Are you a student looking for a summer job or internship? Need a little help with your resume or job interview skills? Don’t miss the 10th Annual Alameda Youth Career and Job Fair hosted by the City of Alameda and the Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) on Wednesday, April 1, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
[1]More than 600 students are expected to attend the event at Encinal Junior & Senior High School, located at 210 Central Avenue, to explore summer internships, career pathways, and professional development.
The annual event is designed to connect our future workforce with local employers. It is an excellent opportunity for businesses to recruit talented students who are eager to apply the skills they learn in the classroom to practical work experience.
The Job Fair is free and welcomes all high school students in Alameda. Round-trip shuttles will be available from Alameda High School and Island High School. This year’s event features a wide range of summer opportunities.
Highlights
The Job Fair will help students prepare for job searches, from creating effective resumes to acing job interviews:
- Networking – The Main Gym will host networking with 40+ employers, trade organizations, and City-sponsored internship programs.
- Free professional headshots – Free student portraits will be taken on the Main Gym Stage.
- Be prepared – Resume reviews and mock interview coaching to sharpen professional skills will be provided in the Media Center.
- Panels – Industry professionals will offer their insights in the Career Center.
- Incentive – Students who bring a resume will be entered into a raffle drawing.
Registration
Employers and organizations offering information, summer jobs/educational opportunities can register online for a free table [3] at the April 1 event. Employers are asked to register by Friday, March 14.
AUSD teachers and volunteers interested in chaperoning a group of students or volunteering in one of the event spaces can register online to participate [4]. All teachers and volunteers are asked to register by Monday, March 16.
Need more info?
For additional information, please contact Jennifer Padilla at the City of Alameda’s Economic Development Office ([email protected] [5] or Amanda Vigil at Alameda Unified School District ([email protected] [6]).
The Youth Career & Job Fair is supported by AUSD, Alameda Collaborative for Children, Youth, and Their Families (ACCYF), the City of Alameda, Alameda County Supervisor Lena Tam, and the Alameda Chamber & Economic Alliance.