FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Paul Burns (502) 574-1683 [Office] 2nd Annual Teen College & Career Fair Returns to the Main Library this Saturday LOUISVILLE, Ky. (January 29, 2025) – The Louisville Free Public Library’s College & Career Fair just for teens (ages 14-19), returns to the Main Library for the second year on Saturday, February 1, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with college representatives, prospective employers, and business owners, as well as hear from keynote speaker filmmaker Kyle Rohrbach, a former Reading Rainbow producer. “The Library’s annual College and Career Fair offers an exciting opportunity for youth in our city to map out their future, and gather the resources they need to achieve their college and career goals,” said Mayor Craig Greenberg. “Providing free access to information and innovative programming is central to the work our library system does every day.” This daylong conference features numerous opportunities for teens to learn about interesting career and college paths. Representatives from the University of Louisville, Berea College, the Peace Corps, Evolve502, Brew & Sip Café, Metro Louisville Human Resources, and many more will be available in the vendor hall and offer breakout sessions throughout the day. Breakout sessions will cover business startups, freelancing, content creation, financial aid, and college choice. Attendees can also receive one- on-one college and career advice from experts on a variety of topics, including building successful resumes and portfolios, admissions essays, and scholarships. For students hoping to break into film and television production, producer Kyle Rohrbach will present the keynote speech “Lights, Camera, Perseverance: I Think I Made It in Hollywood,” followed by a “Paths to Production: Film School & Beyond” session. Formerly a producer on Reading Rainbow, Kyle has filmed everywhere from the White House to Mongolia. He co-produced the award-winning documentary Esfuerzo, and spent the last three years as Head of Production at comedy network Dropout, overseeing the critically acclaimed variety series Game Changer and Webby winner Very Important People. Rhythm Science Sound, a Louisville-based collective of music producers, deejays, and music/tech educators, will close out the day alongside other professional artists in a “How I Got to Where I A-based collective of music producers, deejays, and music/tech educators, will close out the day alongside other professional artists in a “How I Got to Where I Am Now” panel discussion. Following the closing session, attendees will have the chance to win prizes, including wireless headphones, school supplies, portable chargers, and an all-important college staple – a laundry basket of ramen. One lucky winner will receive a new laptop (must be present to win). The 2nd Annual Teen College & Career Fair will be held at the Main Library on Saturday, February 1, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and is made possible by a grant from the Taco Bell Foundation. Attendees can register for a free lunch at www.LFPL.org/CCFair.