2nd Annual Workforce Development Symposium and Job Fair

2nd Annual Workforce Development Symposium and Job Fair

Join MCJCF for a day of Resource Seminars, Interview and resume writing workshops, Career Seminars, and a Job Fair.

By Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration Foundation

Date and time

Friday, June 14 · 11am - 3pm CDT

Location

Houston Community College - Southwest College

1600 Texas Parkway Missouri City, TX 77489

About this event

  • 4 hours

Join MCJCF for a day of Resource Seminars, Interview and resume writing workshops, Career Seminars, and a Job Fair.

Come and interact with public and private employers from the Greater Houston area looking to fill positions within their organizations.

The Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration Foundation (MCJCF) is partnering with Houston Community College - Southwest, the City of Missouri City, and local businesses to enhance our community engagement by hosting a one-day Workforce Development Symposium on Friday, June 14, 2024, 11:00am – 3:00pm at the Missouri City Campus as part of our annual activities during our MCJCF Celebration week. The symposium will include various seminars, workshops, business presentations, and a job fair.

The overarching goal of this initiative is to serve as a resource that aids in the preparation of our community’s youth to enter the workforce by providing information regarding various educational and technical programs leading to career paths at the community college level and four-year college level via bridge programs between community college and university level. The symposium will also address career paths in areas such as: police, fire, EMT/paramedic, Certified Nurse Aide, drafting, and other technical industries. The event will include a job fair to provide employment opportunities for Missouri City and Fort Bend County residents.

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Frequently asked questions

1. Who can attend the event?

The event is designed to reach residents of the Missouri City and surrounding area that are ages 16 and over seeking information about entering the workforce and furthering their education or skill set. Please Note: No childcare is available for this event.

2. Should I bring a resume or CV to the event?

Yes, you should bring a resume or CV because there will be employers present for on-site interviews for immediate and future job opportunities for numerous major companies. Additionally, there will be a hands-on resume writing workshop to provide guidance on enhancing your resume.

3. Will there be recruiters on hand for the police department and fire department?

Yes, the Missouri City Police Department and The Missouri City Fire Department will have representatives on hand to answer questions related to the process involved to enter those career fields.

4. Will I be able to obtain information about programs offered at HCC and how to apply to them?

Yes, there will be representatives from HCC available to provide information about applying to HCC degree programs and to provide information about continuing on to four-year university programs.

5. Will program information be available for non-High School graduates and those with a diploma?

Yes, the Career 4U Academy, HCC’s Adult Education & Literacy program will have representatives on site. The program offers five Career4U Academies, Healthcare, Business Technology, Information Technology, Transportation, and Construction.

6. What is the Career 4U Academy?

It is HCC’s Adult Education & Literacy program, which offers five Career4U Academies listed in question #5. These academies allow students to attend college without a TSI test, without a high school diploma, and earn a Level 1 certificate.

7. How should I dress for this event?

There is no specific dress code for the event; however, keep in mind that in addition to seminars and workshops, potential employers will be present to advertise, interview and hire for career opportunities in their organization.

8. Are there any instructions or information that I need to know as a Vendor?

YES. The vendor display area is a 6x3 foot table to dress with display materials. There is a three-foot walking space on both sides of the table. Each vendor will be allowed two representatives in the display area.

9. Will lunch be provided for Vendors?

Yes, lunch will be provided for vendors.

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Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration Foundation

The Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration offers (5) five days of family-oriented fun-filled events & activities, which include: a Kick-off Dance, a Golf Tournament, A Community Service Awards Gala, the "One Mile of Smiles" parade, and a "Festival Under the Star." A music festival featuring Hip-Hop, R&B, Jazz, Blues, Country, Zydec,o and renowned musical performers. Since its inception, MCJCF has provided over $200,000 in scholarships to support local youth's educational pursuits.

The MCJCF utilizes many venues within Missouri City. Still, we focus on one in particular, the “FREEDOM TREE” (located in Freedom Tree Park), which serves as a reminder of the tumultuous journey Africans faced upon their arrival to an inhospitable land. Yet, despite the prevailing conditions, they manage to accomplish so much.