FIRST ANNUAL
CROSSROADS
CAREER EXPO
Not Your Typical Job Fair
Career Pathways, Professional Development, and Meaningful Connections
Roll Call Chicagoland, in partnership with the Village of Hoffman Estates and Bell Works Chicagoland, invites veterans, military spouses, transitioning service members, students, professionals, employers, educators, workforce organizations, entrepreneurs, and community partners to the inaugural Crossroads Career Expo.
Crossroads is more than a traditional job fair. It is a workforce, career, and economic development experience designed to connect talent with opportunity while bringing together the organizations shaping the future of Chicagoland's workforce.
Whether you're exploring your next career move, growing your business, recruiting talent, expanding your professional network, or discovering new resources, Crossroads gives you the flexibility to build your own professional development experience.
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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Featured Industries
Advanced Manufacturing • Digital Infrastructure & Technology • Healthcare • Education • Financial Services • Entrepreneurship & Small Business Development • Workforce & Career Development
Why Participate?
Participation in the Crossroads Career Expo is complimentary for employers, educational institutions, workforce organizations, nonprofits, economic development partners, and community resources.
Each participating organization receives a complimentary exhibit table and opportunities to engage throughout the day. More importantly, Crossroads is designed to foster meaningful connections—not just transactions.
Participants have opportunities to:
Recruit talent and share career opportunities • Promote programs, services, and resources • Connect with employers, educators, and workforce partners • Participate in industry panels and professional development sessions • Build relationships with veterans, military spouses, students, and career changers • Network with community leaders and fellow organizations • Increase awareness of their mission and impact
Whether your goal is hiring, partnership development, business growth, or community engagement, Crossroads offers a unique opportunity to meet people where careers, industries, and communities intersect.
Organizations interested in participating are encouraged to register by June 30 to ensure inclusion in event planning, promotional materials, and the exhibit floor layout.