Career, education & Resource Fair
September 22, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
FOR ENTRY-LEVEL JOB SEEKERS BETWEEN AGES 16-28
Join us at the Escondido YMCA for a chance to discover employment opportunities and learn about various educational/trade school programs with our community partners! This event is open to youth and young adults between ages 16-28. Whether you’re exploring your first internship, looking for career advancement, or hoping to gain further education, this event is for you. Come for the food and music, and leave feeling more inspired!
Be sure to bring your resume to make a great first impression!
Questions?
Email Brenna Johnson at bjohnson1@ymcasd.org or call 858-776-7120
ABOUT THIS EVENT
Hired and Inspired is collectively hosted by YMCA Independent Living Skills, 3E’s, and Fast Track Futures Programs, as part of an ongoing effort to connect transition-aged youth with meaningful career opportunities and supportive resources.
Interested in being a vendor?
If your company is hiring and would like to have a booth at this event, we’d love to have you! Please complete the registration form below by August 21, 2026.
SEE PARTICIPATING Employers
- CFS Transportation
- Children’s Paradise
- Goodwill Industries
- Inter-Con Security
- OneWell Health Care
- Public Authority
- San Diego Metropolitan Transit System
- San Diego Zoo Safari Park
- San Ysidro Health
- TERI, Inc.
- Toward Maximum Independence
- YMCA Expanded Learning Programs
SEE COMMUNITY PARTNERS
- Access Inc.
- Casa de Amparo
- Educational Enrichment Systems
- Escondido Education COMPACT
- Family Health Centers of San Diego
- MiraCosta TCI
- Operation HOPE – North County
- Port of San Diego Ship Repair Association
- San Diego Job Corps
- Serene Health
- Tri-City Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary
- Victor Community Support Services
- County of San Diego, Health and Human Services Agency – Department of Strategy and Community Engagement, Live Well on Wheels
SEE PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
- MiraCosta College
- Palomar College
- California State University San Marcos
- Local Trade Schools
The ILS program is funded by the County of San Diego Health & Human Services Agency. Made available by SBCS.
