Diversity Job Fair Coming to Victorville Aug. 2

People of all races and ethnicities are looking for jobs. An opportunity for employers and job seekers in the High Desert area of San Bernardino County is coming to Victorville Aug. 2.

Victorville, CA (PRWEB) July 19, 2006 -- The Inland Empire Diversity Career and Job Fair is coming to Victorville Wednesday, Aug. 2 at the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds.

“Our goal is to put together those who want to work locally and the great local companies who want a diverse local workforce. Too often, employers assume minorities won’t fit in or won’t be interested in their companies. Nothing could be further from the truth,” said Lionel Dew, president of the Victor Valley African American Chamber of Commerce.

The employers searching for a diverse local workforce include: Victory Valley Union High School District, Knott’s Family Agency, Temps Plus Inc., Universal Nursing Systems Inc., University of Phoenix, San Joaquin Valley College, Labor Finders, the San Bernardino and Los Angeles county sheriff’s departments, other San Bernardino County departments and the College of Automotive Management.     

What’s it all mean? To organizers it’s simple: We are happy to help people of all ages, races, and backgrounds find the local job they want.

According to Sherrice Mitchell, executive director for the Inland Empire Chamber of Commerce, the unemployment rate for Blacks and Hispanics is two times greater than for whites, and the Diversity Job Fairs can help remedy that.

Sponsors include the Inland Empire and Victorville African American Chambers of Commerce, The National American Unity Association, 909Models.com, Hispanic Connect, publications including Black Voice News, Precinct Reporter, WestSide Story and El Chicano plus Dameron Communications.

For details, call (909) 888-0017 or (877) 909-6633.

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