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HUD and Bidwell Host Entree to Opportunity Fair

Wednesday, December 10th, 2003

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 10, 2003 - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Bidwell Training Center, Inc. (BTC) sponsor an Opportunity Fair that showcases programs that prepare individuals for current and future job openings. The Entree to Opportunity Fair will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2003 at Bidwell’s Harbor Gardens location, 1650 Metropolitan Street, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Partners in this event include: Allegheny County Housing Authority, City of McKeesport Housing Authority, City of Pittsburgh Housing Authority, Beaver County Housing Authority, CCAC, University of Pittsburgh College of General Studies, Career Link, Point Park University, Bidwell Training Center, Riverside Center for Innovation, New Choices, New Century Careers, Pennsylvania Women Work, HUD, Urban League of Pittsburgh, Reemployment Transition Center. Bidwell staff will conduct on-going tours to accommodate individuals who will arrive throughout the day. An extra feature will be the opportunity for attendees to see demonstrations and learn more about job growth fields in culinary arts and horticulture technology. (more…)