UPCOMING MANUFACTURING HIRING EVENT IN SOUTH SUBURBS

The Mayor of Dolton, Riley Rogers, will host his third annual manufacturing hiring event on April 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Dorchester, 1515 E. 154th Street in Dolton.
The Mayor of Dolton, Riley Rogers, will host his third annual manufacturing hiring event on April 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Dorchester, 1515 E. 154th Street in Dolton.

Upcoming Manufacturing Hiring Event In South Suburbs

BY KATHERINE NEWMAN

The Mayor of Dolton, Riley H. Rogers, is hosting the third annual Manufacturing Hiring Event on April 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Dorchester, 1515 E. 154th Street in Dolton. Aside from offering residents with the opportunity to connect with manufacturing jobs, several community organizations will be on hand to provide a variety of resources.

“What I’ve observed is that there are many manufacturing jobs available and many companies seeking workers, unfortunately, in many cases, the general public is unaware of these available opportunities and that is the reason this is so important to me,” said Rogers.

This hiring event is targeted towards CDL drivers, maintenance mechanics, machine operators, forklift drivers, and welders looking for employment. According to the Village of Dolton, there are over 300 jobs available in this field, it is just a matter of finding them.

The Village of Dolton and Mayor Rogers are working closely with companies and community organizations throughout Chicago, according to information provided by the Village of Dolton. They are working with the Senior Community Service Employment Program and several universities that provide manufacturing job training like, South Suburban College, Governors State University, Olive-Harvey College, and Chicago State University.

These partnerships are important and help guarantee that not only do participants receive jobs that utilize their skill sets, but also that the manufacturing companies involved are connected with qualified applicants.

“We want to do our part to connect these manufacturing companies with qualified individuals who have the desire to be gainfully employed,” Said Rogers.

Several companies will be present and conducting interviews at the hiring event. Interested applicants should arrive with copies of their resume and be prepared to interview on the spot.

Mayor Rogers is very familiar with the manufacturing world outside of hosting this yearly hiring event. Prior to being elected Mayor of Dolton in 2013, he was the CEO of Rogers Transport, a regional trucking and transportation company, according to his biography provided by the Village of Dolton.

The Housing Authority of Cook County, Chicago Urban League, Aunt Martha’s Youth Organization and the Go Group will be present at the event to answer questions and connect residents with their services.

Aunt Martha’s Youth Organization is a coordinator of health care services and social services. The Go Group offers job training for youth with criminal backgrounds and assists them with job placement, according to the Village of Dolton.

The Housing Authority of Cook County operates to provide adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity, and a suitable living environment free from discrimination throughout suburban Cook County, according to their website. The Chicago Urban League has been creating opportunities for African Americans for nearly a century through advocacy, collaboration and innovation, according to their website.

This means that Dolton residents who might not be interested in manufacturing jobs can still find useful information at this free community event.

For more information about the event and other opportunities in Dolton visit www.vodolton.org.

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