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Curb Unemployment - Jacob's Ladder Job Center, Inc. Hosts Third Annual Steppin’ Out Event

African American Unemployment is close to 10% in Charlotte – Event Connects Statistic with a Face

Charlotte, NC —Jacob's Ladder Job Center, Inc. hosts the third annual Steppin' Out Event to Curb Unemployment on Thursday, Oct. 18. This annual event is a fun, after work party that highlights unemployment in Charlotte by bringing clients face-to-face with Charlotteans who want to make a difference.

Whitehead Manor will host 150 friends, donors and clients of Jacob's Ladder. Guest will enjoy live jazz music by The Brubakers, cuisine by Encore Catering, desserts by Epicurean and a live auction featuring antique jewelry from Perry's.

This year at Steppin' Out, the Dewey Summers Award will be presented to Bill Vandiver to recognize his excellence in community service. Bill, a retired Bank of America executive, has given generously of himself to many organizations including Myers Park Presbyterian Church, Clemson and Queens Universities. A member of Jacob’s Ladder Long Range Planning Committee, he came to Jacob's Ladder as a life skills presenter and mock interviewer to fulfill his desire to work one-on-one with people who are working to find employment.

“I believe that jobs and living wages are a fundamental ABC’s to solving the problems around poverty,” says Vandiver.

Sponsors of Steppin' Out include American Product Distributors, Bissell-Hayes Realty and Whitehead Associates

About Jacob's Ladder:
The mission of Jacob's Ladder Job Center, Inc. is to help the unemployed and underemployed find and keep living wage jobs. Our free comprehensive job readiness program serves 400 low-wealth clients annually. Newly employed clients receive six months personal follow-up and coaching. Founded in September 1998, Jacob's Ladder has assisted over 2800 citizens.

Business is booming at Jacob's Ladder: Today, unemployment for African Americans in Mecklenburg is at 9.8% vs. 4.2% for overall unemployment.

Media Contact:
Jenny Harbin
jjarn@yahoo.com
Phone: 704-507-0797

Content Contact:
Cynthia Edge-Allen, A Perfect Fit Manager
Jacob’s Ladder Job Center, Inc
2304 The Plaza
Charlotte, NC 28205
Phone: 704-332-5822
cynthia@jacobsladdercharlotte.org

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