Youth job fair is April 29

These were participants in a recent youth job fair. This year’s event is April 29. [Photo courtesy CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion]

Those ages 16 to 24 who have never been employed may want to check out a youth job fair on April 29. It is for first-time job seekers as well as future high school and post-secondary graduates seeking full- or part-time employment, whether permanent, temporary or just for the summer.

The event is hosted by CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion and Marion County Public Schools. It will take place from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion Auditorium, 2232 NE Jacksonville Road, Ocala. While MCPS is co-hosting the event, it is open to older youth/young adults from Citrus and Levy counties as well.

These businesses are scheduled to take part: AdventHealth, AutoZone Retail, Bridgewater Park Health and Rehabilitation, Chick-fil-A, Colen Built Development, Cone Distributing, Comfort Keepers, Eckerd Connects Workforce Development, E-ONE/REV Group, Evergreen Private Care, FedEx, Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches (camping services), HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and West Marion Hospital, Heart of Florida Health Center, iServ, Maricamp Animal Hospital, Marion County Board of County Commissioners, Rank Quality Restaurants (McDonald’s), The Vines Hospital and the World Equestrian Center.

Job candidates should bring printed copies of their resume and dress appropriately.

Those interested in developing or updating resumes, working on interview skills or receiving job fair preparation tips can visit a CareerSource CLM career center at 2703 NE 14 St., Ocala; 683 S. Adolph Point, Lecanto; and 2175 NW 11 Drive, Chiefland. The centers are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and services are available at no charge.

There is no charge to attend the job fair but job seekers are asked to register in advance at bit.ly/YOUTHJOBFAIR2025.

For more information, call 800-434-JOBS (5627) or check the calendar at careersourceclm.com