Children’s Career Fair and Professions for Parents, Too!

Outreach – Center for Community Resources will host its fourth annual Children’s Career Fair at Outreach, 431 North 7th Avenue, Scranton, on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 10 AM to 1 PM.

This exciting Children’s Career Fair will ignite young minds and offer opportunities for kids of all ages to explore various career options and discover their passions in a fun and interactive environment.

Children and parents will have the opportunity to explore over 30 careers through fun and interactive activities. Several local companies will also be offering information on current employment opportunities within their companies. The Outreach Children’s Career Fair is free and open to all families with children interested in interacting with businesses and exploring future career possibilities!

It’s never too early for children to think about their future careers! Last year’s event featured hands-on activities like fishing for recyclables, creating their own house floorplan, bubble blowing, creating a mural with the Outreach staff, seeing emergency vehicles up close, and so much more! 

We aim to spark curiosity, stimulate creativity, and broaden horizons as children engage with professionals from various industries.

The official flyer can be found here with more information. 

For businesses interested in hosting a booth, use the QR code on the flyer to see the registration form. We’d love to have you share insight into your field or industry! 

2024 Mighty Oak Awards

Outreach will host its annual Mighty Oak Awards on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at the Glenmaura National Golf Club in Moosic, PA, from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.  This year, Outreach will honor Atty. Tobey Oxholm as the Mighty Oak Honoree and Ms. Anne Quinn Butler as the Beth Beh Community Award Honoree. We hope you can join us for this night celebrating pillars in our community! More information, including tickets, will be released in the coming month.

2024 Children’s Issues in a Changing World Conference

The 2024 Children’s Issues in a Changing World Conference will be held on Friday, October 25th, at Keystone College in La Plume, PA. This year’s theme, “HOPE for the Future,” centers around the question, “What if the decisions we make today create the ultimate future for children?”

The event will feature panels with local agencies to open discussions on how best to serve today’s and tomorrow’s children and youth in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Break-out sessions will allow for more in-depth discussions between conference participants to voice their opinions and perspectives on challenging issues in the community. 

The conference will recognize the 2024 Rise Above Achievement Award honorees. The honorees are local youth who, despite facing adversity in their lives, have risen to achieve their goals and create a brighter future. 

To register or find out more information, please contact Carlene Gula, Outreach Family Center Director and Child & Family Program Manager, at 570-558-7584.