Black and Latinx communities, women, are among the largest communities impacted by job losses during the pandemic.

Verizon is investing over $44M in workforce development to significantly increase access to a free tech-focused career training program aimed at reskilling Americans. Partnering with nonprofit organization Generation will bring their online reskilling program to 26 cities by end of 2022. The initiative will build the foundation to reach the company's goal, through Citizen Verizon, of preparing 500,000 individuals for jobs of the future by 2030.

Amidst simmering summer heat, creative minds are already sparking preparations for fall. Central Methodist University announces its "Push for Possibilities" Job Fair to be held Tuesday, Aug. 9 at the North County Recreation Complex on Redman Road