Work Readiness Skills in Action
Event Date: March 17, 2027 at John S. Knight Center
JOG’s annual Career Development Conference provides a unique opportunity for JOG participants to work readiness skill competitions as well as career exploration. Over 300 JOG participants attend the event, showing off everything they’ve learned through JOG through competitions around work readiness skills, public speaking, financial literacy, and more! When not competing, youth participate in the Career Expo to engage with local employers, explore industries and career paths, and even apply for jobs!
Click HERE to register or sponsor!
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Career Development Conference Competitions
This dynamic event unites students from Summit, Stark, Medina, Trumbull, and Ashland Counties, featuring up to twelve skill competitions that focus on honing soft skills cultivated through JOG’s programming, including career preparation, creative decision-making, and employability skills. The conference also serves as a recognition platform, allowing JOG participants to showcase competencies gained in the classroom through the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) National Recognition and Competitive Events Program, along with participation in various JAG activities.
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Participants Engage with Employers at the Career Expo
Employers and community partners can participate during the Career Development Conference through the Career Expo going on at the same time!
The Career Expo provides lots of interactive experiences where youth practice their soft skills, explore potential career paths, and even seek employment. JOG participants who are searching for a job and impress an employer may even be interviewed at the expo!
SPONSOR THE CONFERENCE & CAREER EXPO
Don’t just attend the 2027 JOG CDC & Career Expo, sponsor to be a part of something BIGGER!
By sponsoring the Career Development Conference & Career Expo, you gain access to meet JOG participants who are building the future of our workforce, today. Your sponsorship will give you VIP access to over 300 participants looking to talk to employers just like you about things like; positions in your company, discuss pathways towards success in their future, and even find entry-level workers ready to take the next step in beginning their career!
We are able to host this event every year due to the generosity of employer partners just like you. We appreciate your generosity and look forward to another successful conference of empowering young adults in pursuing their career aspirations!
Questions? Contact Mike McKinney at mmckinney@jogworks.org!
A HUGE THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS AND FUNDERS
