HBCU CONNECT Celebrates Successful First Annual 2024 Virtual Conference & Career Fair
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Posted By: Will Moss on October 25, 2024 **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** HBCU CONNECT Celebrates Successful First Annual 2024 Virtual Conference & Career Fair October 25, 2024 — HBCU CONNECT is proud to announce the resounding success of our first annual "2024 HBCU CONNECT Fall Virtual Conference & Career Fair," held on October 23rd, connecting thousands of HBCU students, graduates, and diverse talent with top employers. This groundbreaking virtual event, hosted on vFairs, brought together over 5,000 eager job seekers and 72 prominent companies, demonstrating the strong demand for diverse hiring and the enduring value of HBCUs in shaping America’s future workforce. To explore the virtual exhibit hall and information from the hiring companies visit: https://careerfair.hbcuconnect.com Event Highlights: - 72 Companies and Over 400 Recruiters: Employers from a range of industries hosted interactive booths, showcasing their commitment to HBCU talent. - More than 3,500 Logins on Event Day: Out of 5,000 registrants, 2,004 unique attendees joined live, demonstrating a significant turnout and enthusiasm. - 6 Professional Development Sessions: Expert-led sessions attracted 2,839 views, covering essential topics like career growth, entrepreneurship, and corporate navigation. - 54,035 Booth Visits: The 72 virtual booths saw an impressive volume of visits, providing attendees invaluable networking and career opportunities. - 1,705 Job Applications: Attendees took full advantage of the job postings, leading to 1,705 applications submitted directly through the platform. - Over 39,200 Chat Messages Exchanged: The live chat function facilitated a dynamic, real-time dialogue between attendees and recruiters, creating meaningful connections and career leads. Professional Development Highlights: Recordings of these impactful sessions are available for all participants to revisit key insights: - Networking with a Purpose by Chemonics: https://youtu.be/8tFmh6a6flY - Building Your Personal Brand: Stand Out in the Workplace! by Novo Nordisk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MdM_krNe5... - Entrepreneurship 101 with Dante Lee and Will Moss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xn9Uj9Ah0... - Navigating Corporate America: Taking Your Piece of the P.I.E. by WK Kellogg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_jv3SLF00... - Succeeding in Your Career from Intern to Full-Time by GE Appliances: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ficZL9LT2... The turnout and active engagement during the conference underscored the value of initiatives that unite HBCU talent with employers committed to creating diverse work environments. HBCU CONNECT is deeply grateful to all the participants, speakers, and employers who helped make this event a transformative experience. For more details on upcoming events and opportunities, visit https://hbcuconnect.com About HBCU CONNECT: HBCU CONNECT is the first and largest platform dedicated to connecting students, graduates, and alumni of Historically Black Colleges and Universities with top employers nationwide. Since its inception, HBCU CONNECT has been at the forefront of advancing diversity in the workplace and providing professional development resources for the Black community and other underrepresented groups. Contact: Loren Moss Email: sales@hbcuconnect.com Website: HBCUConnect.com If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Will Moss
Founder & CEO, HBCU CONNECT, LLC Hampton University class of 1995 Member Since June 1999 |
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