A rock concert-themed employment event will take place in Salmon Arm on Thursday, Sept. 13.
JobFest is being featured in 50 communities across the province and will be held from noon to 6 p.m. in the Ross Street Plaza.
“The idea is to get youth excited about employment options,” explains Lana Fitt of Salmon Arm Economic Development.
The main stage will feature presentations throughout the day along with a variety of booths. Entertainment will be key to the event, with indie act Acres of Lions, who is touring with JobFest, performing, along with local entertainers.
Visitors will be introduced to career options through face-to-face discussions with presenters, interactive games, and other career-related information. The event is targeting students in grades 10, 11 and 12, says Fitt, although there will also be information for adults interested in career changes.
Okanagan College representatives will be on site as well as staff from the new employment centre, Workplace BC.
The school district will be providing one bus from each school to travel to the event.
Because the event is running until 6 p.m., students are also invited to drop by after school.
