Warren County's Successful High School Job Fairs Connect Local Employers and Students

Over 1,500 job seekers in Warren County connected with 50 employers at three summer job fairs. These events were organized by the Warren County Department of Workforce Development and held at Queensbury High School, Glens Falls High School, and Lake George Jr-Sr High School. Both students and the general public attended the fairs, where local employers accepted applications and conducted interviews.

These job fairs followed the successful model of similar events started by the department in 2021. The first 2024 fair took place at Queensbury High School for students in grades 8-12. The Glens Falls fair combined a job fair with a career expo, featuring 27 local business representatives, employment experts, and school staff members offering seminars.

Sam Hogan, a Glens Falls High Class of 2019 alumnus and founder of Hirebird, gave a keynote speech at the Glens Falls event. Hogan shared his experiences with current students.

Liza Ochsendorf, the department's Director, thanked community partners and school leaders for their support. She highlighted the importance of early connections between students and employers to retain students in Warren County. Businesses competed for the best displays at the fairs, and students voted for their favorites. Students securing jobs through these fairs by the end of May will be entered into a raffle.

The department plans to organize more job fairs to meet employers' workforce needs. It also promotes job openings at no cost, and employers can submit their employment opportunities. More information about the department's services can be obtained at their Glens Falls office or online.

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