Jobs
Job Fair Hosted by Congressman Bill Foster
In Partnership with the Illinois Department of Employment Security and Waubonsee Community College
WHEN
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM CT
WHERE
Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove Campus
Academic and Professional Center
Route 47 At Waubonsee Dr, North Entrance
FOR JOB SEEKERS:
For individuals seeking employment, this event is intended to ensure you have every opportunity to connect with area businesses and government agencies seeking employees.
There's no cost to participate—just register prior to the event and come prepared with your resume. Register HERE.
FOR EMPLOYERS:
This event offers employers the opportunity to meet job seekers face-to-face, showcase career opportunities, and fill open positions with top talent from our community.
If you’re interested in setting up a booth, register HERE. The deadline to register to attend as an employer is September 25, 2026.
For more information, contact Maria Manzo at maria.manzo@mail.house.gov or call (630) 585-7672.
List of Attending Employers
Construction Industry Service Corporation (CISCO)
Creative Electronics and Software
Ecker Center for Behavioral Health
Elburn & Countryside Fire Protection District
Finishing Contractors Association
Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)
Illinois Department of Human Services
Illinois Department of Transportation
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs
Illinois Department of Corrections
Additional Resources
Below are some resources that should help anyone interested in finding employment with the federal government.
USAJOBS.gov
USA Jobs is the official site for current federal jobs and employment information. Users can learn about the benefits of federal employment, and search for federal job openings by state, city or zip code.
Student Jobs.Gov
Student Jobs is one-stop shopping for students interested in federal employment opportunities. Students are eligible for special benefits in the federal job market, and you can learn more about that on this site.
U.S. House of Representatives Employment Opportunities
Information on employment opportunities at the House for prospective job applicants.
America's Job Bank
America's Job Bank is one of the most requested sites through the Department of Labor. It provides a searchable database of over one million jobs, and allows users to post their resumes online.
JAN on the Web
The Job Accommodation Network is a service of the Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy. It provides one-on-one information about job accommodations and the employability of people with disabilities, and is also available through its 1-800-ADA-WORK hotline.
United States Department of Labor
The Department of Labor Home Page is an invaluable resource for information pertaining to employment. You can research wage and salary data, and vital economic statistics as they pertain to our nation's world-class labor force.