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Teen Career and College Fair

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Year-round and Summer Employment Opportunities

During our Teen Career & College Fair, teens have the opportunity to meet with a variety of Central Florida trade schools, post-secondary institutions, and employers from a variety of industries offering a multitude of exciting positions! Employers in attendance include Orange County Parks and Recreation, Orlando Police Department, Panera Bread, Publix, SeaWorld Parks & Recreation, Wawa, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, YMCA of Central Florida, and many more! Attendees will have the chance to discover and apply for year-round and summer employment opportunities with on-the-spot hiring available.

Ages: 14-19

Date: Monday, March 13, 2023

Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Location:

South Orlando YMCA
814 W. Oak Ridge Road
Orlando, FL 32819

Companies:

4 Rivers Smokehouse, Air Force/Space Force, Coast Guard, Entertainment Technology Partners, Florida Army National Guard, Florida Polytechnic University, Full Sail University, Fun Spot, Keiser University, KFC, Lynn University, Master Concessionair (MCA), Orange County Fire Rescue, Orange County Sheriff’s Office, Orange Technical College – South Campus, Orlando Fire Department Communications, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Rollins College, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Taco Bell, Universal Orlando Resort, University of Central Florida, University of Florida / Central Florida Gator Club, University of South Florida, Walt Disney World, Wawa, YMCA of Central Florida

Colleges, University, Trade Schools, Armed Forces, and First Responders:

Full Sail University, Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Orlando Police Department, United States Air Force, United States Army, University of Central Florida, University of Florida, University of South Florida, and more!

Opportunities Available Include:
Attraction Ride Attendants, Food & Beverage Front and Back of the House Positions, Maintenance, Arcade & Admissions, Grocery Retails, Warehouse/distribution, Team Members, Bakers, Managers, Catering, Cashier, Utility, Host, Sales, Aquatic Positions Lifeguards and Swim Instructors, Electrical, Fire/EMS, 9-1-1 Telecommunicator, Internships, Paramedics, Fire/police, Camp Counselors, Assistant Teachers, Membership, Sports, Child Development, Wellness, Plus Many More!

Quick Tips to Land The Job

Dress in professional attire! Although it’s not required, we encourage you to dress appropriately for the industry you’re interested in. For some, this means business formal, and for others, it can be business casual.

Suggestions for Boys
Wear a polo, dress shirt, or sweater. Dress pants should be black, navy, or khaki. Ties are a great touch, but not mandatory.

Suggestions for Girls
Choose a neutral button-down top or blouse to go with black, navy, or khaki slacks. If you choose a skirt or dress, make sure it doesn’t rise above your knees. For accessories, make sure they’re minimal.

Don’t forget your resume if you have one! It’s recommended to bring at least three copies. If you don’t have one, that’s okay, too. Many employers will have sign-in sheets or applications to fill out on-site.

Be confident in your presentation. Smile, give a firm handshake, and have a great time. You’ve got this!

Useful Info

Things to Keep in Mind
The job fair will be held at the South Orlando YMCA. While it goes from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, you don’t have to stay the entire time. Parents won’t be allowed to visit employers, however, there will be a parent waiting area inside.

Getting to the Job Fair
There will be free, open parking! In the event the lot is full, volunteers will direct you to additional parking at the Oak Ridge High School next door to the YMCA. Friends and family are also encouraged to carpool. If you need to take public transportation, we recommend taking a Lynx bus to the Y.