The Change Center will host a community hiring event 5-8 p.m. today (5/6) at 203 Harriet Tubman St. Representatives from 30 area employers are expected to attend.
“One of the main areas of focus for the Change Center is working with employers to connect inner-city youth and young adults to existing job opportunities,” said Artece Slay, the center’s job and career development coach, in a press statement. “A major part in shaping one’s trajectory is having the opportunity to gain work experience at an early age.”
The Change Center Jobs Initiative held a six-week boot camp prior to the hiring event to help candidates develop skills necessary to enter the workforce. The workshops covered identifying skills and interests, resume building, mock interviews, employer expectations, conflict resolution and personal branding.