San Jose Career Expo by Work2Future

On September 23, 2022, Student Industry Connections supported 124 students from Andrew Hill High School, Evergreen Valley High School, and Oak Grove High School to attend a Career Expo hosted by Work2Future. The following career programs and their participation is provided below:

● Andrew Hill High School: Multimedia; Health and Human Services; and Social Justice Legal Career Pathways

● Evergreen Valley High School: Software and Systems Development Career Pathway

● Oak Grove High School: Biotechnology Career Pathway

There were 80 industry partners at this event, representing prominent employers such as Amazon, Tesla, and Kaiser Permanente. Prior to the event, students prepared their resumes and had them ready to present to the employers. At the event, students conducted interviews with prospective employers, thereby applying and sharpening their interview skills. 11 of the employers at the event were on-site and willing to hire students ages 16 and up, mostly in the hospitality and restaurant industry. Other notable employers from other industries also hired students at the event, such as Goodwill of Silicon Valley and the San Jose Sharks. Students also exchanged contact information with hiring managers, gained details about summer internships, and received career advice from employers.