Teens & Young Adults Invited to the “LEAP” into a New Career Hiring Fair Hosted by CareerSource Capital Region on Oct. 20th, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 12, 2022
Contact
Carrine Anaeto
Desk: 850-617-4554
Teens & Young Adults Invited to the “LEAP” into a New Career Hiring Fair
Hosted by CareerSource Capital Region on Oct. 20th, 2022
Connect with local employers looking to fill positions that teach new skills and open career paths
TALLAHASSEE, FL– CareerSource Capital Region invites local youth (ages 16 – 24) who are not enrolled in high school or college and have low household income to connect with employers eager to meet individuals who are new to the workforce at the upcoming hiring fair!
Young adults who find work are given the opportunity to get a head start gaining the skills they need for better career outcomes. CareerSource Capital Region offers paid internships with employers who are eager to help launch teens and young adults into a career they’ll love.
LEAP into a new career Hiring Fair
Thursday, October 20th, 2022
12:00 Noon to 4:00 pm
CareerSource Capital Region
2601 Blair Stone Road
Building C, Suite 200
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Career Seeker Registration Link – bit.ly/LEAPFair2022
Priority will be given to individuals arriving between 12:00 Noon – 1:00PM. Business attire required. See CareerSource Capital Region staff to obtain appropriate clothing, if needed.
Some of the types of jobs available at this Hiring Fair include:
- Teacher Assistant
- Front Office Coordinator
- Construction Assistant
- Warehouse Associate
- Intake Specialist
- Auto Body Tech
Employers planning to attend include: *
Graceful Solutions
Tallahassee Discount Furniture
Big Bend Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Employ Purpose, LLC
Custom Carpentry
Springwood Homes
Sheffield's Body Shop
Bond Community Health Center
*Employers attending are subject to change.
“We’re excited to give our local youth the opportunity to have an income and build their career network,” said Anthony Hubert, Job Developer at CareerSource Capital Region. “Employers at this event will offer quality paid internships to expose people in this age group to professional work standards and skills needed to succeed in adulthood, all while being paid $11 to $17 per hour. This is an excellent chance for employers to give back and young adults to gain a productive lifestyle.”
Follow CareerSource Capital Region on social media to learn about upcoming hiring events and career solutions available for career seekers:
Facebook: CareerSource Capital Region
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/careersourcecapitalregion
Twitter: @CareerSourceCR
Instagram: @careersourcecr
For more information about the LEAP into a New Career Hiring Fair, call (850) 922-0023.
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About CareerSource Capital Region
CareerSource Capital Region connects employers with qualified, skilled talent and Floridians with employment and career development opportunities to achieve economic prosperity in Gadsden, Leon and Wakulla counties. Solutions for career seekers include one-on-one career advising, interviewing and resume-writing assistance, employment workshops, and labor market information. Solutions for employers include recruitment assistance, skills assessments for applicants, customized training, and information on tax incentives. Employers and career seekers are matched through the Employ Florida system. Most solutions are provided at no cost. This initiative was supported by the U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Agriculture as part of awards totaling $6,036,884 with 0% financed from non-governmental sources. Programs funded through CareerSource Capital Region are equal opportunity programs with auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Persons using TTY/TTD equipment use Florida Relay Service 711. A proud partner of the American Job Center network.