Giving Black high school students the opportunity to see themselves reflected in their dream careers was the hope during a career fair at Father Henry Carr Catholic Secondary School, where the Black Student Association (BSA) invited a number of professionals and students to network and learn.
On May 30, 2024 the Black Student Association from Father Henry Carr hosted the first ever Black Professionals Career Fair.
The purpose of the fair was to highlight career opportunities from various pathways with Black Professionals in those industries sharing their experiences and insight to spark the belief within our community that these opportunities are attainable and people that look and sound like them are excelling within them. Professionals in over 30 industries ranging from real estate agents, healthcare professionals, lawyers, professors, engineers and even a former NBA All Star was in attendance.
The event was featured on CITY NEWS on May 30 (Thursday), where the BSA lead teacher, Mr. Agyemang, School Principal, Mr. Malfitano, and BSA members Emelia Chin and Favour Eznwa were interviewed. It was Favour Eznwa’s vision on having a Black Career Fair that ignited the start of the organization of the event.
Watch more in the CityNews clip below: