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HOUSTON - Make some money this summer to hang out with your friends or simply save up for something you're looking to buy through the Hire Houston Youth (HHY) program.
On Saturday, HHY is partnering with McDonald’s owner/operators in Greater Houston and Workforce Solutions to host a final Career and Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the George R. Brown Convention Center in Ballroom B.
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The event is free, open to the public, and does not require pre-registration.
Mayor Sylvester Turner's HHY program aims to match Houston youth ages 16 to 24 with 20,000 available jobs and internships.
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"We appreciate the steadfast partnership with McDonald’s, Workforce Solutions and our corporate partners to offer employment opportunities to our young people," said Mayor Sylvester Turner. "Events like this recognize our youth as our most valuable resource and work to ensure that they are afforded opportunities that will allow them to positively impact their families, their communities, and Houston as a whole."
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During the fair, youth can interview with representatives from area employers, and in some instances, they could be hired on the spot with valid work documents.
Youth can also access information on scholarships and get information on interviewing skills, transportation vouchers, and financial literacy.
There are openings available from public and private employers.
If you are an employer or service provider interested in meeting youth looking for summer employment and resources, sign up by clicking here.