1 week Ago By Anna Ashcraft
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- Several area agencies are holding a hiring event in San Marcos later this month to help teens and young adults find their first job. The San Diego Workforce Partnership, Project Next, and San Diego North EDC, are collaborating to hold a free hiring event for ages 16 to 24 on April 22. San Diego County Fair hiring more than 1,200 seasonal workersFrom 4 to 6 p.
m. at the San Marcos Community Center, teens and young adults can connect with more than 20 San Diego employers with a variety of job opportunities, including part-time, entry-level and seasonal positions. Resumes are recommended, but not required.
The First Job Hiring Event is free to attend, and registration is encouraged so participants can receive updates on resume workshops and preparation resources leading up to the event.The event coordinators are expecting around 200 people to attend. “Young people are hungry for opportunity—they just need the right doors to open,” said Marian Daryaie, Director of Strategic Partnerships at San Diego Workforce Partnership.
“This event is about more than getting a first job—it’s about building confidence, gaining real-world experience, and helping students discover where they want to start their career journeys.”Pre-event resources will also be offered to help students prepare for the hiring event. Gaylord Pacific Resort job fair cut short for second day after overwhelming turnout“At Project Next, we believe every student deserves the chance to explore their future with support and intention,” said Lisa Stout, Executive Director of Project Next.
“The First Job Hiring Event is one of the many ways we help young people in North County imagine and pursue their potential. A first job is more than just a paycheck—it’s an opportunity to gain valuable skills, build confidence, and start making connections that will benefit them in their career journey. We’re excited to connect students with employers who can help them take that important first step into the workforce.
”The San Marcos Community Center is located at 3 Civic Center Drive in San Marcos.Erik Bruvold, CEO of the San Diego North Economic Development Council noted, “We strengthen our local North County workforce by ensuring young people get opportunities to acquire work skills and by exposing them to different work settings. This is a perfect fit with other programs that we have which seek to connect educators, employers and workforce talent.
”Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/first-job-hiring-event-tickets to register for the youth hiring event.
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