Press Release

The First Annual Virtual Diversity Job Expo, February 20 March 3, 2006

Oakland County, Michigan, Jaunary 30, 2006 -- The Oakland County Employment Diversity Council, whose focus is improving diversity in the workplace, announces that it is co-hosting a Virtual Diversity Job Expo with Oakland County Michigan Workforce Development Board, Automation Alley, Baker College of Auburn Hills and Oakland County Human Resources Department to be held online, February 20 March 3.

As part of the Virtual Job Expo, opportunity seekers can log onto www.ocedcvirtualdiversityjobexpo.org and at no cost, connect with many companies looking for potential candidates. At the virtual job expo, job seekers can find out about hiring companies, see available positions, and apply for those positions online.

This virtual job fair brings added value to exhibiting companies as well, offering them the convenience of developing their own virtual booth from the comfort of their office to be seen by a diverse pool of candidates.  Online employer registration begins January 5. The cost to participate is  $100. This event is free for job seekers!

As an added convenience, beginning February 27, employers and job seekers will be able to connect with each other through virtual information sessions and virtual private interviews online. This will give them  the one-on-one interaction that is preferred for an interview while avoiding unnecessary traveling and time conflicts.

The Oakland County Employment Diversity Council (OCEDC) is a dynamic alliance of area agencies, institutions and private businesses who are dedicated to promoting workplace diversity. 

For more information on how to participate visit: www.ocedcvirtualdiversityjobexpo.org

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