Career Expo for Teens Sets to Inspire 300 Local Students

MONTEREY, Calif. - April 27, 2015 - PRLog -- The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County (BGCMC) is collaborating with the Salinas Union High School District and Regional Occupational Program staff to present Your Future Starts NOW: Career Expo on Friday, May 8th from 8:30am-2:00pm at the Salinas Clubhouse, 85 Maryal Drive, Salinas. The day long event provides over 300 7th-9th grade students the opportunity to learn about careers options and strategies for successful futures.

Event speakers include Showbiz, KDON Radio Personality; Joe Gunter, Salinas Mayor; and Eric LoMonaco, Director of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology at Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula.  The Career Expo is sponsored by Union Bank, Carl’s Jr., Mann Packing Co., Taylor Farms, and Earthbound Farms.

Your Future Starts NOW: Career Expo is a source of inspiration, information and preparation for area youth. This is also an excellent opportunity for local businesses and community partners to encourage the youth of Monterey County by sharing of industry knowledge. Students from 10 Monterey County schools will hear from industry panelists featuring professionals from some of the fastest growing sectors including Agriculture, Business & Entrepreneurship, Education & Social Services, Health & Wellness, Hospitality, Public Safety, Science & Technology, and Trades & Vocations.  Personal and career development activities plus a professional Resource Fair will provide students with the opportunity to connect with real people in the workforce, learn about career and post-secondary education opportunities, and build their personal networks.

For more information about the event, please visit www.bgcmc.org/careerexpo15.

Contact: Brenda Roncarati
Email: broncarati@bgcmc.org
Phone: 831-394-5171

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About Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County (BGCMC) has played an integral role in the community for over 47 years.  BGCMC provides a safe haven for over 800 children and teens a day, offering programs that focus on Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Good Character & Leadership. BGCMC operates Clubhouses in Seaside and Salinas, extension sites at El Sausal and La Paz Middle Schools in Salinas, Fairview Middle School in Gonzales, and a site at the CHISPA Sea Garden Community in Castroville.  Club members are offered mentoring and guidance to maintain on-grade school progression, graduation from high school, and prepare for college and careers.  Nearly 90% of the total budget comes from generous individuals, corporations and foundations. The Clubs are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. during summer and school breaks, and from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. when school is in session.  Additional information is available at www.bgcmc.org or via phone at 831-394-5171.