CHICAGO – The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) will host an Airport Expo and Job Fair on Wednesday, May 24, at the UIC Forum, where small businesses and individuals can learn about contracting and job openings at the City’s airports. 

“There are incredible opportunities for job seekers and companies of all sizes to be part of the growth and modernization of O’Hare and Midway,” CDA Commissioner Jamie L. Rhee said.  “With so many exciting projects on the horizon, I encourage individuals and entrepreneurs from all walks of life to learn how they can work at Chicago’s airports.” 

Job seekers will have the chance to meet companies seeking employees of all experience levels for positions at O’Hare and Midway. 

Local businesses will have the opportunity to learn about:  

• Upcoming contracting opportunities with the CDA’s Construction Managers at Risk (CMARs). 
• Hiring and contracting initiatives to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion at O’Hare and Midway. 
• Requirements to obtain certification as an Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE), Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise (VBE), and Business Enterprise Owned by People with Disabilities (BEPD). 

The Airport Expo will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24, at the UIC Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt Rd. To learn more or register as either a job seeker or vendor, visit flychicago.com/airportexpo.