About this Event
🎯 DAYTON PARENTS & TEENS — THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU!
What if your teen could explore career paths beyond the traditional 9-to-5 and connect directly with entrepreneurs who are turning their passions into successful careers?
The City of Dayton’s Neighborhood Leadership Institute (NLI) Cohort Class of 2026 is proud to launch a community project designed to inspire, educate, and connect our youth with non-traditional career opportunities!
🤝 In collaboration with the Southeast Dayton Library, we’re hosting a Non-Traditional Career Expo where teens will have the opportunity to meet successful entrepreneurs and professionals across a variety of industries, including:
💈 Hairstylists
🎨 Tattoo Artists
🖼️ Arts Curators
📰 Freelance Journalists
👶 Doulas
💅 Nail Technicians
🏠 Real Estate Investors
💰 Financial Advisors
🎓 College Recruiters
…and MORE!
🚀 WHAT TO EXPECT
This isn’t your typical career fair! Teens will have the chance to:
🎤 Hear from industry professionals during an engaging panel discussion
🤝 Network one-on-one with entrepreneurs and career professionals
💬 Ask questions and learn what it really takes to succeed in different industries
🎲 Play games and participate in career-focused activities for a chance to WIN door prizes
🍿 Enjoy snacks and refreshments
🌟 Discover career possibilities they may have never considered before!
Whether your teen already has a career goal or is still figuring things out, this event is an opportunity to explore, connect, and get inspired.
📣 Parents — bring your teens!
📣 Teens — bring your questions and your curiosity!
Come discover that your future career may be closer than you think. You never know who you’ll meet or what opportunity could spark your dream career!
🎟️ Registration: the event is free but registration is required.
Come connect. Come explore. Come get inspired. Your future starts with one conversation!
Event venue & nearby stays
Southeast Branch Dayton Library, 21 Watervliet Avenue, Dayton, United States
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