SAN JOSE, CA – Over 200 students from high school and post-secondary programs throughout Santa Clara County will meet prospective employers at the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) for the 2017 WorkAbility Youth Job and Career Fair. This annual event offers students an opportunity to learn job interview skills, get professional assistance with resumes and cover letters, and interview with Bay Area employers including Safeway, City of Milpitas, Shoreline Amphitheatre, and Home Depot.
WHAT: 2017 WorkAbility Youth Job and Career Fair.
WHEN: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Friday, March 17.
WHERE: Santa Clara County Office of Education
1290 Ridder Park Drive
San Jose, CA 95131
MORE INFORMATION: Visit the Workability program online. For more information call (408) 453-6556.
The SCCOE WorkAbility Program partners with various employers – including restaurants, retailers and movie theaters – to provide students with opportunities for work experience. Employers provide job descriptions, opportunity, and a work mentor. The program offers on-the-job training with no employer costs, and training wages for some students. WorkAbility assists employers with tax incentives and in meeting the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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