The city of Lorain is looking for more Lorain residents to
apply for city employment.
In a recent community meeting, city officials noted only 30
applicants applied for a cleaning position and indicated no applicants were
minorities.
Which in a city with about 42 percent minority is not good?
A dialogue began about why more people do not apply and specifically,
why there were no minority applications.
The common theme was lack of knowing there was an opening, hesitation to
apply based on past criminal record, and belief in the “gold old’ boy network”,
which would lake applying worthless.
A follow up meeting is scheduled for August 12 at 6pm to
develop a plan of action to get more Lorain residents to apply preliminary
ideas include canvassing certain neighborhoods to let residents know of the
openings and specifically, more minority applicants. For more information email
Marcustitoatkinson#att.net
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