Scottsdale Opportunity Expo Offers Employment Options for Young Adults, Teens

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NEWS RELEASE

 

April 3, 2015

Contact:  Human Services Specialist Sheila Williams, 480-312-7922, swilliams@ScottsdaleAZ.gov

 

Scottsdale Opportunity Expo offers employment options for young adults and teens

For young adults and teens, looking for that first job can be a daunting experience.

Scottsdale’s Opportunity Expo can make that search easier and lead to a quicker trip up the career ladder. The free event geared toward teens and young adults takes place from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, at SkySong, 1365 N. Scottsdale Road.

The Expo is recommended for those 16 years or older, including high school and college students.

The Expo offers the opportunity for job-seekers and hiring employers to explore opportunities for summer and year-round employment.

The Scottsdale Opportunity Expo will feature a wide range of Scottsdale-area employers along with representatives from various city of Scottsdale departments. They will offer employment, volunteer and internship opportunities. Mock interviews as well as application and résumé assistance also will be available.

The Scottsdale Opportunity Expo will provide young adult and teen job seekers an opportunity to meet employers that are hiring. It will allow them to explore career options and practice interviewing skills.

For more information, contact Sheila Williams at 480-312-7922 or visit www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov and type “opportunity expo” into the search window.

Mike Phillips

Public Affairs Manager

City of Scottsdale

(480) 312-7825

Author: Les Conklin

Les Conklin is a resident of north Scottsdale He founded Friends of the Scenic Drive, the Monte de Paz HOA and is the president of the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association. He was named to Scottsdale's History Maker Hall of Fame in 2014. Les is a past editor of A Peek at the Peak and the author of Images of America: Pinnacle Peak. He served on the Scottsdale's Pride Commission, McDowell Sonoran Preserve Commission, the boards of several local nonprofits and was a founding organizer of the city's Adopt-A-Road Program.. Les is a volunteer guide at the Musical Instrument Museum.

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