The World of Work (WOW) Youth Expo presented by Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas will be held on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Abilene Convention Center.
Nearly 2,000 8th-12th grade students will be in attendance from 40 schools to learn about college, career, military, and training opportunities around the region. Top youth speaker David Edward Garcia, will headline the event with a keynote address that motivates students through laughter.
Students will participate in mock interviews, conduct career simulations via virtual reality, visit college, career, and military exhibits as well as focus on workforce readiness skills such as resume writing, dressing for success, and navigating social media.
The WOW Youth Expo highlights the importance of employability skills and workforce readiness to high school students. While serving a largely rural area, WOW gives thousands of students the chance to prepare for entry into the workforce.