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Employers, resource providers, young adults and youth service groups from across the city will
convene at the “JOB1,000 Youth and Young Adult EXPO” on June 4th, 2021, in the Great Hall at the Ernest N. Morial
Convention Center.
"This is a perfect opportunity for businesses to connect with job seekers," said Mayor LaToya Cantrell. "We are emerging from the pandemic as
other cities and states are doing, and we're endeavoring to put a laser focus on our youth and young adults. They have had to deal with major
challenges and lack of access to programs and other opportunities that would be a part of the normal summer and post-graduate process.”
Sponsored by JOB1, the American Jobs Center, and the City of New Orleans Office of Workforce Development, the expo
will provide youth and young adults, ages 14-24, with employment opportunities, work readiness training, internships, and
more. In school and out of school youth, as well as those in college, college graduates, and young adults living
independently will be able to network and discuss opportunities that will increase their skills and quality of life.
“The JOB1,000 Expo is here to offer what our city and its people are in critical need of: opportunities,” says Sunae
Villavaso, Director of the Office of Workforce Development. “Through this event we are featuring opportunities for
internships and training programs, in addition to promoting access to social services that have been and will continue to be
available to our local community members as we all rebound from the pandemic.”
As the city rebuilds its economic infrastructure post COVID-19, JOB1,000 “Putting Our People to Work” is a targeted
effort to connect job seekers with the support services and employer connections that are offered through the city’s
workforce development arm.
The expo will also offer businesses a much needed pool of applicants to fill employment vacancies as well as give
residents an opportunity to receive COVID-19 vaccinations provided by New Orleans East Hospital.
“We are very excited to be able to make these connections on behalf of the residents, including reaching out to ensure that
our younger demographic has access to the necessary skill assessments and training to get quality jobs that meet their
individual and household needs,” Villavaso said.
Doors to the free event open at 10 AM and the event ends at 3 PM. For more information or to register, please visit
JOB1nola.org.
JOB1 Youth and Young Adult Expo
Friday, June 4, 2021
10 AM - 3 PM
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center • The Great Hall

@WILDWAYNE GETS THE INFO ON @ESSENCE'S #ACTIONFORACCESS FROM STEPHANIE @NONEDUNIVAN
· ESSENCE has a 50+ year legacy of empowering our community in every area of their lives

· In the spirit of giving back, ESSENCE introduces our exciting ESSENCE Action for Access Program

· Volunteer your time to a local organization through Action for Access to earn 2 free tickets to an ESSENCE Celebrates New Orleans special event

· If you’re 18 or older and a resident of Louisiana, simply donate 3+ hours of service to one of the participating organizations in your local area from May 1-21 and you will get access to a special event

· Further details of activities and talent to be announced

· All Action for Access participants who show proof of full or partial vaccination will unlock Essence Exclusive offerings during the events. · For more info and to enter, visit www.essence.com/actionforaccess

Wild Wayne talks with director, curator and author Shantrelle P. Lewis about her new Array(Ava Duvernay and Netflix movie, IN OUR MOTHERS’ GARDENS! This movie celebrates the strength and resiliency of Black women
and Black families through the complex, and often times humorous, relationship between
mothers and daughters. The film pays homage to Black maternal ancestors while
examining the immediate and critical importance of self-care, and the healing tools
necessary for Black communities to thrive.
Featured interviews include: #MeToo founder Tarana Burke; The Roots and Chris Rock
tour manager Tina Farris; cultural critic Dr. Brittney Cooper of Rutgers University; Rev.
Dr. Theresa S. Thames of Princeton University; holistic lifestyle maven Latham Thomas;
photographer Adama Delphine Fawundu and NPR’s Senior Director for Programming
Yolanda Sangweni.
“IN OUR MOTHERS’ GARDENS is a beautiful tribute to the complex relationships
between Black women connected by lineage and love,” said Jones. “Released in
celebration of Mother’s Day, we are honored to present Ms. Lewis’ feature debut
highlighting important bonds between daughters, mothers and grandmothers told by a
dynamic group of women.”

@WildWayne interview with the creator of #Trackstar phenomenon, Mooski!