Blog Post: Tarrant County Youth Summit to be held for two days

The Tarrant County Youth Summit will be held on two consecutive Saturdays at Tarrant County College South Campus at 5301 Campus Drive in Fort Worth. This event is geared specifically toward 16 - 22 year old job seekers.

On Saturday, April 5th the Tarrant County Youth Summit will be held to help job seekers understand the interviewing process. A day packed with expert advice, tips and coaching, this is a unique opportunity for job seekers to really hone their skills prior to attending the job fair the following week. Speaking of which, on Saturday, April 12th, the actual job fair will occur. Job Seekers can use their new found knowledge to put their best foot forward!

Here is the schedule for both days:

Saturday, April 5 and Saturday, April 12
Tarrant County College South
5301 Campus Drive
Fort Worth, TX

On Saturday April 5th:

8:30 am - 9:30 am  Registration

9:45 am - Introduction and Welcome

10:00 am - Community Commitment with Commissioner Roy Brooks, State Representative Mark Veasey and Mayor Mike Moncrief

10:45 am - Meet the Special Guest Panelist
Gwen Barbee, The Polished Image
Rex Phelps, Forest Hill Chief of Police
Jeff Crilley, Fox 4 News
Charla Lovelace, General Manager Jobing.com

12:00 - 1:00 pm - Lunch and Congressman Burgess address

Breakout Sessions

1:15 pm - Job and Career Etiquette with Texas Workforce Commission
1:30 pm - Promoting Healthy Lifestyles with Stan Baker, MHMR
1:45 pm - Staying safe, Credit and identity theft with Leslie Thompson, Community Enrichment Center
2:00 pm - Staying safe in the workplace with Debra Gardner, the Women's Center
2:15 pm -  Promoting Community Service with Robin Vaughans, Congressman Burgess' office
2:30 pm - How to fill out an application and resume tips, Sheri Mata, Texas Wesleyan
2:45 pm - First Impressions with Patty Revis, Jobing.com
3:00 pm - Dress for Success Fashion Show sponsored by LaGrand Plaza
3:30 pm - Adjourn

The Job Fair itself will be on Saturday, April 12 from 8 am until noon.