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East Saint Louis - Representative Kevin Schmidt Job Fair

Job Fair
State Representative Kevin Schmidt is hosting a Job Fair. DRESS TO IMPRESS & BRING PLENTY OF RESUMES! 9:30 A.M. Inside Track to Interviewing with Confidence 10:30 A.M. Creating a Resume to Get You Noticed! FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT REP. SCHMIDT AT 618-215-1050 OR REPSCHMIDT.COM.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
09:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT
Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Campus
  • 601 James Thompson Boulevard
  • Multipurpose Room Building D
  • East Saint Louis, IL 62701