The YES Advisory Board coordinates a Job and Career Expo held at the Boys and Girls Club of Simi Valley each spring. The 31st annual Job & Career Expo will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2018, sponsored by the City of Simi Valley, Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley, and the Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise.
Each year participation is free to businesses and youth. Annually, the event attracts over 300 youth job seekers between the ages of 15 and 22, and more than 60 employers.
During the Job and Career Expo, employers are on hand to provide information about their companies and accept applications. Many employers interview candidates on-the-spot and extend job offers the same day. Youth are encouraged to come dressed to impress and prepared to interview.
A wide range of employers and organizations participated in the successful 2017 YES Job and Career Expo:
*Applied Perceptions
Arby’s
*Babies “R” Us
Bank of America
*Baskin-Robbins
Boys & Girls Club
California Air National Guard
*California Kettle Corn
Camp Mt. Craggs
CFS Tax Software, Inc.
*Charming Charlie
Cinepolis USA
City of Calabasas’ Tennis & Swim Center
City of Simi Valley
Coast to Coast Computer Products
Congressman Steve Knight’s Office
*Continental Currency Services
*Dairy Queen
Daland Swim School
*DD’s Discounts
Design It In Wood
*DIY Home Center
*Exact Staff
Express Employment Professionals
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
*GNC
Invacare
Ironworkers Local 416
*KFC
Look Stairchairs
*McDonald’s
NMS Moving Systems, Inc.
Panda Express
Plinmber, Pipefitters, Welders & Apprentices Local 484
Primerica – Mission Hills
Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District
Regal Simi Valley Civic Center Stadium 16 & IMAX
*Ross
Sandbox Computers for Kids, Inc.
*Scooter’s Jungle
*Simi Hills Retirement Community
Simi Institute for Careers & Education
Simi Valley 10 Cinemas
Simi Valley Aquatics
Simi Valley Family YMCA
Simi Valley Youth Council/YES
Six Flags Magic Mountain and Hurricane Harbor
*Styles For Less
Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt
*Taco Bell
*Tilly’s
*Toppers Pizza Place
United States Marine Corps
Unleashed By Petco #1191
UPS
Ventura County Elections Division
Ventura County Fire Department
*Victoria Secret
*Yogurtland
*Employers that posted openings in the Job Bank
The YES Advisory Board also coordinates Interview Skills Workshops at each of the local high schools and at the Simi Valley Public Library. The Interview Skills Workshops are presented each spring to prepare students to apply for their first job either through the annual Job and Career Expo or in the community. The presentation includes how to complete a job application, how to dress to meet employers, and how to prepare for an interview. Students who are interested in learning when the Interview Skills Workshop will be offered at their school may contact the Youth Employment Service at (805) 583-6766 for details.
For more information regarding the YES program, please call (805) 583-6766.
