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A Celebration of Black History | Honoring Workforce Pioneers, Past, and Present

Black Heritage Month Banner for the Black Heritage Month: A Celebration of Black History Career Fair with date information, Feb. 26, 2026 from 10am - 2pm Join us on February 26, 2026, for a day honoring Black workforce pioneers—of the past, present, and future—while connecting community members with meaningful career opportunities in public service.
Thursday, February 26, 2026
10:00 AM to 02:00 PM CST
CMS Regional Complex
  • 4800 West Wabash Avenue
  • Springfield, IL 62711

The Welcome and Opening Remarks will begin at 10 a.m., and the Career & Resource Fair will run from noon to 2 p.m. No registration needed.

Meet representatives from Illinois State agencies that are actively hiring and learn about career paths, open positions, and application support.

What to Expect

• Recognition of Black Workforce Pioneers
• Insights into State of Illinois careers and hiring
• Career & Resource Fair with actively hiring agencies
• Resume support, job search guidance, and career counseling

Participating Agencies

• Illinois Gaming Board
• Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
• Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT)
• Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
• Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS)
• Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA)
• Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC)
• Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs – Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
• Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)
• Illinois State Police (ISP)
• Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA)