Delco Youth Job Fairs To Feature 30-Plus Employers

DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — Two job fairs are coming to Delaware County with hopes of helping young people in the county find all kinds of jobs.

PA CareerLink Delaware County, in partnership with Delaware County Workforce Development, is hosting two youth-oriented job fairs with a focus on summer employment, internships, apprenticeships, and other seasonal and post-graduation opportunities.

The first fair will take place from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at the Springfield YMCA, 194 Sproul Road in Springfield.

The second fair will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3 at the Ridley YMCA, 900 South Ave. in Secane.

These fairs will focus on summer and post-graduation opportunities.

Both job fairs are expected to feature more than 30 businesses from the Delaware County area looking to fill hundreds of full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions.

Representatives of trade unions, the hospitality industry, retirement communities, educational institutions, summer camps, and restaurants will be in attendance.

Positions offer competitive employee benefits, as well as opportunities for gaining experience in the workforce and as well as opportunities for advancement.

The current slate of registered employers includes:

• American Wood Design
• Carpenters Local 255
• Chester Community Charter School
• Community YMCA of Eastern Delaware County
• Delaware County Transportation Management Association
• Delta Marriott Hotel Philadelphia Airport
• Discovery Place Preschool
• Drexelbrook Catering
• Dunwoody Village
• Educational Data Systems, Inc.
• Future Stars Summer Day Camp
• Heron Companions
• Liberty Coca-Cola
• Merion Cricket Club
• S2STEM
• Strybuc Industries
• The Radnor Hotel
• Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
• White Horse Village

Additional employers are being added.

Jobseekers are advised to bring copies of their resume.

On-site interviews will be held for strong candidates, and same-day hiring may occur for some positions.

Jobseekers can also visit the Job Readiness & Resource Table for information on obtaining PA Minor Work Permits, helpful resume advice, as well as general job search and interview tips.