WJON – KXSS – WWJO – KMXK – KLZZ - KZRV

Equal Employment Opportunity Public File Report

 Report Dates December 1, 2008 to November 30, 2009

 

III.  OUTREACH INITIATIVES

 

 

No.

Type of Outreach Initiative

(e.g. internship, job fair, etc.)

Brief Description of Activity

1

Job Fair

Participated in the St Cloud Chamber of Commerce College to Career Connection Job Fair on February 11, 2009.  Andrea Lambrecht, Business participated.  We received resume’s for Sales, Promotions, Production, and Internship positions

 

2

Job Fair

Participated in the St Cloud Technical College Job Fair March 31, 2009.  Andrea Lambrecht, Business Manager attended.  We spoke to many people and received many resumes.

3

Job Shadow

Andrea Lambrecht, Business Manager had a student from Foley High School job shadow for the day on March 5, 2009.  The student was interested in the Accounting field. 

4

Job Shadow

Joey Hoops, KZRV PD, had two students from Princeton High School job shadow in the Spring of 2009.

5

Job Shadow

Jesse Mohr, KZRV APD, had a student from Holdingford High School job shadow him on November 19, 2009

 

6

Internship program

Hired Intern for the News Department for a 6 month commitment starting July 19, 2009.  The Intern went to events, wrote articles, and took pictures for both on-air and website use.

7

Internship program

We are working on expanding our Internship Program by working with area colleges on a more aggressive manner.

8

Event Sponsored by Educational Institution

On November 4, 2009 Dave McCord, WWJO On- Air talent, attended the Foley High School Career Day.  He spoke to 2 classes for a total of 33 students.

9

Internal Mentorship

On August 10, 2009 we had a meeting with the market management team to discuss Internal Mentoring.  We want to encourage current employees to explore management opportunities and equipping them to take advantage of opportunities that may come up.  We also discussed out current recruiting practices and brainstormed new methods.  There were 12 in attendances

10

Activity Designed to Disseminate Information about Broadcast Opportunities

On February 11, 2009 Sandy Werneke, WWJO On-Air Talent, gave a tour of the studios to a Tiger Cubs Troop.  6 kids participated.

11

Activity Designed to Disseminate Information about Broadcast Opportunities

On February 17, 2009 Lynn Larson, Production Manager, gave a tour of the studios to a Tiger Cub troop.  16 kids participated.

12

Activity Designed to Disseminate Information about Broadcast Opportunities

On June 3, 2009 Lynn Larson, Production Manager, gave a tour of the studios to a group from Holy Cross Lutheran Church .  10 People attended.

13

Activity Designed to Disseminate Information about Broadcast Opportunities

On April 27, 2009 Lynn Larson, Production Manager, gave a tour of the studios to a Girl Scout Troop.  14 kids attended

14

Activity Designed to Disseminate Information about Broadcast Opportunities

In August of 2009, David MC Cord and Chris Chapman gave a tour of the studios to a class of Children.  Approximately 30 kids attended.