Media and community support
The Hire-a-Refugee two job fair received huge media and community support. Here is a summary of the media coverage:
- WBEZ Chicago published an article about the job fair, highlighting the challenges that refugees face in finding employment in the United States. The article also featured Siam Pasarly, the founder of KaarPoh Staffing Agency, who organized the job fair.
- https://www.wbez.org/stories/refugee-job-fair-highlights-employment-hurdle-for-venezuelan-migrants/15f7231d-d2e2-46b1-8159-606dc62c8c45?utm_medium=url_copy&audio-first=true
- WGNTV aired a news segment about the job fair, which was held at Misericordia Home. The segment featured interviews with refugees and employers who participated in the event.
- 2. https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/job-fair-held-for-refugees-at-misericordia-home/
In addition to the media coverage, the job fair also received strong support from the community. Over 700 job seekers and 30 companies and social service agencies attended the event. Many companies interviewed and hired refugees on the spot, and others set up interviews for the coming days.
The huge media and community support for the Hire-a-Refugee two job fair is a testament to the importance of helping refugees find employment. Refugees are a valuable asset to our communities, and they deserve the opportunity to succeed.
- CBS News published an article about the job fair, which was held in Ravenswood. The article highlighted the fact that many refugees are eager to work and contribute to the economy, but they often face barriers to employment.
- Yahoo News published an article about the job fair, which was held at Misericordia Home. The article included a video report that featured interviews with refugees and employers.
- MSN published an article about the job fair, which was held at Misericordia Home. The article included a video report that featured interviews with refugees and employers.
- Ground News published an article about the job fair, which was held at Misericordia Home. The article highlighted the fact that the job fair was a success, with over 400 vacancies available and many refugees receiving interviews or job offers.
- Illinois Department of Central Management Services published a Facebook post about the job fair, encouraging people to attend and support the event.
- KaarPoh Staffing Agency published a YouTube video about the job fair, highlighting the success of the event and the many refugees who found employment as a result.
