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Take Your Career to the Next Level at ESSENCE Fest

The ESSENCE Festival's Career Zone will feature networking opportunities and panels for attendees eager to take their career to the next level.
Take Your Career to the Next Level at ESSENCE Fest
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By Monique Valeris · Updated October 28, 2020
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ESSENCE has teamed up with the National Urban League to help ESSENCE Festival attendees take their career to the next level.

During the ESSENCE Festival in New Orleans July 4th weekend, attendees will have the opportunity to network with some of the country’s leading employers.

Stop by the Career Zone in the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (900 Convention Center Boulevard) over the weekend to engage in meaningful networking receptions and discussions, and to meet Tanisha Sykes, who is ESSENCE magazine’s senior editor, personal finance & careers.

General Electric, Time Warner, National Urban League, Walmart and Verizon are the particiating hiring organizations who will be on-hand all weekend long to meet with attendees.

Learn more about the ESSENCE Festival’s Career Zone.