Baltimore Tracks, a coalition of companies and individuals focused on bringing people of color into the tech industry, is partnering with the Baltimore Digital Equality Coalition (BDEC) to hold a virtual career fair on March 16.

Companies throughout the Baltimore region, including Becton, Dickinson and Co., University of Maryland Medical System, and the U.S. Army plan to participate in the “Diversity in Tech Virtual Career Fair.”

They are looking to meet minority talent interested in careers in technology and are seeking individuals who are interested in entry-level positions, such as Help Desk operators as well as candidates with A+ and Network+ experience.

“The virtual career fair is an incredible opportunity for talented Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) applicants to break into the tech industry,” said Ed Mullin, Chief Information Officer at Think, a privately owned technology and operations advisory firm that provides on-the-ground transformation and consulting, and Executive Director of the Baltimore Robotics Center. “Some of the area’s biggest companies and government organizations are in need of talent and are excited about this job fair.”

“The virtual job fair is a great opportunity to connect with major organizations that are hiring,” added Geoff Stack, Managing Director at Per Scholas, which prepares adults with the technical and business skills to launch successful careers in technology. “Landing a job in tech is never easy, especially during a pandemic, but there are companies and organizations that have positions that need to be filled.”

The virtual career fair is supported by Johns Hopkins University and the Maryland Department of Labor.

• WHAT: Baltimore Tracks and BDEC Virtual Job Fair. Opportunity to showcase your company to 100+ candidates.
• WHERE: Zoom (For security reasons the Zoom link will not be published but sent separately to participants and employers.)
• WHEN: March 16, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The organizations that will be participating have posted job descriptions, will have five minutes to discuss their companies and available opportunities. Breakout rooms for employers and candidates to chat will be available.

PARTICIPATING COMPANIES:

• Becton, Dickinson and Co.
• Erickson Living
• Exelon
• Fearless
• Ripple Effect
• Social Security Administration
• TEK Systems
• Think|Stack
• U.S. Army
• University of Maryland Medical Systems
• Whitebox

About Baltimore Tracks 

Baltimore Tracks is a coalition of Baltimore-based technology and tech-enabled company leaders that are committed to increasing opportunities for people of color in technology. Click Tracks for more information:

About Baltimore Digital Equality Coalition

The Baltimore Digital Equity Coalition (BDEC) connects organizations and individuals to coordinated efforts that seek to advance digital equity and close the digital divide. A cohort of more than 50 member organizations, BDEC works to address both the urgent and long-term need for increased digital access throughout the city of Baltimore. Click BDEC to find out more.