City Parks and Rec to host first Teen Career Summit

Huntsville Parks & Recreation is launching a new career path program for area youth.

The initiative—the Teen Career Summit 2025—is free for ages 14-18 and takes place on Thursday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Dr. Richard Showers Sr. Recreation Center. The program is designed to give teens the tools they need to plan for future success, including:

● A full day of job exploration
● Interactive workshops
● Expert guidance

Teens will have the opportunity to explore various career fields, gain practical advice and learn essential skills—from paying bills to acing job interviews.

Registration is open through Tuesday. Families may submit one registration form for up to three children/siblings. Additional children/siblings will require separate forms. Space is limited.

“We are excited to host this event for our youth,” said James Gossett, Huntsville Parks & Recreation director. “This is a great opportunity for teens and even their parents to learn the skills they need to get ahead in life, from paying bills to job interviews and how to approach interviews with confidence. The high schoolers of today will be the leaders of tomorrow, so it’s important that we help equip them with the tools they need to succeed.”