Community Job Fair in North Minneapolis on Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Media contact: Lisa Bergerson
Phone: 612-278-5257
lbergerson@saoic.org

Summit Academy OIC Hosting Job and Educational Fair Open to the Public

MINNEAPOLIS – July 18, 2009 – Summit Academy OIC (SAOIC), a non-profit vocational training center and the leading resource for a diverse workforce, is gathering  a diverse group of local employers including Health Partners, Bally’s Fitness Center and Berwald Roofing Company, to name a few, looking to hire new employees.

The fair will be held on July 21, between 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Summit Academy OIC located at 935 Olson Memorial Highway in Minneapolis, MN 55405.

No registration is necessary for individuals seeking employment.  Job seekers gain access to a variety of industries, full and part time. Everyone, from those just starting their career to retirees, is welcome. Candidates are requested to bring several resume copies, dress professionally and be prepared to interview on the spot.

Companies who would like to participate can contact Lois Welman at 612-278-6579. The registration fee is a mere $25 and your company will gain access to a diverse population ready and eager to work.

For more information about Summit Academy OIC visit www.saoic.org.

About Summit Academy OIC
Summit Academy OIC (SAOIC) is a nonprofit educational and vocational training center that empowers adults and prepares youth residing in the most economically depressed neighborhoods in the Twin Cities to become educated, employed contributing members of their community. Focused on high-demand, high-growth industries, Summit’s results-oriented programs effect long-term change. Summit graduates are skilled and motivated workers who can stop drawing public assistance and start caring for their families, paying taxes, and helping to stabilize and vitalize their communities. Add to that, the cutting-edge training Summit is now offering to prepare their students for the new green-collar jobs. Not only will these students be transforming their lives but will also be transforming our environment—building a renewable future that benefits all of us.

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