Job seekers and entrepreneurs can learn about contracting and employment opportunities at O’Hare and Midway International Airports when the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) hosts the Fourth Annual Airport Expo and Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 1, at the UIC Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt Road.

“As one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs, the City of Chicago creates unparalleled opportunities for job seekers and entrepreneurs alike,” said Mayor Brandon Johnson. “The Airport Expo and Job Fair is an invaluable event for those looking to advance their careers or grow their businesses at O’Hare and Midway. We encourage all Chicagoans to take advantage of this opportunity to connect with industry leaders and explore the many possibilities available at our world-class airports.”

Expo attendees will have the chance to meet with representatives from companies recruiting for a variety of positions across all experience levels, some of which will hire new employees on the spot.

Local entrepreneurs will be able to: 

• Explore new contracting opportunities at O’Hare and Midway International Airports
• Meet the construction managers building Chicago’s airports of the future
• Learn about the City of Chicago’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, as well as the benefits that certification provides to small businesses, including for:
• Disadvantaged Business-Owned Enterprises (DBEs)
• Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBEs)
• Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBEs)
• Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises (VBEs)
• Business Enterprises Owned by People with Disabilities (BEPDs)

To learn more or register as either a job seeker or vendor, visit flychicago.com/airportexpo.