Bellingham Public Schools will host a Youth Employment and Local College Fair for district high school students from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 18 at Bellingham High School, located at 2020 Cornwall Avenue.

All high school students in Bellingham Public Schools are welcome to attend.

More than 35 businesses and community partners will share opportunities including part-time, full-time and seasonal employment, apprenticeships, service learning and educational experiences from a variety of industries.

Career and college coordinators from our four high schools will be onsite to help with resumes and applications.

Confirmed attendees include the following (in alphabetical order): Andgar Corporation, Bellingham Technical College, Birch Equipment, BP Cherry Point, Catholic Community Services, Common Threads Farm, Community Food Coop, Costco Wholesale, Dawson Construction, Enfield Farms, Fred Meyer, IBEW191, Innotech Process Equipment, Lions Club Camp Horizon, LiUNA Laborers 292, Matrix Service, Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association, Northwest Center, Northwest Maritime Apprenticeship, Northwest Workforce Council, Orchard Park, Rader Farms, San Juan Sailing, Silver Reef Casino Resort, Skagit County Fire District 14, Skagit Valley College, Taylor Made TDS (Truck Driving School), U.S. Army, Walmart, WECU, Western Washington University, Whatcom Family YMCA, Western Refinery Services (WRS), Whatcom Community College and Z’Organics Beauty Institute.

We hope to see you there!