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West Side Community Trade Fair
October 24, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
The West Side is full of talent, strength, and potential. Come out for a powerful day of connection, growth, and opportunity — right here in our own community. This event is free and open to all youth, families, and neighbors who are ready to build their future. Interested in becoming an exhibitor? Fill out this form!
Session Times:
Morning Session: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Registration opens at 9:45 AM)
Afternoon Session: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Registration opens at 11:45 AM)
Morning Session: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Registration opens at 9:45 AM)
Afternoon Session: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Registration opens at 11:45 AM)
- Explore job, training, and education opportunities
- Connect with community organizations and resources
- Meet employers and leaders making a difference
- Take free professional headshots
- Join career readiness workshops
- Enter to win raffles and giveaways
Click here to register for your session. The registration form also gives us a chance to hear your voice — your responses will help shape the event and ensure we’re bringing the right resources and opportunities to our community. Let’s BUILD something great — for us, by us, on the West Side.
Questions? Email: khadijahlanier@buildchicago.org Interested in becoming an exhibitor? Fill out this form!
The West Side Community Trade Fair is made possible with support from National Lois University Accelerate U.
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