Black workers need jobs, and Black business owners need good workers, and it’s even better when the workers are free to employers, without everything coming out of pocket.
For small businesses looking for ways to connect with employees without upfront overhead costs, one initiative is helping local applicants get in line for immediate hire.
Tammy Martin-Ryles, president and founder of the Black Chamber of Commerce Inland Empire (BCCIE), regularly brings out about 10–15 businesses to interview 40 to 70 applicants. Some individuals get hired on the spot…