Junior Vivian Ricci speaks to Olympia gymnastics employees about a position. “[The job fair] was helpful to learn what other options I had and what [employers] were looking for. It was super helpful for me to narrow down my job search,” Ricci said.
Junior Javaeh Tiller speaks to a future employer at the Rockwood Summit job fair. “The most interesting thing about the job fair was being able to apply to all those amazing places, and the free chips and queso,” Tiller said.
The job fair, full of RSHS students and future employers.
Juniors Emily Robinson and Joshua Cross receive candy from a business at the job fair. All of the businesses in attendance at the event were looking for new employees.
Freshmen London Wallace, Samantha Fadely, Ella Gillick, and Alex Ruffus speak to an employer at the job fair. The job fair took place in the gym on April 10th.
Thirty-five employers set up shop in the main gym on April 10. Business teacher Laurie Phillip coordinated with all the companies involved in the event.
Phillip said she was hoping to make students aware of job opportunities as well as let students know who they need to reach out to. In addition, she wants to let the employers meet the people possibly applying for their positions.
“I was hoping to connect students with employers so that when students are ready to get their first jobs they know who to reach out to. So many employers are hiring right now it is great for them to see kids in person and speak with them about opportunities,” Phillip said.
Students are already seeing the benefits of the job fair. Freshman Adrianna Palazzola said she believes the job fair was advantageous and she is in contact with multiple employers she met at the event.
“The job fair was very beneficial. It was cool to see job opportunities and it helped me get an interview as a lifeguard at the YMCA,” Palazzola said.
