07/27/2011
With employment at a staggering low for the African-American community (statistics have it over 16%), the Congressional Black Caucus recently decided to start a new initiative to help start curbing the lack of jobs for people of color in the United States.
The CBC will be hosting several town hall meetings and job fairs in key major cities where they will provide a platform to offer tips and networking for those in need of work. It is estimated that over 100 employers (including Fortune 500 companies) will be at the job fairs.
Although, the first CBC meeting will be at Cleveland State University, the site also lists other locations – so be on the look out for a city near you.
JOB FAIR DATES & LOCATIONS
Cleveland
August 8
Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge, Host
Cleveland State University
Detroit
August 16
Congressmen John Conyers and Hansen Clarke, Hosts
Wayne County Community College
Atlanta
August 18
Congressman John Lewis, Host
Atlanta Technical College
Miami
August 22-23
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, Host
James L. Knight Center, Downtown Miami
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
Los Angeles
August 30-31
Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Host
Southwest College
