The Chicago LGBTQ Job Fair will be held Wed., Oct. 22nd, noon to 4 p.m. at Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted. The free event includes job advice, break-out sessions detailing best interview and employee practices as well as legal issues in the workplace, plus food and prizes.

Corporations signed up to date include United Airlines, Uber, Northern Trust, Whole Foods, Lurie Children’s Hospital, Christy Webber Landscapes, The Chopping Block, Pastoral Artisan and Roosevelt University, which will provide opportunities for further education.

The fair will be preceded by free four-day intensive job readiness training sessions hosted by Chicago House. Participants wishing to take part in the LGBTQ job readiness workshop should call Chicago House Employment program at 773-248-5200 ext. 109 and mention how they heard about the training.