the roads to wealth

Career Fair & Summit 2023

October 5-6, 2023

Chicago, IL | UIC Forum

Presented by

Day 1

Financial Services Career Fair

10:00 am – 3:00 pm

There is a Place in Finance for You!

Discover employment opportunities with over 60 companies including BMO, CIBC, JPMorgan Chase, Illinois Tollway, Chicago Police Department, Harold Washington College, First Eagle Bank, Huntington Bank, Skillful.ly, Chicago Housing Authority, North Lawndale Employment Network, Callan, PODER, Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and more.

The BWTT
Career Fair
will feature

And much more!

Top Available Positions

Day 2

Financial Summit

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

  • Fireside Chat with Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Treasurer, Melissa Conyears-Ervin

  • Goldman Sach’s 10,000 Small Businesses

  • Small Business Funding

  • Buy Back The Block

  • Learn how to do business with the City of Chicago

  • Insurance Options

  • Conversations with AARP CHICAGO

  • Homeownership Programs and Available Funding

Participating Sponsors

Participating Partners

Schedule

Career Fair

Thursday, October 5, 2023

  • 9:50 am

    Doors Open

  • 10:15 am Location: Main Stage – Exhibit Hall

    There is a Career in Finance For You presented by the Chicago Treasurer’s Office

  • 11:00 am Room D

    Navigating the Future of Work: AI, Skills-First Hiring, and Economic Empowerment presented by Skillful.ly

  • 11:00 am Room E

    Social Security and AARP Chicago

  • 11:00 am Room F

    Coach, Sponsor, and Mentor presented by Financial Services Pipeline

  • 11:30 am Location: Main Stage - Exhibit Hall

    Careers at BMO

  • 12:30 pm Location: Main Stage - Exhibit Hall

    Lunch & Learn with Verizon

  • 1:00 pm Location: Main Stage - Exhibit Hall

    Maximizing Your LinkedIn Profile

  • 1:00 pm Room D

    Remote Work and Finances by: National Able Network

  • 1:00 pm Room E

    Small Business Insurance: Protect your Interest

  • 1:00 pm Room F

    Understanding Your Credit with TransUnion

  • 3:00 pm

    Event Ends

Financial Empowerment Summit

Friday, October 6, 2023

  • 9:50 am

    Doors Open

  • 10:00 am Location: Main Stage – Exhibit Hall

    Fireside Chat with Chicago Treasurer, Melissa Conyears-Ervin and Chicago Mayor, Brandon Johnson

  • 11:00 am Room D

    The Lending Process: That Leads to Obtaining Sustainable Homeownership presented by BMO

  • 11:00 am Room E

    Small Business Funding with US Bank

  • 11:00 am Room F

    Doing Business with the City of Chicago

  • 11:15 am Main Stage – Exhibit Hall

    Buy Back the Block presented by Bonita Harrison of KBM Realty

  • 12:00 pm Location: Main Stage - Exhibit Hall

    BMO Power Hour

  • 12:00 pm Room D

    Homeowner/Renters Insurance: Protect your Yourself and your Property Presented by State Farm

  • 1:00 pm Location: Main Stage - Exhibit Hall

    Wealth Building Conversations with Earvin “Magic” Johnson

  • 2:00 pm Room D

    Small Business Profile Set Up with LinkedIn

  • 2:00 pm Room E

    Maximize Your Money with AARP Chicago

  • 2:00 pm Room F

    Goldman Sach’s 10,000 Small Businesses Testimonial Conversation

  • 3:00 pm Location: Main Stage – Exhibit Hall

    Wealth Conversations with Deon Cole presented by AARP Chicago

  • 4:00 pm

    BWTT Network Power Hour Featuring a Live DJ Set
    Refreshments will be provided

DIRECTIONS

Parking

Free Parking Available in Lot 5 and Lot 6

Lot 5

Morgan & Roosevelt Road – 1135 South Morgan Street

Lot 6

Halsted & Roosevelt Road – 1135 South Halsted Street