March 15, 2010 --- The National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation's (NAAF)
Blueprint for the Future (BFF) national student career fair will deliver educational resources, access to career professionals, dynamic entertainment and bring Aboriginal youth from across interior BC to the city of Prince George.

Taking place May 11 at the Prince George Civic Centre in Prince George, potential employers are invited from a wide range of professions – including government sector, private, trades, new technology - to operate info booths, carry out presentations, interact with students, and provide educational materials. 

Rising BC hip-hop star Joey Stylez will entertain the students with lunch time and closing ceremony performances while Suzette Amaya, a multi-media artist/journalist and entrepreneur based out of Vancouver will host the event.

Over its 14-year history 33,000 students have participated in Blueprint Career Fairs nationwide from Halifax and Vancouver, Yellowknife and Whitehorse to Saskatoon, Thunder Bay and Ottawa. This unique and dynamic opportunity has proven time and again its ability to get youth one step closer to fulfilling their dreams.

“It was very useful because I'm a grade 12 student who is making a transition in the fall to university. This career fair has opened my mind and given me more information and opportunities," said one student who attended a recent BFF Career Fair.

Students who attend the national career fairs always find the information they are seeking or learn something new about a career they are interested in. This includes exploring a wide range of potential careers for Aboriginal students.

Another student said, "The career fair was useful to me because it gave me a
chance to see all of the opportunities that are out there for Aboriginal
students."

"This career fair will energize and motivate students through hands-on workshops and direct exposure to role models-to chart their future – to dream - to believe in themselves and their ability to realize their potential," said Roberta Jamieson, NAAF President and CEO.

At each event, up to1500 Aboriginal students from across the host region attend between 40 and 60 workshops and/or seminars in the areas of health, medicine, business, sciences, technology, finance, and manufacturing. They provide an opportunity for students to interact with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal professionals and role models.

For more information, view our BFF Career Fair videos at www.naaf.ca

For more information on booths and sponsorships, please contact:

Ken A. Montour Jr., B.A.
Development Associate, Operations
National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation
416-987-0258
kmontour@naaf.ca

For media inquiries, please contact:

John Ecker
Vice President, Communications and Media Relations
National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation
B: 416-987-0260
C: 647.408.5044
jecker@naaf.ca