Who:
Columbus Property Management (CPM), a member of Mission First Housing Group, and its residents of its affordable housing units
Also, representatives from Career Wardrobe, Community College of Philadelphia, DeVry University, Philadelphia FIGHT, Continuous Home Care, TURN, R.I.S.E. The Mayor’s Office for Reintegration Services, MenzFit, and The Sierra Group.

What:
CPM Career & Education Fair for residents of CPM properties

When:
TODAY, February 26, 2014 from 10 am-2 pm

Where:
Temple University: 1755 North 13th Street, Philadelphia
Howard Gittis Student Center, Student Center Room 217AB

Why:
At the job fair, residents will be able to apply for jobs and colleges on the spot; speak directly with hiring representatives; get feedback on your resume; learn about interview attire, and more. This job fair is for residents of CPM only.

CPM provides support for residents to live independently, overcome challenges and meet individual and family goals. The Resident Services Department ensures high quality services are available to all residents. CPM plans and facilitates programs, workshops and activities that address employment, education, income and asset building, community engagement and improving access to health services. Collaborative in nature, CPM also partners with other nonprofits to provide greater access to services, identify resources and refer residents to services within the community that focus on a variety of needs.

Opportunities:
Interview with LaShea Davis, Residents Services Manager, CPM
Interview with Christian Hobson, Resident Services Coordinator, CPM
Interviews with participants/affordable housing residents of CPM
Photos of participants interviewing for jobs and applying to colleges

Contact: Becky Lang Staffieri, Communications Manager
(215) 557-8414
Cell: (215) 651-4858
rstaffieri@missionfirsthousing.org

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Mission First Housing Group develops and manages affordable, safe and sustainable homes for people in need, with a non-profit, mission-driven focus on the most vulnerable. We ensure our residents have access to resources to help them live independently. We deliver housing that provides long-term benefits to residents and neighborhoods, alike. Mission First is a full-service real estate organization developing high-quality, green community assets across the Mid-Atlantic region. Mission First currently provides affordable housing and services to nearly 3,000 people in over 2,500 units, serving low income populations that include veterans, elderly and the disabled. More information at www.missionfirsthousing.org.