Village of Tinley Park
Tinley Park is a dynamic community of nearly 57,000 people in the southwest region of Chicago. Ideally located just 30 minutes from downtown Chicago and nearby Midway International Airport, Tinley Park has an excellent business mix and combines the advantages of a vibrant suburban community with the competitive strengths of the Chicago market.
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Gurtler Industries, Inc
Gurtler Industries, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals and equipment for the laundry and textile industries, serving customers across North America and internationally. As a family-owned company with over 40 years of experience, Gurtler is known for its commitment to innovation, quality, and exceptional customer service.
Coldwell Banker Realty
Coldwell Banker Realty is a leading real estate brokerage dedicated to helping clients buy, sell, and invest in residential and commercial properties. Professionals in sales and marketing at Coldwell Banker are responsible for generating new business, developing client relationships, and promoting properties through strategic marketing campaigns.
Panduit
As a leading global manufacturer of high-quality electrical and network infrastructure and connectivity solutions, we operate from our headquarters in Tinley Park, Ill., USA, and across 112 worldwide locations. We drive innovation through strategic R&D investments and breakthrough product development while providing seamless global support and service.
Warrior Invictus Holding Company
Warrior Insurance Network, located in Bedford Park, IL, near Chicago Midway Airport, is looking to bring on talented individuals! It is our mission to attract and retain intelligent, motivated, ethical employees who strive for excellence and growth, and to keep those employees happy and engaged.
Chicago Police Department
The Chicago Police Department offers a rewarding career dedicated to serving and protecting diverse communities, promoting safety, integrity, and leadership. Officers gain valuable experience, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a lasting, positive impact on the city.
Illinois Department of Human Services
The Illinois Department of Human Services was created in 1997 to provide our state’s residents with streamlined access to integrated services, especially those who are striving for economic independence, and others who face multiple challenges to self-sufficiency.
Guardian Security Services
Guardian Security Services, a family-owned company, has been proudly serving the Chicagoland area for over fifty years. We work diligently to find our team members opportunities close to home, and a schedule that works best for you to provide a healthy work life balance. Join the Guardian family where your
SWCCCASE
Southwest Cooperative is proud to serve students with diverse abilities since 1959. According to our archives, two years after the Illinois General Assembly decreed that school districts could work together to provide educational programs for disabled students the Southwest Cooperative was created by 16 area districts.
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is the public social service agency charged with enabling families to ensure the safety, well-being and permanency of the abused and neglected children in our care and working with families and communities to protect the state’s vulnerable children from maltreatment.
Liberty Creative Solutions
Liberty Creative Solutions is a nationally acclaimed, WBENC – Certified Women’s Business Enterprise. Embracing tradition, innovation, and a willingness to adapt to an ever-changing industry, we have established ourselves as an authority in the dynamic world of print, mailing and fulfillment.
Illinois Department of Health
In Illinois, if you have eaten at a restaurant, required hospital or nursing home care vacationed at a campground or swam at a public beach or pool, drank a glass of milk, got married or divorced, had a baby, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has touched your life
Cook County Government, Human Resources
Cook County Government offers the chance for applicants to explore an amazing career opportunity through the office under the President division. Interested applicants can go to the Cook County website and develop their application process through Taleo to be considered for a career opportunity.

Village of Orland Park – Human Resources
The Human Resources Department is the central coordinating point for the filling of all full-time, permanent part-time, temporary, and seasonal positions.
Express Employment Professionals in Matteson
Express Employment Professionals is your local resource for all your employment needs.
We offer a wide array of services including Professional Services, Office Services, Skilled Trades, and Light Industrial placements. We are locally owned and operated with the support of an international headquarters with decades of staffing and HR expertise.
South Cook Intermediate Service Center
South Cook ISC has built a solid reputation as a leader in the educational arena, and the districts we serve rely on our expertise, knowledge, skills, professional guidance, and support. The South Cook ISC territory encompasses 66 public school districts, representing 254 schools, and 5 special education
No Woman Left Behind
No Woman Left Behind helps professionals unlock their leadership potential and take control of their careers—with clarity, confidence, and strategy. We partner with individuals and organizations through coaching, workshops, and training that address the real barriers to advancement—developing visible, empowered, and promotion-ready leaders at every level.
Bremen High School District 228
BHSD 228 (Bremen, Tinley Park, Hillcrest and Oak Forest High Schools) is located in Bremen Township and serves the communities of Midlothian, Posen, Tinley Park, Markham, Hazel Crest, Country Club Hills, and Oak Forest. Bremen District 228 serves nearly 5000 students and employs over 600 employees.
Tesla
Tesla, Inc. is an American multinational leader in electric vehicles and clean energy. Founded in 2003 and based in Austin, Texas, Tesla designs innovative electric cars and energy solutions like Powerwall. Its mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy through cutting-edge technology.
Tinley Park Public Library
The Tinley Park Public Library empowers and enriches our entire community by welcoming and connecting people to diverse resources, services, experiences, and reliable information. We are dedicated to serving our patrons, to developing collaborative relationships within our community, and to the responsible use of public resources.
TRIO Educational Opportunity Center at Governors State University
TRIO EOC provides educational guidance and resources to adults seeing ged, certificate program, or college enrollment. It provides assistance with finding a program, applications for colleges, financial aid, and scholarships. Financial assistance is also provided for ged test payments, and college program entrance exams.
Elementary School District 159
Elementary School District 159 is a public PK–8 school district based in Matteson, Illinois, serving students and families from Matteson, Richton Park, and Tinley Park. The district is committed to educating, empowering, and inspiring the whole child through a well-rounded curriculum that includes strong academic, arts, technology, and extracurricular programs.
The Davey Tree Expert Company
Davey Tree provides residential and commercial tree care and landscaping services throughout the country including Chicagoland.
