Illinois e-News Release

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS), Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), and Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) will host a State of Illinois Career Fair on May 7. Taking place on LLCC’s campus in Springfield, IL, members of the public can learn about job opportunities at the State and connect with hiring managers.

“We are excited to recruit new talent to the State of Illinois and grow our diverse workforce,” said CMS Director Raven DeVaughn. “Hosting career fairs helps us meet people where they are in their communities and in their job search.”

Job opportunities are available in a variety of fields at the State, including healthcare, education, finance, engineering, and more. Representatives from multiple different agencies will be in attendance. Available roles range from entry level and seasonal roles to full time and supervisory roles. The event also includes an Early Bird Workshop where attendees can learn how to apply for State jobs, create a profile, and set up job alerts.

“We welcome people from all backgrounds and career paths to explore opportunities in public health and other areas of public service, said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra. “We are looking for individuals with diverse professional experiences to keep the public safe and healthy. We invite everyone to join us at our job fair to explore opportunities to serve the State of Illinois.”

The State of Illinois Career Fair is free and open to everyone, including mid-to-senior-level professionals, career changers, first-time job seekers, and college students. Representatives from LLCC will be available to discuss educational pathways.

“The career fair presents an incredible opportunity for LLCC students and alumni to learn about various careers as well as how to navigate the hiring process at the State of Illinois,” said Josh Collins, Assistant Vice President, Business Relations at LLCC. “When you look at LLCC programs and job opportunities at the various state agencies, there are job opportunities for nearly all of our students.”

May 7, 2025

9:15am – 10:00am

Lincoln Land Community College

Menard Hall, Robert H. Stephens Room, Level 1

2475 Poorman Drive, Springfield, IL

May 7, 2025

10:00am – 2:00pm

Lincoln Land Community College

Student Union, Menard Hall, Lower Level

2475 Poorman Drive, Springfield, IL

Members of the public do not need to RSVP to attend the workshop or career fair.

Media planning to attend should RSVP to [email protected] by May 6 at 1:00 p.m.

The following State Agencies will have representatives at the event:

• Department of Agriculture

• Department of Central Management Services

• Department of Children and Family Services

• Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

• Department of Corrections 

• Department of Employment Security

• Department of Healthcare and Family Services 

• Department of Human Services

• Department of Innovation and Technology

• Department of Insurance

• Department of Public Health

• Department of Revenue

• Department of Transportation

• Department of Veterans Affairs

• Illinois Courts Office of Statewide Pretrial Services

• Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security

• Illinois Secretary of State

• Illinois State Police

For more information about job opportunities at the State of Illinois, visit https://work.illinois.gov/.