To: Dear North Carolina Students and Workers:
With the end of the semester approaching and cramming for tests beginning, many of us are focused on the future of our careers post graduation. For other students, seeking a summer job is on the top of the “to-do-list”. No matter what your academic class status, as students, we are all on the front lines feeling the effects of the economic crisis. One of the biggest challenges is facing the reality of joblessness, despite our hard work and preparation for the job market. The search for jobs is intense. Jobs are decreasing and the unemployment rate is increasing. More joblessness can mean fewer chances for students in the job market.
Despite the lag in the economy, WNCU 90.7 FM is encouraging students to get an early start on overcoming the economic crisis by finding out what is at stake for North Carolina workers in a down economy. On Tuesday, April 28th, from 6:00pm – 7:00pm, WNCU 90.7 FM will broadcast a live town hall meeting on joblessness. There will be a panel discussion about joblessness in North Carolina and how it affects workers in our local communities. Invited panelists include: Moses Carey, Jr., North Carolina Employment Security Commission Chairman; James Andrews, North Carolina AFL-CIO President; and Laura Cotto, Manpower of Durham, Branch Manager; and moderated by Artemesia F. Stanberry, NCCU political science assistant professor. The live broadcast will be in the University Theater of the Farrison-Newton Communications Building on the campus of North Carolina Central University. This event is free and open to the public. Come out and be a part of our audience. One of the best things you can do is get informed.
For more information, please visit www.wncu.org. You can also contact Kimberley Pierce, WNCU Public Affairs Director, at 919.530.7833 or via email at kpierce@nccu.edu.
Inspire and be inspired,
Marquita McAlpine
North Carolina Central University
WNCU 90.7FM freelance producer
Selfless actions move farther and weigh more than any selfish act.–M.N. McAlpine