With operations throughout North America, our branches have expanded, but our commitment to scientifically-based horticultural and environmental services and outstanding client service has never wavered.
Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center
The Juvenile Temporary Detention Center provides temporary secure housing for youth through 16 years of age, who are awaiting adjudication of their cases by the Juvenile Division of the Cook County Courts. The Center also provides care for youth who have been transferred from Juvenile Court jurisdiction.
Maxim Healthcare
Maxim Healthcare is a private duty nursing agency that hires for healthcare professionals such as Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Certified Nursing Assistants. We also hire internally in our office for healthcare management type positions. We have offices in Orland Park and Lombard, IL.
Viz Consulting
Expert insurance team has partnered with Integrity Marketing Group, LLC to give our agents access to the best technology in the industry-including: Integrity.com, Connecture, Sunfire, Lead Center, CSG. All the tools you need in one place. We will provide free weekly training-remote. Training videos on demand.
State of Illinois Court Reporting Services
Court Reporting Services administers statewide policies and procedures for court reporting in Illinois courts under the Chief Circuit Judges. Our mission is to ensure accurate records of proceedings by providing courtroom coverage, advancing the profession through education, offering continuing education for reporters, and informing the public about court reporting careers.
HFS – Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is responsible for providing healthcare coverage for adults and children who qualify for Medicaid, and for providing Child Support Services to help ensure that Illinois children receive financial support from both parents.
The Little Gym of Orland Park
At The Little Gym of Orland Park, IL, we offer parent-child classes for babies and toddlers, gymnastics programs for all skill levels, and birthday parties that make lasting memories. Kids laugh, leap, and learn in every class—discovering confidence and joy that lasts a lifetime.
Illinois State Police
The Illinois State Police is an agency involving uniformed patrol officers on highways enforcing traffic/criminal laws and assisting the public, to specialized units, and crowd control, all centered to protecting citizens, improving the quality of life, and reducing crime through integrity, service, and expertise.
Computer Training Source, Inc.
Computer Training Source, Inc. has offered computer software training classes for businesses & individuals in Chicagoland since 1991. They have convenient training centers throughout the Chicago, Illinois area (Downtown Chicago & Schaumburg) and work regularly with the WIOA grant to supply training and certifications for those approved by the grant.
Nucor Corporation
Nucor Corporation is North America’s largest steel manufacturer and recycler, producing a vast range of steel products for construction, automotive, energy, and manufacturing using electric arc furnaces that melt scrap metal, making them a leader in sustainable, circular steelmaking. Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Nucor emphasizes strong company culture, innovation, and teamwork.
Georgios Banquets
Georgios Banquets, Quality Inn & Suites is located in Orland Park and are going on their 40th year in business! They host many events such as weddings, quinceañera, birthdays & many more. Directly connecting to the Quality Inn & Suites, they are the perfect pair in an ideal event location.
United States Navy and United States Marines Corps
The U.S. Navy is a maritime force, tasked with maintaining freedom of the seas, deterring aggression, projecting power globally, and securing economic interests through combat-ready naval forces operating from seabed to space in cyberspace, air, and sea, ensuring open shipping lanes and defending against threats.
Kim’s Trucker Services
Helping carriers stay compliant, audit-ready, and road-safe, their Safety Department manages FMCSA safety programs, driver qualification files, drug & alcohol compliance, training, and mock audits. They offer hands-on training, mentorship, and growth opportunities for individuals looking to build a long-term career in transportation safety.
WJYS Television
WJYS-TV, The Way, has long been a respected mainstay in Chicago and the surrounding region for its commitment to religious, spiritual, and cultural programming. Broadcasting from the top of the Willis Tower, WJYS reaches millions of households across Chicagoland, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan, offering a trusted platform for diverse audiences.
Bethel Family Resource Center
Bethel Family Resource Center participates in the development of low-income communities economically and socially; promote the educational growth of low-income children and adults; and assist in the strengthening of the family through programs and services designed to assure responsibility, encourage self-growth, and provide ongoing support for those most in need.
All Seasons Pools and Spas
All Seasons Pools & Spas is a family-owned pool, spa, and outdoor living company based in Orland Park, Illinois, proudly serving Chicagoland since 1954. Known for quality craftsmanship and dependable service, they specialize in inground pool construction, service and retail.
iCan Dream Center
As a non-profit organization, iCan Dream Center connects youth to holistic, innovative special education services. They are committed to making a positive contribution by fostering an education setting where neurodiverse youth have access to the skills, resources, and opportunities necessary to thrive beyond their labels.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Join a premier workforce dedicated to securing the safety of communities across America. As one of the world’s most prestigious organizations, the FBI provides you unparalleled experiences, training, and leadership and career development opportunities. Learn more about exciting and unique career options.
Lincoln-Way High School District 210
Lincoln-Way High School District 210 spans 105-square miles, serving students at three high schools: Lincoln-Way Central (New Lenox), Lincoln-Way East (Frankfort), and Lincoln-Way West (New Lenox).
We also provide transportation to Summit Hill 161 (Frankfort Square), Frankfort 157c, New Lenox 122, Union 81 (New Lenox) and Manhattan 114 School Districts.
Voortman USA
Voortman is a global leader in CNC steel processing solutions, with 750+ employees worldwide. They design advanced machines, develop smart software, and deliver exceptional service. With expanded U.S. operations and a new production facility opening April 2026—join their innovative team and grow with them!
District 230
District 230 includes Amos Alonzo Stagg, Carl Sandburg, and Victor J. Andrew High School. Our staff inspires and empowers students, colleagues, and our community through innovative learning that fosters empathy and leadership. D230 is a nationally and state award-winning district, recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Top High Schools.





























































































