Youth Internships and Opportunity Fair

One of our favorite events of the year is coming soon!

The Red Hook Community Justice Center in partnership with Community Board 6, Red Hook Initiative and Good Shepherds Services, will be holding a Youth Internships and Opportunity Fair on Tuesday, April 12^th, 2016 from 4:00-7:00pm at the Miccio Community Center, located at 110 West 9^th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231.

Youth ages 14-24 will have the opportunity to learn about and apply to jobs, summer opportunities, including internships and Summer Youth Employment Programs. There will be a variety of local businesses and community based organizations onsite, offering a diverse range of internship and employment opportunities.

Additionally, we have a new feature where we will be having mini breakout session where patrons can attend open session and learn soft skills such as resume writing, interviewing skills, networking, dressing for success and so much more.

We encourage young adults to come there will be many opportunities for them to take advantage of! You don't want to miss it!

Be sure to stay connected with us through all of our social media outlets to learn more about upcoming events, programs and services.

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