New York, NY (June 26, 2024) — Civic Hall and Human UPtions are partnering to empower job seekers and foster career growth in the tech and innovation sector. Together, Civic Hall and Human UPtions will hold a series of Career Readiness events including job fairs, networking sessions, workshops and job mentoring programs.
Civic Hall’s state-of-the-art facility at Union Square will serve as the venue for these events, offering a dynamic and collaborative environment that is easily accessible by public transportation for participants in the heart of the NYC tech sector. Human UPtions, a leader in career development and employment services, will bring their expertise in programming, ensuring a comprehensive and impactful experience for all attendees.
The partnership is designed to address the evolving needs of job seekers by providing them with the tools, resources, upskilling, and connections necessary to thrive in today’s competitive innovation job market. By combining Civic Hall’s premier venue with Human UPtions’ specialized programming, this initiative will create a robust support system for individuals at various stages of their career journey.
“We are thrilled to partner with Human UPtions to bring these valuable career development opportunities to our members and communities we serve,” said Jim Malatras, Chief Strategy Officer & Senior VP for Education, The Fedcap Group—the parent organization of Civic Hall. “Our facility at Union Square is the perfect setting for job seekers to connect with employers and mentors in the tech sector, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact of this collaboration.”
“We are grateful for the recognition and excited for the infinite UPtions this collaboration allows us. Numerous humans are hired via relationships fostered at our bespoke events,” said Kamina Singh, Founder @ humanUPtions.com.
The first career fair event will be held on July 25, 2024, at Civic Hall’s Union Square location. Additional events will be scheduled throughout the year, with details to be announced soon.
For more information about the partnership and upcoming events, please visit www.civichall.org and https://www.humanuptions.com.
About Civic Hall
Civic Hall is a collaborative innovation center that brings together civic-minded technologists, social entrepreneurs, government officials, and community leaders to develop technology solutions for the public good. Located in Union Square, Civic Hall fosters a vibrant ecosystem of knowledge sharing and cooperative action.
Civic Hall’s mission is to support and enable best-in-class programs that help close the digital skills divide and plan for the needs of tomorrow’s workforce. Civic Hall facilitates groundbreaking partnerships among high-impact organizations, civic and social innovators, workforce training partners, and New York’s employer ecosystem to work collectively to meet the educational and professional needs of all New Yorkers, especially those from communities too often left behind. Civic Hall also serves as a tech incubator and accelerator, helping to spur new innovations and ideas. For more information about membership opportunities, please visit civichall.org.
About Human UPtions
At Human UPtions, students and professionals explore familiar and unfamiliar career options via storytelling by industry leaders and experts. Our unique forum reveals the real story behind the resume. We create meaningful connections for mentorships, internships, apprenticeships + jobs and inspire our audience to craft or reignite personal career maps for success. Our events are industry agnostic. Our attendees are from various backgrounds and age groups; ages 16-75. Our carefully curated Career Readiness Workshops strive to bridge the gap between potential and opportunity. Data validates a good career can catapult you up in every facet of your life and empower you to break barriers and uplift your fellow citizens.