Together We Build: West Side Workforce Development and Career Fair with Block Club and BUILD Chicago

Block Club Chicago, in partnership with BUILD Chicago, is proud to host a workforce development and career fair in community with our West Side neighbors. Held in the Austin neighborhood at BUILD’s campus, this all-day event will include:

• Panel discussion led by our West Side reporter, Michael Liptrot, on the future of work on the West Side
• Resume review and coaching station offering one-on-one feedback
• Mock interview station to help attendees practice and build confidence
• Speed networking sessions, creating space for small local businesses and/or hiring employers to connect with job seekers
• Financial coaching and literacy resources, offering guidance on budgeting, credit, savings, and long-term financial stability
• Professional attire closet, offering free work-ready clothing and styling support
• Professional headshots to help participants prepare for applications and online profiles (LinkedIn)

From SNAP benefit cuts to trade training programs to financial coaching, Block Club Chicago’s neighborhood reporting has uplifted many opportunities as well as challenges Chicagoans are encountering in the workforce. The West Side of Chicago is a particular hub of workforce development growth, following decades of disinvestment and barriers. Now, join us and dozens of community partners offering workforce-related resources in this community-powered event and get involved.

Ahead of the event, we will send a form to all registered attendees to sign up for the mock interviews, resume reviews, and headshots.