Professional Diversity Network (PDN) Hosts Successful Virtual Career Fair for National Urban League (NUL), Celebrating Black History Month
February 22 2024 - 9:00AM
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 by the National Urban League (NUL), in honor of Black
History Month.
The event, which took place on February 15th, featured virtual
booths from 40 employers offering opportunities across various
industries. With the support of PDN's innovative IQ sourcing model,
the event attracted nearly 4,000 registered candidates from diverse
backgrounds, industries, and skill sets, more than double the
registrations from the Black History Month event hosted the
previous year. The IQ model leverages digital analytics and AI to
enhance the quality of event attendees, enabling employers to
connect with highly qualified candidates tailored to their
needs.
Carrie Dunham, Vice President of Events at PDN, expressed her
satisfaction with the event's success, stating, “The utilization of
our IQ sourcing model was instrumental in delivering a high-quality
event experience for both employers and job seekers alike. We are
thrilled to see the impact of our events on advancing diversity and
inclusion within the workforce.”
Wanda Jackson, Chief Talent Officer at the National Urban
League, highlighted the significance of collaboration with
companies committed to building diverse workforces. She commented,
“We are grateful for the support of companies like Experian, Cox
Communications, and Benjamin Moore, who share our vision for
creating equitable opportunities for all individuals in the
workforce.”
The success of this virtual career fair underscores the power of
collaboration and innovation in driving positive change within the
workforce. PDN remains dedicated to empowering individuals from all
backgrounds to achieve their professional aspirations.
PDN will host more hiring events this year. For more
information, please visit our website at www.prodivnet.com.
About Professional Diversity Network, Inc.Professional Diversity
Network, Inc. (PDN) is a developer and operator of online and
in-person networks that provides access to networking, training,
educational and employment opportunities for diverse professionals.
Through an online platform and our relationship recruitment
affinity groups, we provide our employer clients a means to
identify and acquire diverse talent and assist them with their
efforts to recruit diverse employees. Our mission is to utilize the
collective strength of our affiliate companies, members, partners
and unique proprietary platform to be the standard in business
diversity recruiting, networking and professional development for
women, minorities, veterans, LGBTQ+ and disabled persons
globally.For more about the company, please visit
www.ipdn.comConnect with us on social media
www.linkedin.com/company/prodivnet
About the National Urban LeagueThe National Urban League is a
historic civil rights organization dedicated to economic
empowerment, equality, and social justice. Founded in 1910 and
headquartered in New York City, the Urban League collaborates at
the national and local levels with community leaders, policymakers,
and corporate partners to elevate the standards of living for
African Americans and other historically underserved groups.For
more information about the organization, please
visit www.nul.org
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Press Contact for IPDN:Professional Diversity Network, Inc.Tel:
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