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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

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Local Businesses "Wild About Youth" at Career Fair

Westland, MI - Over 25 student applicants dressed for success at the "Wild About Youth Career Fair" on Monday night at the Friendship Center, and they did not disappoint the businesses in attendance.

"Feedback from businesses was extremely positive," said Paul Motz, Youth Assistance Program Director. "They felt students were well-prepared, confident, enthusiastic, and engaging."

The career fair is part of Mayor Wild's Summer Employment Program in collaboration with the Youth Assistance Program, the Westland Chamber of Commerce, and Wayne-Westland Community School District (WWCSD). The Chamber of Commerce helped recruit business participants, while the WWCSD recruited the youth participants.

"We are thankful to the local business participants for providing this valuable opportunity to young people," said Mayor Bill Wild. "And I know the businesses benefit as well because of the impressive quality of students who participated."

The businesses in attendance included Cintas, MJR Cinema, Ruth Olson Photography, Marquette House, the Parks and Recreation Department, and several restaurants.

For more information, please contact Administrative Secretary
Aubrey Berman at (734) 467-3200

The City of Westland is the 10th largest city in Michigan with a population of over 84,000. The city's residential development is an excellent blend of single family homes, apartments and condominiums. The broad selection of housing opportunities is complimented by over 1500 acres of well-maintained parks and nature trails as well as a highly rated municipal golf course. Also available is a skate park, ice arena, a state-of-the-art Library and novel city park themes that are fun and family-friendly.

Westland has the location, land, infrastructure, and leadership, under Mayor William R. Wild to attract new industry and help existing businesses redevelop properties and to maintain competitiveness in today's global economy. Six modern platted industrial parks on 320 acres are served by class "A" internal roads, with up to date utilities and rail access available within two of the parks. Westland is conveniently located within the center of southeastern Michigan's expressway system, minutes north of Detroit Metropolitan Airport, and ideally located between downtown Detroit and Ann Arbor.

Westland is the area's premier "Shopping and Dining Destination". Westland Shopping center, one of the country's original four regional malls, boasts 80 retail stores and has anchored Westland's commercial district for more than 30 years. Westland's diversity and progressive planning offers residents a wide variety of life experiences, and make Westland truly the "All American City".