Young people across All Saints West are set to gain unmatched access to personalized career guidance and diverse training opportunities at a no-cost community career fair scheduled for this Sunday, July 19. Organized to address growing youth interest in clear professional development pathways, the event will operate from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the open-air parking lot directly opposite the All Saints West Branch Office in the heart of All Saints Village, offering ample space for one-on-one networking and interactive demonstrations.
Unlike generic job events, this fair brings together a cross-border roster of experienced guest presenters hailing from Antigua and Barbuda, the United States, and Canada. This international lineup ensures attendees can connect with professionals from a wide range of industry backgrounds, gaining insights that go beyond local market perspectives. For participants, the day will include opportunities to hold direct conversations with established industry experts, get tailored advice aligned with their personal skills and interests, and map out long-term education and training plans that fit their career goals.
The event is designed to highlight both skilled trades and white-collar professional pathways, ensuring there is relevant information for every young person regardless of their interests. Skilled technical sectors that will be featured include plumbing, electrical installation and maintenance, heavy machinery operation, barbering, cosmetology, fashion design, custom dressmaking, and construction design – all fields with consistent demand for new trained workers across the region. For those leaning toward academic professional paths, representatives will also be on hand to share details about careers in accounting, law, general medicine, and nursing. To further support attendees as they enter the job market, the fair will also include dedicated sessions and one-on-one guidance on crafting competitive résumés and building confidence for job interviews.
Harold Lovell, the lead organizer of the fair, emphasized that the event fills a critical gap in local youth development. “This is a great mentorship opportunity for the youth in All Saints West,” Lovell noted, highlighting that the free access removes financial barriers that often prevent young people from accessing these valuable resources. Both registration for the event and general admission are completely free for all attendees, making the opportunity open to any young person looking to explore their next step. For those seeking additional details ahead of the event, organizers can be reached directly: Barbara Coates is available at 727-8617, and Collie Stevenson can be contacted at 774-6513.