What:  Hundreds of teens expected for Youth Summer Job Fair.
When:  Friday, March 21, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where:  Gaines Park Recreation Center, 1501 N. Australian Ave

(03/18/08)  Local teenagers will be able to meet with prospective employers, fill out applications and interview on the spot for some available jobs at the City of West Palm Beach’s Second Youth Summer Job Fair on Friday, March 21, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  The fair is being held at the Gaines Park Recreation Center at 1501 N. Australian Avenue in West Palm Beach.

Interested job seekers will be able to meet with prospective employers, including the City of West Palm Beach.  There will be opportunities for both summer jobs and seasonal employment.  Teens will be able to fill out applications for employment, meet with employers and in some cases interview for openings on the spot.

March 19, 2007 - Hundreds of teenagers are getting a head start on finding great summer jobs through the City of West Palm Beach Youth Summer Job Fair.  The fair brought more than a dozen local employers together, including several City of West Palm Beach departments looking for summer workers.  Gaines Park, future site of a Youth Empowerment Center, hosted the fair.

“Getting and holding down a good summer job is a great way for a teenager to learn responsibility, stay productive, and mature,” said City of West Palm Beach Mayor Lois J. Frankel.  “This job fair is part of the City’s effort to reach out to our young people and help them along the path to responsible adulthood.”

The City’s Department of Human Resources helped organize the job fair.  The fair was open to people of all ages, but primarily focused on young people looking for summer jobs.  Teens were able to talk with prospective employers, fill out applications, and even interview for some positions on the spot.

The job fair also featured opportunities for teens who to improve their job search skills, including interviewing skills, proper attire for interviews, and more.

For Additional Information:
West Palm Beach Public Information Officer @
(561) 822-1433 / 822-1411 or webpio@wpb.org

03/16/07 - City of West Palm Beach Mayor Lois J. Frankel will help kickoff the City’s first ever Youth Summer Job Fair on Monday, March 19, 2007 at 10:00 A.M. at Gaines Park in West Palm Beach.

The job fair is open to people of all ages, but primarily focuses on teens looking for summer jobs.  More than a dozen local employers will be on hand, including City of West Palm Beach Human Resources officials.  Hundreds of teens are expected to attend.

The job fair is part of the City’s effort to keep young people away from crime and on the path to responsible adulthood.

For Additional Information:
West Palm Beach Public Information Officer @
(561) 822-1433 / 822-1411 or webpio@wpb.org

03/15/07 - Teenagers wanting to get a head start on tracking down a summer job can meet with employers, get career advice, and much more at the first-ever City of West Palm Beach Youth Summer Job Fair on Monday, March 19, 2007 from 9:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Gaines Park.

Interested job seekers will be able to speak with more than a dozen local employers, fill out applications, and even interview on the spot for some available positions.  The job fair is part of the City’s commitment to helping young people get the help they need to avoid crime and stay on the path to responsible adulthood.

Palm Beach County schools are not in session on Monday, March 19, 2007, due to a teacher work day.

For Additional Information:
West Palm Beach Public Information Officer @
(561) 822-1433 / 822-1411 or webpio@wpb.org