The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber is partnering with local school systems, community organizations and employers to host a career fair aimed at helping graduating high school seniors who have not finalized plans after graduation.
The Senior Sprint Career Fair will connect students with job opportunities, training programs and potential employers across Madison County.
The event is designed specifically for seniors who have not enrolled in a two- or four-year college or university and who may still be exploring career options.
Organizers say the goal is to help students transition directly from high school into the workforce by introducing them to local industries and available training pathways.
The event is being organized in collaboration with Huntsville City Schools, Madison City Schools and Madison County Schools, along with several community agencies and regional employers.
For many students, organizers say a lack of information about career opportunities can make it difficult to make firm decisions about the future. The fair aims to raise awareness of available career paths and provide students with direct access to employers who are willing to train and hire graduating seniors.
Participating employers must be prepared to both train and hire graduates, and some may conduct on-the-spot interviews during the event.
The career fair is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Huntsville, located at the entrance on St. Clair Avenue across from the Huntsville/Madison County Public Library.
Several major employers have already registered to attend, including BASF Corporation, the City of Huntsville, Drake State Community & Technical College, Heart of the Valley YMCA, Huntsville Country Club, Huntsville Hospital, International Motors LLC, L3Harris Technologies, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, Redstone Federal Credit Union, Regions Bank and Schwarze Industries.
Employers interested in participating must register through the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber. Registration fees vary depending on membership status and whether the organization is nonprofit or for-profit.
Organizers say the event is intended to give local seniors a direct path to employment and training opportunities as they prepare to enter the workforce after graduation.
