Black Virtual Career Fair (BVCF) will host a Remote + Tech virtual career fair with remote career opportunities from forward-thinking and inclusion-minded companies. The virtual fair takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., (PT), Aug. 25. It is open to passive and active professional candidates, offering opportunities nationwide in various industries.
August’s career fair showcases companies such as Brivo, CAQH, Covered California, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, Elevance Health (formerly Anthem), Flex, First Citizens Bank, Medallia, Mediaocean, WarnerMedia and When I Work.
As employers return to the onsite workplace, some have faced more resistance from Black employees wanting to work from home. A Future Forum/Slack survey of more than 10,000 workers reveals a preference for remote or hybrid work is highest among 97 percent of Black knowledge workers (i.e. physicians, engineers, lawyers, accountants, et al.), compared to 79 percent of white workers. Ironically, Black employees working remotely feel a greater sense of belonging and experience an increased ability to manage stress.
The study also notes that Blacks are “chronically underrepresented in the ‘knowledge worker’ jobs which have proven resilient through the pandemic. Out of 13.4 percent of the general population, just 8 percent of managers are Black, only 5.3 percent of people working the tech industry are Black, and there are only four Black CEOs in the Fortune 500.
Many young professionals who are in search of finding that perfect fit within a company are no longer just considering in-person work. Recent studies show that within the past year, “remote positions” and “remote part-time jobs” searches have increased to 85 percent – an all-time high.
According to Laura Spawn, Virtual Vocations CEO and co-founder, UnitedHealth Group, Anthem, Inc., USAA, Humana Inc., and Stride Inc. are companies that have acknowledged the resistance workers have expressed against returning to the office.
More than 72,000 remote jobs have been posted from various industries including information technology, health care, and financial/accounting.
Candidate registration for the job fair is free. To register click here: virtual.blackvcf.com
