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Mount Vernon - DCFS Virtual Recruitment Presentation

Career Event, Hiring Event
You are invited to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Employment Workshop. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services will highlight careers and the benefits of working for the State, breakdown the application process, and answer all questions regarding the hiring process. DCFS Virtual Recruitment Presentation: Thursday, July 23, 2026, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. This is a Virtual Event using a WebEx Platform.
Thursday, July 23, 2026
11:00 AM to 01:00 PM CDT
This is a Virtual Event using a WebEx Platform
Register at: https://bit.ly/49fWtbd