Job fair connecting area youth and employers taking place Thursday in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — School’s out, and maybe the young person in your home is looking to enter the workforce.

A job fair focusing on youths and young adults ages 16 to 24 is taking place Thursday, June 1 at the AT&T Center.

JobFest 2023 is intended to offer a path to a successful career and financial independence.

Along with the 100 local employers looking to hire new workers, attendees will have access to educational resources, training programs and financial assistance.

Employers at the job fair will include Baptist Health System, Caterpillar, CPS Energy, HEB, IWC Oil & Refinery, San Antonio Water System, Southwest Research Institute, Toyotetsu Texas Inc., Via Metropolitan Transit, and many more.

There will also be photographers on hand for free head shots for professional online profiles.

JobFest 2023 is from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.