teen job fair

@your library

How you can help your teens land their first job

& why this is good for the library

Teen Job Fair

The importance of learning job search skills

Why should my library host a job fair?

Benefits for the community and employers

The Planning Process

Employers

The Planning Process

Planning the event ●simple vs. multifaceted●get the word out●space/supplies●help your teens prep

Timeline

Job Fair Day!

Aprillate March1 week out

early February8 weeks out

late January10 weeks out

early January12 weeks out

late February6 weeks out

early March4 weeks out

identify potential employers/representatives

send out letters/ book space

phone calls (who is bringing what?)

prep PR

confirmation phone calls/ send out PR (what is the process?)

reminder phone calls/ last minute prep

The Planning Process

Tips for Success (things we did right)

The Planning Process

Some things that didn’t quite work out...

Wrap-Up/Resources

Jen ForgitCary Memorial Library, Lexington

jforgit@minlib.net@libraryann796

Erica CoteMedfield Memorial Public Library

ecote@minlib.net@librarianeureka

Questions? Comments?