Cinnaire and CDFI Friendly America have joined forces to launch CDFIs 101: Impact Jobs, a four part virtual learning series beginning May 5th, 2021. The program is designed to educate young professionals on the range of high-impact career opportunities available in the CDFI industry and bring them together with industry experts in the CDFI business of doing well by doing good. The African American Alliances of CDFI CEOs, a national alliance of CDFIs working to transform Black economies across the U.S., is partnering in the program.
CDFIs 101: Impact Jobs is geared toward graduating undergraduate and graduate students, as well as young professionals who are seeking impact jobs. The program is focused on attracting professionals of color, individuals with business and finance program backgrounds, members of social justice networks, and other individuals dedicated to social, economic and political justice. The series will deliver engaging and inspiring content focused on the unique career opportunities in the CDFI industry.
CDFIs offer career opportunities for anyone committed to a career with social impact. The CDFIs 101: Impact Jobs series includes four 30-minute webinars, each followed by 30-minute interactive Recruitment Rooms where participants will meet in small groups with hiring CDFIs. Registration fees are based on a sliding scale from $0 to $25 to ensure accessibility for anyone interested in the field regardless of resources or income level. All monies generated from registrations will be donated to the African American Alliances of CDFI CEOs, a national alliance of CDFIs working to transform Black economies across the U.S.
CDFIs 101: Impact Jobs is open to anyone looking to learn more about impact jobs and CDFIs. For additional information and to register, please visit: https://cdfis101.org/registration