Blog Post: Experience Your Future Day Recognized by Arizona Governor

On April 30 th , 2009, the Arizona Society for Human Resource Management State Council, in conjunction with the Jobing Foundation, will hold the first annual Experience Your Future Day. This event, dedicated to connecting local businesses face-to-face with local youth to show them first hand what it is like to work in different professional industries, was recently issued a proclamation by Arizona Governor Janice Brewer to formally announce April 30, 2009 as “Experience Your Future Day.”

This is an incredibly important milestone for us. We are thrilled to see Governor Brewer and the state of Arizona show their support for the readiness of tomorrow’s workforce.

Experience Your Future Day provides a forum where over 7,000 8th grade students will meet face-to-face with over 100 local companies to gain knowledge of what these organizations do and the responsibilities of their different employees in an effort to help shape their career goals and objectives.  This is a cooperative educational event supported by participating school districts (Scottsdale Unified School District, Glendale Union School District, Glendale Elementary School District, Washington Elementary School District No. 6 , Peoria School District No.11, Ward Traditional Academy, and Villa Montessori Middle School), the Jobing Foundation and local area employers.

Experience Your Future Day is being held April 30, 2009, from 9am-1pm at the University of Phoenix Stadium.  The event is NOT open to the public, only students from participating districts and registered employers will be permitted entry.  Participation for employers is free and major sponsorships are still available.   For more information on the Jobing Foundation Experience Your Future Day log on to www.experienceyourfuture.org.  

About the Jobing Foundation

The Jobing Foundation creates programs, provides volunteer opportunities, and supports educational outlets in local Jobing communities. The Jobing Foundation is committed to helping people find better jobs and career opportunities to improve their lives and was founded in January 2008 through a grant from Jobing.com.