MINNEAPOLIS — The People of Color Career Fair is returning to the Twin Cities this fall for its ninth year.
The one-day networking event will be held on Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The career fair aims to bring employers to people of color in the area to help them find a job and combat the unemployment rate in Minnesota for minorities.
"We're getting ready for you, our ninth career fair. It's coming up!" said Founder of the People of Color Career Fair Sharon Smith-Akinsanya in a video. "It is time for you to land your dream career, it is time for you to get noticed, it is time for you to get hired."
Employers that will be present at the event include the following:
- U.S Bank
- Andersen Windows and Doors
- MIDCO
- Target
- Minnesota Vikings
- Ameriprise Financial
- Chilren's Minnesota
- RBC Wealth Management
- Thrivent
- League of Minnesota Cities
- Prairie Care
- Polaris
- Xcel Energy
- Tennant Company
- Goodwill-Easter Seals
- Comcast
- Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Minnesota
- Bremer Bank
- General Mills
Registration for the event is free and can be found here. For more information and for the full list of employers that will be present at the event, visit https://www.peopleofcolorcareerfair.com/.
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