Inside Bay Area
MICHAEL "MIKE" MEALS, business manager for International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 617 in San Mateo, chartered in 1908, will be keynote speaker at the 24th Annual San Mateo County Jobs for Youth Breakfast on May 25 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. The popular, informative fund-raiser will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1221 Chess Drive, Foster City.
Meals, also president of the San Mateo County Building Trades Association, a member of the State Building & Construction Trades Council of California executive board, and co-chair for IBEW Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee, will talk about "Building Trades Careers, the Best Thing Going!"
Event proceeds benefit JFY, a year-round, nonprofit program that serves youth ages 14 to 21, regardless of background, socio-economic, or risk level. Youths learn to master job applications, prepare for interviews and create resumes. They also will receive job and internship leads. Since September 2005, 1,600 youths have been served. Centers in Daly City (301-8440), Menlo Park (330-6490), Redwood City (367-0190), and San Mateo (301-8434) assist both job- seekers and employers at no cost.
Allied Waste Services, formerly BFI, will be honored as an original funder and a continued 24-year supporter of the San Mateo County JFY program.
Ron Kahn of Financial Advantage, JFY chairman and emcee, will be presented the third annual Mary Louise Paskevich Award for his longtime outstanding leadership and dedication to the program.
Several students will be recognized with scholarships for their commitment and perseverance towards their educational and employment goals.
Jerry Hill, president, San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, and JFY honorary chairman, will conduct a live auction. Drawings for raffle prizes will also highlight the program.
Breakfast cost: $40 or $350 per table of 10. To RSVP, call Al Teglia, JFY founder and facilitator, at 301-8444.
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