Safe Children Coalition holds World of Work Career Expo & Job Fair

To help community members learn more about resources available to job-seekers, and expose youth to potential careers and job and volunteer opportunities, Safe Children Coalition’s (SCC) Achievers and HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) programs recently held the World of Work Career Expo & Job Fair. The event, which took place at the Robert Taylor Community Complex in north Sarasota, was attended by several hundred program participants.

Numerous community organizations and employers shared information about career resources, offered hands-on activities, answered questions about jobs and careers, shared information about summer jobs and volunteer opportunities, gave inside tips on what employers are looking for, and shared recommendations regarding education and training to help prepare attendees for gainful employment in the present and future.

For younger guests, the National Council of Jewish Women provided arts and crafts activities and storytelling. Children also made Easter baskets.

While the event focused on the teen participants in Safe Children Coalition’s Achievers program and parents/caretakers involved in its HIPPY program, members of the general community were in attendance as well. This was the fifth year that SCC has offered this event.

“We strive to provide valuable resources and encouragement to our Achievers participants and HIPPY parents to set and achieve goals in both their educational and personal lives,” said program manager Jone Williams. “Our World of Work event helps to expose our program participants to what’s out there and what they need to do to prepare themselves as well as to assist local residents who are seeking a new job or career change. We are thrilled at the turnout and are looking forward to next year’s event!”

For more about Safe Children Coalition, visit sccfl.org.

About Safe Children Coalition, Inc.
Safe Children Coalition, Inc. (SCC) serves as the lead agency for community-based care for Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto counties. SCC is a collaboration between local community agencies who provide services to children and families in need. SCC is committed to protecting children, strengthening families, and building community. The core functions provided by SCC include child welfare case management, foster care, adoption, independent living, prevention, diversion, quality management, and support services. Visit sccfl.org or call 941-371-4799.