The Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department invites teens in grades seven through 12 to participate in Career Explorers Camp, an interactive and informative job-readiness series.

The free camp runs 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, through Friday, April 6, at Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center, 600 S. McClelland St.

Teens in attendance will learn how to write a resume, develop strong entry-level job skills, and prepare for a first interview. Additional workshops will include mock job interviews and career-interest research.

Space is limited.

Register online at www.cityofsantamaria.com/register; at the Recreation and Parks Department office, 615 S. McClelland St., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; or at Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center, 600 S. McClelland St., 5-7 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Direct questions to the Recreation and Parks Department, 925-0951 ext. 2260.

— Mark van de Kamp for city of Santa Maria.