The 4th annual Jubilee Jobs Fair in Lexington, Kentucky, is working to break down barriers to employment for individuals with criminal backgrounds, substance abuse disorders, or other challenges. Mason King, CEO of Jubilee Jobs, emphasized the event’s goal of eliminating obstacles between job seekers and employers.
Connecting Job Seekers with Employers
Many employers at the fair offer wages averaging about double Kentucky’s minimum wage rate. King highlighted the event’s success, citing the number of individuals who have secured and maintained employment over the past three years. Elliot Shelton, a job seeker new to Lexington, expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to find work.
Jubilee Jobs welcomes individuals facing various employment challenges, including those new to the area, with young children, or navigating personal circumstances. The organization aims to provide dignifying work with career pathways, and many vendors at the fair share this mission.
Original reporting: WTVQ (Lexington) — read the source article.
