Title
2026 Southwest Job Fair Memorandum of Understanding
History
On January 11, 2024, the Village of Orland Park, the Village of Tinley Park, Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison and the Orland Township hosted the first Southwest Job Fair at the Civic Center. The fair included 64 employers with a robust attendance estimated at 500.
In anticipation of higher attendance, the 2025 Job Fair was hosted at the Tinley Park Convention Center. One-hundred employers participated in the Fair. An estimate 1,700 job seekers attended the fair.
The 2026 Southwest Job Fair will be jointly hosted by the Village of Orland Park, the Village of Tinley Park, and Orland Township, on January 15, 2026, at the Tinley Park Convention Center. A variety of industries will be onsite recruiting for opportunities.
Expenses for the Job Fair include recruiter refreshments and lunch, job seeker giveaways, rental of the Convention Center, pipe and drape, electrical service to vendors and other supplies necessary to support the event. Total expense in 2025 were $16,129.44 split between the Village of Orland Park and the Village of Tinley Park.
Total estimated expenses for the 2026 Job Fair are expected to be approximately $20,000. Expenses will be split evenly between the Village of Orland Park,the Village of Tinley Park, and Orland Township.
The attached Memorandum of Understanding memorializes the Job Fair between the Villages of Orland Park, Tinley Park and Orland Township.
Financial Impact
Funds are budgeted in 1009220.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the 2026 Job Fair Memorandum of Understanding between the Village of Orland Park, the Village of Tinley Park and Orland Township;
AND
Authorize the Village Manager to execute all related contracts, subject to Village Attorney review.