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Mayor Vincent C. Grays One City One Hire Program Moving Forward as 7 11 Hires 26 D.C. Residents for Two New Stores

Oct 29th, 2011 | By

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Mayor Vincent C. Gray today visited a job pre-screening event for 7-Eleven, Inc., the largest chain in the convenience retailing industry, at the D.C. Department of Employment Services (DOES) headquarters. The company offered 26 qualified District residents positions at two new stores that will be located on Benning Road NE and Bladensburg
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Finding a job while having an “ethnic” name

Sep 29th, 2009 | By

Does your name matter when it comes hiring decisions? Many times it does – even more so when you factor in race. In fact, the way names of people from different races are perceived may provide some insight into why the black unemployment rate is sky-high at 15.1 percent – almost double the 8.9 percent
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Blacks in Business: Fortune 500 Company Wants Sisters

Sep 29th, 2009 | By

Spelman College and Clark Atlanta University are among eight historically Black colleges that will participate in an initiative aimed at training female students for careers in business and as entrepreneurs, according to WRCBTV.com. The United Negro College Fund recently announced the partnership with Goldman Sachs. The 10,000 Women Business Leadership Award Program will help four
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Where The Jobs Are: Who’s Hiring In The Region

Apr 28th, 2009 | By

We hear layoff announcements all the time. But as big companies are announcing job cuts, many in our area are looking to hire new workers. None more so than General Dynamics: the government-affiliated behemoth based in Falls Church, Va. “We’re doing really well,” according to Hope Murray, a recruiter with General Dynamics Information Technology. Murray
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Top Companies Hiring in Newport News on April 21st

Apr 10th, 2009 | By

Don’t miss the Military.com NCOA Career Expo in Newport News on April 21st. Top companies are looking to hire veterans and transitioning servicemembers. Register for Free Now. Location: Omni Hotel 1000 Omni Boulevard Newport News, VA 23606 Time: Tuesday, April 21st 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Meet with educational institutions to learn ways to advance
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