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YMCA of Central Florida set to host annual Teen Career and College Fair

By Nikki DeMarco, WFTV.com

YMCA of Central Florida set to host annual Teen Career and College Fair (YMCA of Central Florida)

By Nikki DeMarco, WFTV.com

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida teens looking for year-round and summer employment opportunities will have the chance to meet with a wide range of employers at the Career & College Fair hosted by the YMCA of Central Florida.

The YMCA of Central Florida, a nonprofit organization, committed to strengthening the community, will host its annual Teen Career and College Fair on Monday, March 13, and will be held at the South Orlando YMCA located at 814 West Oak Ridge Road in Orlando from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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The event is designed to help students ages 14-17 connect with career and educational opportunities, build important life and self-management skills, and prepare for the workforce, according to a news release.

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YMCA of Central Florida set to host annual Teen Career and College Fair (YMCA of Central Florida)

“Our annual Teen Career and College Fair is another important example of the YMCA’s commitment to youth development and helping young people reach their fullest potential,” said Jocelyn Boyd, executive director at the YMCA of Central Florida. “We are excited to have a variety of local companies and educational institutions work alongside our program to provide employment opportunities and post-secondary access to these dynamic students.”

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Some of the employers that will be in attendance include Amazon, Orange County Parks and Recreation, Panera Bread, Publix, SeaWorld Parks & Recreation, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, YMCA of Central Florida, and many more.

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