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Wheeling - Are You Looking for a State of Illinois Job

Workshop
Are You Looking for a State of Illinois Job? The Illinois Department of Employment Security invites You to a Work 4 Illinois Recruitment Workshop featuring Central Management Services. The workshop will include the following services: Instruction on how to apply for jobs with the State of Illinois Overview of current job openings & opportunities with multiple agencies Summary of the application process and a walkthrough of the CMS100 Tips for applying and interviewing Completion and collection of application requirements Information on IllinoisJobLink.com Pre-registration is required, to pre-register, contact: Darius Ardelean at 847-484-8182, or email darius.ardelean@illinois.gov OR Alejandra Baidoc at 847-484-8127 or email alejandra.baidoc@illinois.gov
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM CST
North American Job Center
  • 1400 S. Wolf Rd
  • Suite 200
  • Wheeling, IL 60090