Students are pictured at last year’s Summer Jobs and Career Fair for Teens at Oak Ridge High School. (Submitted photos)
The Oak Ridge Youth Advisory Board is seeking vendors for a Summer Jobs and Career Fair for Teens in February.
The jobs and careers fair will be from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, in the Oak Ridge High School Café.
It will introduce students to possible summer job opportunities, future careers, and to potential colleges as well, a press release said. It will also serve as an excellent opportunity for vendors to meet potential employees.
The YAB donated a laptop, an e-reader, and $100 in gas gift cards as door prizes at last year’s event to encourage students to attend. The board is expected to offer similar door prizes again this year. Vendors are also strongly encouraged to give away additional door prizes.
The list of vendors will include the City of Oak Ridge, which will be recruiting young people who might be interested in careers in police, fire, lifeguarding, utility work, and summer camps.
While participation for students and vendors is free, vendors are required to submit a vendor form for approval by Jan. 31. To obtain a form, send an e-mail to Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Program Supervisor Matt Reedy at mreedy@oakridgetn.gov. If you have questions about the YAB, contact Reedy at (865) 425-3442 or visit the Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department website at www.orrecparks.org.
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