IPDN - Professional Diversity Network (PDN) Hosts Successful Virtual Career Fair for Women's History Month | Benzinga
CHICAGO, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Professional Diversity Network, Inc. (NASDAQ:IPDN) ("PDN" or the "Company"), a developer and operator of online and in-person networks that provide access to networking, training, educational, and employment opportunities for diverse individuals, today announced the return of the highly successful virtual career fair produced with the International Association of Women ("IAW"), a subsidiary fully owned by PDN, in honor of Women's History Month.
The event, aimed at empowering women in the workforce, attracted over 1,000 registered candidates, with an impressive turnout of 600 attendees, significantly surpassing last year's attendance.
The event showcased two distinct pavilions:
- The Diversity Pavilion, open to candidates of all backgrounds and levels of experience, featured 19 companies.
- The Engineering & Technology Pavilion, catering specifically to experienced candidates screened for designated roles featured 10 companies.
- Among the prominent companies participating were Internal Revenue Service, Yamaha Motor Corporation, Acushnet, Comcast, Abbvie, and Wells Fargo.
In addition to employer-branded booths, the event provided engaging panel discussions, where women from PDN partner organizations and clients led insightful conversations on connecting with resources, navigating career challenges, and thriving in the workplace. Attendees also had the opportunity to enhance their resumes through workshops and individual reviews provided by two expert resume reviewers.
Megan Bozzuto, Chief Marketing Officer at PDN and President at IAW expressed her pride in supporting women and providing resources, tools, and connections to help them thrive, stating, "When we intentionally build programming and resources to serve women, we encourage collaboration and open the door to equal opportunities. I am thrilled to see the commitment to empowering women from these employers and partners."
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