On June 22, 123 youth attended a recruitment and job-readiness event at the Jacob Center for Neighborhood Innovation with support from City of San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer’s office and the Commission on Gang Prevention and Intervention.
Job applicants networked with representatives from 17 employers and youth employment agencies, and learned résumé tips and interview skills with help from volunteers, including Darnisha Hunter from the mayor’s office as well as staff from SDWP.
Employers and agencies represented include Soft IMAGE Concepts, SeaWorld, BofI Federal Bank, Rubio’s, YMCA of San Diego County, Richard Heath & Associates (RHA), McDonald’s, ACE Parking, Arc of San Diego, San Diego Job Corps, San Diego Futures Foundation, One San Diego, Access, Inc., City of San Diego, Jackie Robinson Family YMCA, PANDA Express, and National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC).
Krista Larson of Bofl Federal Bank shared, “It was a great opportunity to reach out and promote the company brand to a large population of job seekers.”
Brook Hoven of McDonald’s was impressed by the attendees. “It was great to see the willingness in youth to enter the workforce. They were energized and ready!”
Both employers and job seekers left the fair with positive outcomes. Many employers accepted résumés and applications from job seekers at the event, and even conducted on-the-spot interviews.
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