Alameda Hosts Tenth Annual Youth Career & Job Fair

Published on March 02, 2026

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The City of Alameda and the Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) are hosting the 10th Annual Alameda Youth Career & Job Fair. On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, over 600 students are expected to gather at Encinal Jr. Sr. High School to explore summer internships, career pathways, and professional development.

This milestone event connects Alameda’s future workforce with local employers. It is an excellent opportunity for businesses to recruit talented students eager to apply the skills they learn in the classroom to practical work experience.

Event Details

  • Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
  • Time: 1:00-5:30pm
  • Location: Encinal Jr. Sr. High School (Gym, Media Center, and Career Center)
  • Address: 210 Central Avenue, Alameda, CA

Student Experience & Highlights

The Job Fair is free and open to all high school students in Alameda. Round-trip shuttles will be available from Alameda High School and Island High School. This year’s event features a wide range of summer opportunities:

  • Main Gym: Networking with 40+ employers, trade organizations, and City-sponsored internship programs
  • Professional Headshots: Free student portraits taken on the Main Gym Stage
  • Media Center: Resume reviews and mock interview coaching to sharpen professional skills
  • Career Center: Live panels featuring insights from industry professionals
  • Incentives: Students who bring a resume will be entered into a raffle drawing

 

Registration Information

Employers and organizations offering informational, summer jobs/educational opportunities can register for a FREE table at the April 1 event using this Registration link. Employers are asked to register by Friday, March 14.

AUSD Teachers and Volunteers interested in chaperoning a group of students or volunteering in one of our event spaces, please sign up using this registration form. We ask that all teachers and volunteers register by Monday, March 16.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact Jennifer Padilla at the City of Alameda’s Economic Development Office at jpadilla@alamedaca.gov or Amanda Vigil at Alameda Unified School District at avigil@alamedaunified.org.

The Youth Career & Job Fair is supported by AUSD, Alameda Collaborative for Children, Youth, and Their Families (ACCYF), the City of Alameda, Alameda County Supervisor Lena Tam, and the Alameda Chamber & Economic Alliance.

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