing Firm Quest Food Management Services
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Rasmussen University Romeoville Police Department Silver Cross Hospital / Judy Mitchell Consulting State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel Transfr Inc. University of St. Francis UPS US Coast Guard Valley View School District 365U WALCO Tool & Engineering Corporation West Care Foundation Will County Habitat for Humanity Wintrust Bank
Thank You To The Participating Vendors!
Thank You To Our Sponsors!
Registration Is Now Open! To Register, scan QR Code or go to: Form.jotform.com/222906215746053