Knoxville, TN (WOKI) – On Thursday, April 9, Knox County Schools will host the “865 Ready! Hiring Expo,” which aims to connect local businesses with 11th- and 12th-grade job seekers.
The event will take place at the Jacob Building at Chilhowee Park and Exposition Center. Companies will conduct on-site interviews for temporary, seasonal, summer, part-time, and full-time employment; youth and registered apprenticeships; work-based learning; and internship opportunities.
There will be a networking breakfast for participants that starts at 8:30 a.m. Students will be on site by 9 a.m.
UT Medical Center is the Industry Title Sponsor.
Comfort Systems USA Shoffner is the Silver Sponsor.
In-Kind Sponsors include: Bojangles Restaurants; Coca-Cola Consolidated; Junior Achievement of East Tennessee; Salsarita’s; Shoney’s Restaurants, and YouScience.
865 Ready! Hiring Expo
Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Jacob Building at Chilhowee Park, 3301 E. Magnolia
