Topic: Community-Focused Initiatives
LIN Media-owned WPRI-TV Providence, R.I., hosted the Eyewitness
News Job Fair, a state-wide event for job seekers throughout the
region. When Rhode Island’s unemployment rate reached double digits,
WPRI-TV President and General Manager Jay Howell noted, "In
these tough economic times…it’s critical to be proactive
members of our community." With that aim, WPRI-TV ran extensive
promos during the weeks leading up to the Fair. WPRI-TV’s morning
show also offered job seekers tips and insights on how to prepare
themselves for their search. More than 100 hiring companies participated
in the Job Fair, hosting interviews and providing resume critiques
to 5,000 individuals.
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