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4th Annual Promise Zone Youth-Led Career Expo

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The San Diego Promise Zone will be hosting its annual Jobs and Education signature event "Youth-Led Career Expo." The event is for young people ages 16 to 24 who live or go to school in the San Diego Promise Zone.  Youth may discover their passion, gain insights from industry professionals, and connect with peers who share similar aspirations. This event is all about empowering youth and young adults to shape their future and will include resume-building and mock interview practice along with other opportunities. Please consider participating as a student, vendor, or sponsor.

Schools may request funds for free bus transportation by contacting Tara Ryan at TRyan@sandiego.gov in the Office of Child and Youth Success.

Individual Registration

      School Registration   

Date and Location

Tuesday, March 3, 2026
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Balboa Park Club
2150 Pan American Rd, San Diego, CA 92101

 

Vendors

Are you an employer or job readiness resource? Participate in the Vendor and Resource Fair portion of our event! For more information reach out to Communications Associate, Amairany Macias, AmairanyM@sandiego.gov. 

This Year's Vendors

Employers: TBD

  • (Coming Soon)

Volunteers

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help create a welcoming and engaging experience for youth. Roles will include greeters to welcome and check in attendees, set-up and clean-up crews, guides to direct participants and answer questions, mock interviewers, resume builders and networking supporters to provide job readiness support and help youth confidently connect with professionals, and engagement ambassadors to encourage participation. 

  • Volunteer Registration Form (Coming Soon)

Sponsors

Does your company share our passion for connecting youth to career pathways and making a positive impact in the Promise Zone? Sponsor our event! We are seeking sponsors who can contribute an in-kind donation and/or cash sponsorship to help cover the costs associated with organizing the event. In return for your generous sponsorship, we offer various promotional opportunities, as outlined in the sponsorship menu below. For more information reach out to the Promise Zone Program Manager, Amber Joy Weber, ajweber@sandiego.gov. 

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