![]() Juniors Jonathan and Desiree interviewed with several future employers at the mayor’s job fair at Evanston Township High School on March 12. The vast majority were in Evanston, but other locations included Lincolnwood, Wilmette, Highland Park and Northbrook. ![]() Some were full-time and others were part-time the rate of hourly pay was included for each position. There were jobs available in seven different categories including summer camp, administrative, food service, career track and retail. ![]() Organizers also hope the teens gain job-specific skills in addition to basic financial literacy and social-emotional growth during their nine-week summer job experiences. The purpose of the job fair is to help Evanston youth get paid job experience with real-world labor expectations. and closed at noon, but during those four hours, approximately 700 registered students ages 14 to 18, most from Evanston zip codes 6022, showed up to meet and interview with prospective employers. ![]() Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Audrey Thompson walked around the ETHS gym, chatting with students, city employees and representatives from more than 50 businesses and approximately 15 city departments Saturday during the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program Job Fair, held at Evanston Township High School. (Photo by Wendi Kromash) Credit: Wendi Kromash City Clerk Stephanie Mendoza, left, and interim Director of Parks and Recreation Audrey Thompson attend the mayor’s job fair at Evanston Township High School on March 12. ![]()
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