USQ Careers in Construction Information Session & Jobs Fair

US2 hosted a virtual Construction Jobs Fair in conjunction with Somerville Community Corporation – First Source (SCC) and its general contractors in April 2021 in an effort to get local Somerville residents involved in the construction industry and the USQ project. 

The event was widely promoted with US2 and SCC First Source disseminating event details across multiple channels including: website promotion, Somerville Times newspaper ads, Facebook paid ads, emailed event flyers and social media (Instagram and Facebook). All City Councilors were also notified, with USMS also promoting participation. Ultimately, 39 people registered for the event and 18 unique visitors participated. In an effort to support a diverse audience, the job fair was hosted in four languages (English, Spanish, Portuguese & Haitian Creole). 

As part of the Job Fair, individuals were asked to complete a form to express their interest and outline their skills relative to the construction industry.   US2, SCC and its general contracts have been working together with interested parties to identify interest and capabilities and to promote potential paths to careers in construction for each prospective candidate.