Springfield Business Journal

State of Illinois Career Fair

Learn about job opportunities at the state and connect with hiring managers

Michelle Ownbey Apr 29, 2025 9:15 AM

The Illinois Department of Central Management Services, Illinois Department of Public Health and Lincoln Land Community College will host a State of Illinois Career Fair from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7.

Taking place on LLCC’s campus in Springfield, members of the public
can learn about job opportunities at the state and connect with hiring
managers.

“We are excited to recruit new talent to the state of Illinois and grow our diverse workforce,” said CMS Director Raven DeVaughn. “Hosting career fairs helps us meet people where they are in their communities and in their job search.”

Job opportunities are available in a variety of fields at the state, including health care, education, finance, engineering and more. Representatives from multiple different agencies will be in attendance. Available roles range from entry level and seasonal roles to full time and supervisory roles. The event also includes an Early Bird Workshop where attendees can learn how to apply for state jobs, create a profile
and set up job alerts.

“We welcome people from all backgrounds and career paths to explore
opportunities in public health and other areas of public service," said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra.

The State of Illinois Career Fair is free and open to everyone, including
mid-to-senior-level professionals, career changers, first-time job seekers, and college students. Representatives from LLCC will be available to discuss educational pathways.

“The career fair presents an incredible opportunity for LLCC students and
alumni to learn about various careers as well as how to navigate the hiring process at the State of Illinois,” said Josh Collins, Assistant Vice President, Business Relations at LLCC. “When you look at LLCC programs and job opportunities at the various
state agencies, there are job opportunities for nearly all of our students.”

Early Bird Workshop
​May 7, 2025
​9:15 a.m. – 10 a.m.
​Lincoln Land Community College
​Menard Hall, Robert H. Stephens Room, Level 1
​2475 Poorman Drive, Springfield

State of Illinois Career Fair

​May 7, 2025
​10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
​Lincoln Land Community College
​Student Union, Menard Hall, Lower Level
​2475 Poorman Drive, Springfield

The following state agencies will have representatives at the event:
For more information about job opportunities at the state of Illinois, visit https://work.illinois.gov/.