Fulton commissioner to hold summer teen hiring fair

A Fulton County commissioner and a South Fulton councilmember are hosting a summer teen hiring fair.

The fair — co-hosted by Commissioner Marvin Arrington, Jr. and Councilwoman Helen Willis — will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 21 at Welcome All Park & Multipurpose Facility at 4255 Will Lee Road.

Last year more than 200 young people attended and more than 50 received jobs right then, Arrington said in a news release.

Teens looking for jobs will speak with potential employers and local human resources professionals.

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The WorkSource Fulton Mobile Career Center will be present to help teens sign up for its Career Compass Academy, which is a paid virtual work readiness program for eligible (based on income) people between the ages of 14 and 24. It is a five-week program.

The Fulton County Board of Health will also provide walk-up COVID-19 vaccinations.

Students must RSVP at www.sthf2022.eventbrite.com.

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