About

The fourth annual Inspire Youth@Work Summer Opportunities Fair is tentatively slated to be held in early spring 2018.

This unique job and opportunity fair is the ONLY one in the area with a mission to connect young people (ages 14 – 24) with government, businesses and not-for-profit organizations that are looking to fill summer jobs, volunteer programs, internships, resources, and leadership development opportunities.

This event is expected to draw over 300 – 500 attendees from the city and surrounding counties. Hosted by the Capital Region Workforce Partnership, Resource Workforce Development Board, and the Capital Region Transition Council and Inspire Youth Network, this FREE event also aims to raise awareness about resources and programs available and provide success tips on resume and interview preparation for the young adults in our community.

2017 Stats

500

youth, employers, resources to attend each year

79

percentage of youth that received summer opportunities

8

localities represented (incl. city of Richmond)

100

percentage of employers that would attend fair again

Preparing for the Opportunity Fair

To assist those attending to prepare for the Opportunities Fair, we provide a guidebook so that attendees can do their homework and learn more about the organizations that are participating PRIOR to coming to the fair! Here is a link to the 2017 Guide.

DOWNLOAD Employer Guide

This means, you should

  1. Review all of the companies listed in the packet
  2. Go to organizations websites to learn more about the positions available
  3. Apply to those positions online (if possible).

SPEED-WORKSHOPS

In addition to the employers, there are also mini-workshops on how to create and improve resumes, tips to finding jobs online, and making sure that the attendee’s social media captures the right kind of attention.

**BONUS**

Attendees have also been able to UPGRADE their social media profiles by getting a professional headshot taken at the event.

You don’t want to miss it!

Past Participants

  • Advocates for Richmond Youth
  • All About Presentation
  • American Red Cross
  • Arthritis Foundation
  • Born2BeGreat
  • Bryant & Stratton College
  • Career Advantage Program
  • Chick-fil-A
  • City of Richmond DPU
  • City of Richmond Parks & Rec
  • Digital Image House
  • DOLI
  • Douglas Aquatics, Inc.
  • Family Dollar
  • Go High Corp
  • Great Expectations
  • Henrico Adult Education
  • Henrico Recreation and Parks
  • JK Educational Consulting Group, LLC
  • Job Corps
  • Jumpstart University
  • Kollege and Kareer 4 Youth
  • Life Services, Inc.
  • MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR YOU INC.
  • MARION MARKETING GLOBAL, LLC
  • Maymont
  • McDonalds
  • Miss Virginia American Teenager
  • My Brown is Beautiful Youth Services, Inc.
  • Nanny Van LLC
  • Nirvana Hair Salon
  • Outreach Involvement Center
  • Project Local
  • PromBringit
  • Publix Super Markets, Inc.
  • Region 15 Adult & Continuing Education Programs
  • Reynolds Community College
  • RVA Party Crasherz
  • Shamin Hotels
  • Success by 25
  • The Chesterfield Historical Society of VA
  • Three One One Productions
  • Tribble Electric
  • US Air Force
  • VCU Educational Opportunity Center
  • Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
  • VIRGINIA PEST CONTROL Service Inc
  • YMCA of Greater Richmond
  • Youth Earn and Learn Jobs-for-Kids

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    Testimonials

    The music was awesome! It kept our energy upEmployer
    This event was well organized and coordinated. I look forward to participating in the futureEmployer

     

    I brought my daughter and her friend to the event. This was a great opportunity. It was very well done and informativeParent
    Great ExperienceYouth Attendee