The youth of Cincinnati have skills. Now is their time to use them.
On April 23 the 4th Annual Mayor's Youth Jobs and Opportunities Fair will be held at the Duke Energy Convention Center and Mayor Mallory is calling on local businesses to get involved.
"Businesses need to look at employing young people as a community service," Mayor Mallory says. "Employing young people is one of the most important things that a company can do for our community."
At last year's fair, more than 2,500 young attendees met with over 100 employers and service organizations, for whom attendance at the event is free.
Over 40 companies have already signed up for this year's fair, including Home Depot, FedEx Ground, US Bank and more.
And for ambitious youth, this is not a sink or swim affair.
This year Mayor Mallory has launched a Youth Job Fair Committee. This group was created to help attendees prepare for the fair in advance.
Various government, education, non-profit and business organizations from the area make up this committee.
"By providing training opportunities to young people before the job fair, we are helping them prepare to meet employers and put their best foot forward," Mayor Mallory says.
Adding a dash of technology to the process, Mayor Mallory is partnering with Student Jobs Locker, a free job search website for young people.
“By offering employment, a company can have a significant impact on the life of an area youth. Having a job teaches young people work ethic, responsibility, time management, and gives them financial resources.”
The job fair is open to young people aged 16 to 24, including soon to be and recent college graduates.
For companies interested in participating in the job fair, more information is available at Mayor Mallory's website. The deadline for registry is April 20.
Writer: Jonathan DeHart
Source: Jason Barron, City of Cincinnati
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