The initiative aims to provide 12,000 jobs to Houston youth
Mayor Sylvester Turner’s annual Hire Houston Youth city-wide hiring initiative returns this year featuring an online job board and a series of hiring events to provide summer jobs and internships for 12,000 local youth ages 16 to 24. Positions are available from a wide range of employers, including McDonald’s, The City of Houston and United Airlines, among others. Starting immediately, applicants can visit hirehoustonyouth.org to access the job board and additional resources from local businesses.
In partnership with the McDonald’s owner/operators in Greater Houston, Hire Houston Youth is hosting a series of four job and resource fairs taking place from April through June. The in-person events will allow job seekers to speak with representatives from area employers, and applicants who bring a resume, Texas ID and social security card will have the opportunity to interview “on the spot.” These events are open to the public and do not require applicants to pre-register or be pre-screened.
“I am especially appreciative of Dave Moss and the McDonald’s owner/operators of Greater Houston for their steadfast commitment to providing employment opportunities to our youth and young adults. By coordinating and supporting these events, Mr. Moss, McDonald’s and our participating companies have touched the lives of thousands of young people and enhanced the greater Houston community,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner.
In addition to job opportunities, local youth can access scholarship information and employment resources such as interviewing skills, transportation vouchers and financial literacy. Positions are available from public and private employers. The job and resource fairs are scheduled for:
Saturday, April 23
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Houston ISD Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center
Saturday, May 14
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Acres Home Multi-Service Center
Saturday, May 21
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Third Ward Multi-Service Center
Saturday, June 11
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
George R. Brown Convention Center
“McDonald’s has been a proud partner of Mayor Turner’s Hire Houston Youth program since its inception in 2016,” said Dave Moss, local McDonald’s owner/operator. “We’re excited to come together with other area businesses to offer opportunities to the young people in our communities.”
Since 2016, the Hire Houston Youth Program has provided 32,000 jobs and internships.
To learn more, please visit the digital press kit here.