L.A. YOUTH EXPO 2025

Get ready for our 3rd annual L.A. Youth Expo, a vibrant and free resource fair, tailored for young people 14-25 and their families. The Youth Expo seeks to uplift and empower our youth by bringing a host of opportunities directly to you.

Join us for an array of job-hiring referrals, interactive Career and Workforce Development workshops, and engaging healthy meal preparation sessions that promise to be both fun and educational. Don't miss our Wildfire recovery resource booth and Mental Health & Wellness workshops. Plus, explore our thrilling activity zone fueled with arts & culture and watch our fashion runway show, which merges current trends with appropriate workplace attire.

Launched in 2023 by the Youth Development Department in partnership with various city youth-serving organizations, this annual event aspires to uplift our youth-based communities, enhancing their workforce readiness, fostering professional growth, and promoting overall self-esteem. We can't wait for you to be a part of this motivational and transformative day!

FREE PARKING:

Olive St Parking, 1941 S Olive St, Los Angeles

FREE LUNCH (Courtesy of ImpactLA):

Lunch will be provided to our youth attendees + family members who participate with our booths & workshops.

OVER 90+ Exhibitors You can Look Forward To!

• Youth Employment & Training

• On-Site Hiring Referrals & Intership Opportunities
• Mock Interview Workshop
• Resumé Building Workshop

• Culinary Cooking Demos

• Academic Enrichment & College Resources

• Mental Health & Wellness Resources & Activities

• Civic & Government Resources

• Housing Resources For Youth
• Interactive & Engaging Activities
• Professional Clothing Rack Providing Free Clothing For Confirmed Interviews
• Film, Production, Television Industry Professional Networking & Guidance

+ Giveaways, Raffles, and Much More!

This event will bring together hundreds of young people from Los Angeles and offer a wide range of community resources, referrals to youth programs, job opportunities, and giveaways.

For any questions or comments, please email [email protected].

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The L.A. Youth Expo 2025 is organized by the City of Los Angeles Youth Development Department , in partnership with other City Departments, community groups, youth coalitions, nonprofit organizations, local businesses, and many other partners.

Check out our highlights from last years expo!

All registered Youth Expo exhibitors will be provided:

• 1 table, 2 chairs (more may be available upon request)
• The opportunity to showcase your resources/services to 1000+ youth attendees and their families
• Parking for up to 1 car per organization
• The opportunity to network with dozens of other community-based organizations
• Lunch and beverages

Priority deadline to RSVP as an exhibitor: May 17th, 2025

If you have any questions or comments, email us at [email protected]

Check out some pictures from last years expo!

Host or Publisher Youth Development Department, City of Los Angeles