(YAKIMA, WA) – The Yakima County Development Association (YCDA), in partnership with Toppenish High School, YV-Tech, and Swan Graphics, is excited to announce two upcoming Reverse Job Fairs aimed at connecting local businesses with talented individuals ready to enter the workforce.
Toppenish High School Event
- Wednesday, April 30, 2025
- 3:30pm – 5:00pm
- Toppenish High School (141 Ward Road, Toppenish, WA. 98948)
- Register Here
YV Tech Event
- Thursday, May 15, 2025
- 9:15am – 10:45am and 12:30pm – 2:00pm
- YV Tech (1120 South 18th Street, Yakima, WA. 98901)
- Register Here
What is a Reverse Job Fair? A Reverse Job Fair flips the traditional job fair format. Instead of businesses setting up booths, job seekers become exhibitors, showcasing their resumes, career interests, and hands-on projects. The participants host their own table, giving businesses the opportunity to walk through and connect one-on-one with individuals whose talents align with their workforce needs.
This approach allows businesses to efficiently identify promising talent, evaluate real-world skills, and start building connections with future employees, especially those ready to work, train, and continue developing in their industry.
Business Participation: YCDA encourages local businesses to participate and meet with local talent who have demonstrated achievement of transferable skills. As a hiring business, you will:
- Meet with participants who will demonstrate their technical, creative, and professional skills
- Learn about the career goals and capabilities of young people interested in joining the regional workforce.
- Make early connections with potential hires—before they enter the job market.
Businesses interested in attending should reserve their spot early. Employers from all industries are welcome and encouraged to attend. Contact YCDA to learn more.
This program is made possible thanks to YCDA’s investors, the Community Reinvestment Project funded through South Central Workforce, and grants from the Washington Economic Development Finance Authority (WEDFA) and The Washington State Microenterprise Association (WSMA).
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ABOUT YAKIMA COUNTY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION – Yakima County Development Association is a private non-profit economic development organization committed to enhancing the income, quality of life, and employment stability of Yakima County residents. Since 1985, the Yakima County Development Association has served over 100 businesses annually, created 6,630 new jobs at over 155 businesses, and facilitated $606 million in private investments in Yakima County.
ABOUT SWAN GRAPHICS – Swan Graphics is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth in the Yakima Valley through hands-on training in printing, graphic design, photography, and digital marketing. By providing mentorship and real-world experience, Swan Graphics helps young people develop valuable skills and explore creative career pathways.
ABOUT TOPPENISH SCHOOL DISTRICT – Toppenish School District is committed to ensuring every student receives an excellent education that fosters academic success, personal growth, and community engagement. Through strong partnerships with families, staff and local organizations, the district strives to equip al learners with the resources and support they need to reach their fullest potential.
ABOUT YAKIMA VALLEY TECHNICAL SKILLS CENTER (YV-TECH) – Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center (YV-Tech) provides high-quality, advanced technical education for high school students from multiple districts. Offering immersive, real world learning experiences in areas such as healthcare, automotive technology, culinary arts, and more, YV-Tech prepares students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in today’s competitive workforce.