Estevan Comprehensive School is gearing up to host a summer hiring career fair aimed at connecting students with local businesses and organizations ahead of the busy summer season.
Principal James Jones says the event is designed to support students as they prepare for life after high school.
"We're always trying to help support high school students as they transition, not only through ECS, but out into the workforce," he said.
The career fair is scheduled for Thursday, May 8, from 5 to 7 p.m., and will be held in either the school’s library or cafeteria, depending on the number of participating employers.
Businesses across southeast Saskatchewan are encouraged to take part, especially those hiring for the summer.
"We're looking for any businesses, organizations that are looking to add summer students to their employment force," Jones said. "Sometimes those students are high school students. Sometimes those students are returning from university or post-secondary endeavors."
The event is being organized by the school’s Community Council, with support from partners like the Estevan Chamber of Commerce, which helped promote it through a recent email blast. Interested businesses are asked to register by Friday, April 25, with details available on the ECS website and Facebook page.
Jones noted that students are already showing interest.
"There's always excitement when students have an opportunity to gain employment and start, you know, saving towards their goals, whether that be purchasing their first vehicle or putting the money away for post-secondary endeavors," he said.
He added that the career fair isn’t just limited to ECS students.
"We're an open campus, so we would welcome those people looking for employment opportunities. They're most welcome to drop by ECS."
In the end, Jones hopes the event benefits not only the students, but also the broader community.
"Anytime we can help support young people in our community with transitions out into the workforce, I think it's a benefit not only to our students but to the wider community."