Empowering youth: Career exploration and hiring event set for Saturday, March 2

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: Feb. 26, 2024
Media Contact: Janalee.Henderson@labor.idaho.gov

Treasure Valley residents between the ages of 14 to 24 are invited to attend a career exploration and hiring event in Meridian, Saturday, March 2.

The event will be held at the Galaxy Event Center at Wahooz, 1385 S. Blue Marlin Lane, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Junior Achievement of Idaho, an event partner, will be onsite to help teens with their resumes. Two 30-minute career exploration workshops will also be available for participants to attend at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Over 25 employers plan to attend the Idaho Department of Labor event including Roaring Springs, Wahooz, Admiral Beverage (Pepsi), Blue Bird Car Wash, Bogus Basin, Cinemark Majestic, Dairy Queen, Intermountain Pet Hospital and many more.

To view a full list of employers, visit our calendar of events.

For job search and interview tips, visit labor.idaho.gov/publications. Search under Job Seeker Publications.

Customers who need reasonable accommodations may contact Janalee.Henderson@labor.idaho.gov or call 208-332-3575 ext. 4150. To access the Idaho Relay Service for the deaf and hard of hearing, dial 711.

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IdahoWorks and Idaho’s employment services programs are 100% funded by the U.S. Department of Labor as part of grants awarded under the Wagner-Peyser Act.