JAY-Z and Meek Mill's REFORM Alliance has a huge Job Fair on deck in Philly
You have to admit it, JAY-Z and Meek Mill’s powerful REFORM Alliance has really kept its word in putting together epic events and a serious aim to look out for people across all paths of life. In 72 hours, the organization has a job fair set to happen at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.
The REFORM Alliance has a huge job fair going down Thursday
Major folks including REFORM’s Robert Rooks, Philadelphia 76ers and Fanatics’ Michael Rubin, first daughter of the United States, Ashley Biden, recording artist Musiq Soulchild and more are slated to pull through and take part in the gathering.
On Thursday (6/9), REFORM Alliance and Hire! Philly will host the REFORM Alliance Philly Job Fair at Wells Fargo Center to revitalize Philadelphia’s workforce by filling thousands of open positions at all levels. To date, employers including Philadelphia 76ers, Fanatics, Amazon, 151 Foods, Snipes, Yellow Brick Transport, Bon Appetit Management Company, Ameribest Homecare, Philadelphia Fire Department, University of Pennsylvania, and dozens more have confirmed their participation and will be sending recruiters to interview candidates. REFORM Alliance will also be interviewing candidates for open positions.
Community organizations such as Philly Counts, Urban Affairs Coalition, The Urban League of Philadelphia, NAACP, Mayor’s Office of Engagement among others will also be at the job fair offering resume assistance and extending other critical resources. Several organizations recently granted funds from REFORM Alliance’s Pennsylvania Grants Program will also be in attendance.
REFORM Alliance and Hire! Philly have recruited a wide array of companies and organizations to participate in the job fair as part of a broader effort to create tangible pathways towards economic opportunity for formerly incarcerated people, people on probation or parole, single parents, and veterans.
Come one, come all
It’s not just about trying to get put onto one type of career. The event is aimed at providing help for people interested in getting prepared for taking the next steps in their lives.
The job fair is open to the public and will provide free career development resources and job readiness support to attendees, including:
Professional Attire
Barbers, Hairdressers, and Styling Services
Resume-Building Resources
Expungement Aid
And more to prepare for sustainable access in the employment market
Additionally, local Philadelphia artist and Pulitzer Prize winning podcaster, Suave Gonzalez will be live painting at a booth with local gallery, Morton Contemporary. He will be joined by Rasheeda Bagwell to discuss their experiences returning home after incarceration, navigating the art world, and mentoring in their community. Suave’s podcast will be streamed live at the job fair.
