PRESS RELEASES - March 2008

March 18, 2008

Seasonal and Part-Time Opportunities Abound
Mayor’s Youth Commission to Host Job and College Prep Fair

A Job and College Prep Fair for teens and adults interested in seasonal and part-time employment is being organized by the City of Arlington Mayor’s Youth Commission.
The event is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at the Bob Duncan Center located at 2800 S. Center St.

“This will be the perfect opportunity for area youth to see available work options and learn valuable skills for college preparation,” said Yvonne Falgout, Arlington Parks and Recreation Programs Manager. “The Arlington Parks and Recreation Department has many seasonal and part-time employment opportunities for youth during the spring and summer.”

City of Arlington Parks and Recreation Aquatics, Athletics and Golf divisions, as well as City of North Richland Hills, City of Euless, YMCA, Six Flags Over Texas, Hurricane Harbor, University of Texas at Arlington, Texas Wesleyan University, U.S. Navy and U.S. Army will be accepting applications and providing information about their business or agency. The job fair will give a larger and more diverse applicant pool for finding qualified employees to help meet the service needs of customers, Falgout said.

Some of the available job positions include swim instructors, lifeguards, concession workers, cashiers, softball field attendants, sports officials, grounds maintenance workers, day camp counselors and customer service staff. Most jobs offer a flexible schedule.

Three clinics are scheduled during the fair to assist youth with job readiness, college preparation and college admissions. Workforce Solutions of the Tarrant County Youth Division will host two of the clinics.

For more information about the Job and College Prep Fair, call 817-459-6499 or e-mail Yvonne.Falgout@arlingtontx.gov.

Note to Media: Questions about this event should be directed to Parks Recreation Programs Manager Yvonne Falgout at 817-459-6499 or e-mail Yvonne.Falgout@arlingtontx.gov.