The Partnership Committee of Community High School District #94 in West Chicago sponsored a week long 2008 Job Fair for the students of CHS. Several organizations spent many hours talking with students. They discussed what their job expectations are and directed the students on how to apply for specific jobs. Many students took advantage of this opportunity by visiting the booths, asking questions and taking available information.
Participating in the 2008 Job Fair was businessman Mike Savegnago, a franchise owner of College Pro Painters, and a 2004 CHS graduate. He credits Mrs. Striker, an “awesome teacher,” and her business class for his interest in entrepreneurship. Mike is a junior at UIC majoring in Entrepreneurship.
Also participating in the 2008 Job Fair was Alma Reyes, who is the Assistant Director of the Community Resource Centers in West Chicago, and a 2000 CHS graduate. Alma also credits Mrs. Striker for allowing Alma to introduce the Community Resource Centers into her class at CHS.
Odysseys Fun World Assistant Manager, and 2004 CHS graduate, Gerry Avalos also participated in the 2008 Job Fair. Gerry credits Mrs. Peachs’ Cooperative Work Training class for his interest in business. He stated that “the class was very helpful in fully explaining what business expectations are of employees”.
Next years Job Fair will be held in April 2009. If your organization is interested in participating please contact Peggy Peach at 630/876-6345 or at ppeach@d94.org.
Gail Eckl Daniels
Public Relations Facilitator
Community High School District #94
326 Joliet Street West Chicago, IL 60185
gdaniels@d94.org 630/876-6556 Direct Line at CHS #94
630/876-6242 Educational Foundation Line at CHS
630/293-9099 Direct Line at Eckl Daniels Office
gaileckl@aol.com E-Mail at Eckl Daniels Office