Young adult hiring fair will be help Feb. 21

People take part in a job fair in Davenport last year. Employer registration is open for Pleasant Valley High School’s Job & Service Learning Fair coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 14.  CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON

Teens and young adults looking for a job may find their next employer at the QC Mayors’ Young Adult Hiring Fair.

The hiring event, geared toward those ages 16-24, is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 21, from noon to 5 pm., at the Waterfront Convention Center, 2021 State St., Bettendorf.

“On behalf of all the mayors in the Quad-Cities, we are honored to support our young adults in our community,” Bettendorf Mayor Bob Gallagher said in a news release . “This event promotes our future workforce and helps connect people to the resources needed to find a job.”

The Quad-Cities mayors will host the hiring event.

“No matter what side of the river you live on, we have employment opportunities in the Illinois and Iowa Quad-Cities,” East Moline Mayor Reggie Freeman added. “This event helps those kids in high school, early college or those just looking to work here in the Quad Cities. We come together as one community to help all of our young job seekers.”

More than 50 companies are hiring for part-time, full-time, summer and seasonal positions. Interviews and offers of employment are possible on site.

Hundreds of students are expected at the event from various school districts. The general public looking for employment is also invited.

The QC Mayors’ Young Adult Hiring Fair is designed to connect businesses to young adults who have some basic workplace skills, education and training experience.

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