January 2026 Events
Get Hired by Illinois:
A Guide to Public Service Careers
The GCRC (Government College Relations Council) invites you to Get Hired by Illinois: A Guide to Public Service Careers. Join us virtually on Wednesday, January 28 from 12:00-1:30 pm central time for this online session designed to prepare you with information and resources in applying to state jobs across the state of Illinois. During our time together, we'll hear from experienced practitioners with actionable advice and insider insights. An overview of our event is below.
Agenda: Get Hired by Illinois: A Guide to Public Service Careers Welcome by Jaime Velazquez, Government College Relations Council Chair
Agency panel experts with insights on starting your journey, with remarks from: + Amelia Gavina, Deputy Bureau Chief of Recruitment and Minority Relations
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
+ Renee Martinez,
Statewide Outreach Coordinator, Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)
+ Stanisha Lang,
Bilingual Human Resource Representative/Recruiter (Spanish) & + Yesenia Martinez,
Human Resources Representative/Recruiter, Cook County and Northern IL
Recruiter Office of Employee Services, Illinois Department of Children
and Family Services
(IDCFS)
+ TBD, Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
Concurrent breakout rooms (choose one)
- Networking into Public Service led by Marty Gahbauer - Executive Director / Weigand Career Center for Professional Excellence / Elmhurst University
- Tips for an Effective State Resume led by Danny Blough - Assistant Director / Employee Relations / Loyola University
Registration is free and currently open. Please register early to secure your place at the session, and share this information with friends, classmates, and connections to attend together.
Register today! https://uic.zoom.us/meeting/register/ay1sbFDyRSK3kvY0gpr35g
January 28th, 2026