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SUMMARY:Chicago Department of Aviation Airport Small Business Summit and Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:SMALL BUSINESS SUMMIT\n8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. \nFrom 8:00 a.m. to noon, the Small Business Summit will welcome small business owners to participate in engaging workshops and network with fellow vendors.\n9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. \nNavigating the DBE and ACDBE Programs Post-recertification\nThe Chicago Department of Procurement Services will provide updates on Illinois’ DBE and ACDBE certification process and answer questions on how businesses can participate in the programs moving forward.\n10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \nConcessions 101 + Networking\nGet ready for all the exciting concessions opportunities coming to Chicago’s airports in 2026! The CDA Concessions team will present an overview of the concessions programs at O’Hare and Midway International Airports, and review what makes a great concessions proposal.\n10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nOperational Readiness and Airport Transfer (ORAT) RFP Overview + Networking\nLearn about the CDA’s upcoming ORAT RFP. Understand how the City’s Mentor/Protege Program can help emerging firms gain experience under established prime consultants. The session will include time for networking between prospective prime and sub-respondents.\nJOB FAIR\n12:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.\nFrom noon to 4p.m., the Job Fair will connect attendees directly with hiring businesses and organizations for on-the-spot hiring alongside skill-building sessions.\n12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.\nAviation Career Pathway Program (ACPP) \nExplore careers in aviation through this accelerated 90-minute Aviation Career Pathway Program. Participants who complete the session will receive a certificate of completion.\n12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nFive Tips to Land Your Next Career \nBuild confidence for your next opportunity in this 30-minute motivational session led by CDA staff.\n1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.\nInterview Skills 101 \nPrepare for success in this 30-minute workshop focused on interview fundamentals, effective communication, and professional presentation.\n1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. \nResume Writing Workshop \nStrengthen your resume in this interactive 30-minute workshop focused on building a clear, polished, and competitive application document.\n2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.\nFive Tips to Land Your Next Career – Session #2\n2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. \nInterview Skills 101 – Session #2\n3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. \nResume Writing Workshop – Session #2\n
URL:https://www.amac-org.com/events/chicago-department-of-aviation-airport-small-business-summit-and-job-fair/
CATEGORIES:AMAC Chicago Chapter,AMAC Members,Industry
LOCATION:725 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60607
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