SPARK Career & Job Fair Returns to Edmonton This October

If you have a teen or young adult figuring out what comes next, SPARK is worth putting on the calendar. The free career and job fair runs October 13 and 14 at the Italian Cultural Centre, from 9:30 am to 4 pm both days, and it's open to youth ages 16 to 30.

When: October 13 and 14, 9:30 am to 4 pm both days
Where: Italian Cultural Centre, Edmonto
For: Youth ages 16 to 30

SPARK Career & Job Fair

SPARK connects young people with employers, industry leaders, post-secondary schools, and career resources from across Canada, with a strong focus on Indigenous-owned businesses and creating pathways for Indigenous youth. The goal is simple: show young people the full range of careers out there and help them find one that fits.

• Employers, industry leaders, post-secondary schools, and career resources from across Canada

• A strong focus on Indigenous-owned businesses and creating pathways for Indigenous youth

• A chance to explore the full range of careers out there and find one that fits

Workshops

• Resumes and cover letters

• Interview prep, including what to wear and what to say

• Filing personal taxes and setting up a CRA account

• Budgeting and money management

• Networking and building confidence in conversation

• Choosing and applying to post-secondary programs

• Finding scholarships, grants, bursaries, and student loans

• Balancing work, school, and life without burning out

Whether your kid has a plan or no idea where to start, two days at SPARK can turn a vague future into a few real options worth pursuing. Admission is free; just register ahead through Eventbrite.