The Bronx Zoo hosted a career fair for over 500 young people who were interested in working at zoos and aquariums in New York City on Saturday, Feb. 7.
The event, known as the WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) Youth JIVE (Job, Internship and Volunteering Expo), is designed to connect these youths with hiring managers for employment, volunteer and internship opportunities at the Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, Queens Zoo and New York Aquarium.
This marked the tenth year of this career fair. The WCS JIVE provides youths with vital entry points to get exposed to real-world opportunities in conservation, animal care, education, visitor services and more.
In addition to providing direct access to hiring managers, the career fair also gave attendees hands-on guidance and resources to build confidence and professional skills.
