Oscar Hernandez, 17, of Waukegan takes a math test for a food service job at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee. The company will host more hiring events Feb. 23, March 9 and 23. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media
Anita Harris of Six Flags Great America congratulates Tony Catinella, 16, of Lake Villa (left) and Susan Gilligan of Lindenhurst (center) during the company's hiring event in Gurnee. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media
Alouette Rodriguez, 16, (left) and Guy Flaschner (center), both of Gurnee, talk to Six Flags supervisor Janette Theodore about scheduling during hiring event this month. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media
Danielle Young of Waukegan waits for the results of her math test during a hiring event at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee. The company will host more hirings Feb. 23, March 9 and 23. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media
Lauren Saleski of Zion (left), a Six Flags Great America supervisor, interviews Jaroslav Mucha, 21, of Round Lake Heights this month for a ride host job. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media
Michael Diemert a ride section supervisor of Lake Villa (right) interviews Rickeeta Benson, 16, of Zion about a ride host job. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media
Anita Brown, 16, of Waukegan fills out an application on a computer. She is interested in being a costume character or be in a show. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media
Andrea Perez, 16, of Waukegan fills out an application on a computer. She is interested in working in food service. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media
GURNEE — There were 300 people hired over the weekend at Six Flags Great America. Just 2,700 more to go, if you are interested. “We had just over 400 people,” said Katy Enrique, communications manager for the theme park that is looking to hire 3,000 …