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Natomas Chamber of Commerce & Natomas Unified School District
2026 Youth
Workforce
Program
Program: June 8–12, 2026
Hiring Fair: June 12, 1–3 PM
Open to incoming 11th & 12th graders
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2026 Youth Workforce Hiring Fair - June 12
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Open to incoming juniors and seniors. Spend five days building real-world skills - resumes, interview prep, financial literacy, and professional presence - then meet local employers at the Hiring Fair.

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Interview up to 30 motivated high school juniors and seniors at the Hiring Fair on June 12, 1–3 PM. Interns and part-time positions welcome. Students arrive trained, dressed, and ready.

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About the Program
A week that changes what's possible.

The Natomas Chamber of Commerce and Natomas Unified School District partner each year to run the Youth Workforce Program - a five-day immersive experience giving incoming high school juniors and seniors a real head start in the workforce. Students spend the week in hands-on workshops covering business etiquette, resume building, financial literacy, interview skills, mental health awareness, and career exploration.

The week culminates in a full Job Fair and Interview Day on Friday, June 12, where local businesses can meet, interview, and hire the next generation of Natomas talent. Students arrive polished, prepared, and eager to work.

More ways to get involved: Beyond the hiring fair, local businesses can volunteer for mock interviews (June 11), join a career or trade pathways panel, or sponsor lunch for students and staff on any program day. Contact Lauren at director@natomaschamber.org to participate.
Program Schedule
What the week looks like.

Five days of workshops, panels, and real-world preparation - capped off with the Hiring Fair on Friday.

Monday, June 8 — Foundations
TimeSession
10:00 – 10:25 AMWelcome, Expectations & Keynote
10:25 – 10:30 AMGoal Setting & Reflection
10:40 – 11:40 AMBusiness Etiquette
11:45 AM – 12:25 PMLunch Break
12:30 – 1:15 PMResume Building
1:15 – 1:45 PMJob Search Strategies
1:45 – 2:00 PMWork Permit Overview
Tuesday, June 9 — Professional Presence
TimeSession
10:00 – 10:15 AMKeynote Speaker
10:15 – 10:20 AMGoal Setting & Reflection
10:30 – 11:30 AMUnderstanding Credit
11:30 AM – 1:00 PMLunch & Learn: Trade Pathways Discussion Panel
1:00 – 1:30 PMDress for Success
1:30 – 1:50 PMTie Clinic
Wednesday, June 10 — Life Skills & Future Planning
TimeSession
10:00 – 10:30 AMMental Health Awareness
10:40 – 11:40 AMMindful Money
11:40 AM – 12:30 PMLunch Break
12:30 – 1:30 PMUnderstanding Post-Secondary Options
1:30 – 1:50 PMFinalize & Print Resumes
Thursday, June 11 — Interview Prep & Mock Interviews
TimeSession
10:00 – 11:00 AMUnderstanding Your Dollars & Cents
11:00 – 11:30 AMInterview Skills Overview
11:30 AM – 1:00 PMLunch & Learn: Discussion with Influencer Tanya Z
1:00 – 2:00 PMMock Interviews with Local Business Volunteers
Friday, June 12 — Hiring Fair Day
TimeSession
10:00 – 11:30 AMBudget Cents
11:30 AM – 12:30 PMLunch Break — Sponsored by SAFE Credit Union
1:00 – 3:00 PMJob Fair & Interviews — Businesses on site. Interview up to 30 motivated students ready to work.
See It In Action
Youth Workforce in previous years.

Watch what students and local businesses experience during the program.

2025 Youth Workforce Recap
2024 Youth Workforce
2023 Youth Workforce
Contact Questions? Want to get involved? For information about the Hiring Fair, mock interview volunteering, career panels, or lunch sponsorships - reach out to the Natomas Chamber directly. director@natomaschamber.org