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Rock Island - How to get Hired with the State of Illinois DCFS Workshop

Workshop
'How to get hired with the State of Illinois' Are you looking for a rewarding career in a workplace that values all workers? The State of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking to hire various positions statewide. This workshop will give you the ins and outs of filling out a State of Illinois application for any department along with the dos and don’ts for applying, interviewing and how to set up an account to follow your interested positions with the State. Join us and learn about the new application process for the state. Competitive Salaries • Paid Time Off • Insurance Savings Plans • Continuing Education Flexible Schedules • Equal Opportunity Employer
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
01:00 PM to 03:00 PM CDT
American Job Center
  • 500 42nd Street,
  • Suite 6
  • Rock Island , IL 61201