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Technology Hiring Event for Women of Color / No Experience Required


UST Global ‘Steps IT Up’ in Atlanta Again Making Good on its Promise to Employ Minority Women in Technology

 

Employ Georgia Joins One-of-A-Kind Technology Hiring Event Requiring No Experience for Full-time Employment

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WHO/WHAT/WHY:

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UST Global, an Aliso Viejo-based information technology solutions and services company for Global 1000 enterprises, created Step IT Up America in response to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) efforts across the country to engage more women in technology.  With the
success of its first Atlanta class graduating soon in technology careers with Atlanta’s


The Home Depot, Step IT UP America is back for an unprecedented Hiring Event at the Cleveland L. Dennard Conference Center at Atlanta Technical College on April 17, in a second-wave effort to recruit, train and employ more of Atlanta’s African-American women in technology careers.  Participants can come with limited or no experience and leave with a promising start to a career in a secure field.   

 

WHEN/WHERE:                               

April 17, 2014; THREE Sessions at 9 a.m., Noon or 2 p.m.  

Atlanta Technical College, Cleveland L. Dennard Conference Center 1560 Metropolitan Pkwy, SW, Building B, Atlanta, GA 30310-4446

 

WHAT YOU NEED:

In partnership with Employ Georgia and Atlanta Technical College, Step IT Up America’s Atlanta Hiring Event is unique in that no experience is necessary for candidates and minimal qualifications are required.  Participants should allow for three hours and come prepared to interview on-site with resumes and cover letters, take part in assessment testing and demonstrate a passion to work in technology.  Additional qualifications include:

  • African-American Female
  • GED or high school diploma
    with graduating GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Currently enrolled in
    community college or 6 to 10 college units completed
  • Basic computer skills
  • Availability for 12-week
    paid training
  • Note: AA degree strongly preferred

 

REGISTRATION:

Attendees should pre-register now at www.joinstepitupamerica.com for one of three sessions at 9 a.m., Noon or 2 p.m.  Space is limited and pre-registered attendees are guaranteed entry. For more information on Step IT Up America and UST Global, contact us at stepitupamerica@ust-global.com or 949-345-3329.  Press should contact Nichole Taylor at Nichole@blhconsulting.net.

 

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