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Vanderbilt University Study on Trans Employment

Saturday, February 15, 2020
A recent study by Christopher Carpenter and Gilbert Gonzales of Vanderbilt University explores socioeconomic outcomes for transgender Americans using data from the an annual telephone survey of over 400,000 individuals in the United States that asks people about their employment, income, health...

PGN Article on TransWork - Philadelphia Airport Job Fair

Wednesday, September 11, 2019
TransWork, Philadelphia airport team up for job fair aimed at increasing trans employment by Laura Smythe Published in Philadelphia Gay News September 11, 2019 Excerpt: Applying to jobs is often stressful. But for AJ Kingsbury there’s an extra layer of anxiety — one where “you can feel your insides...

Philadelphia Inquirer Coverage of TransWork - Philadelphia Airport Job Fair

Wednesday, September 11, 2019
"Why the Philadelphia airport hosted a job fair for trans and nonbinary people" by Juliana Feliciano Reyes Published in The Philadelphia Inquirer Wednesday, September 11, 2019 Excerpt: When Celeste Divinity was a server, she found herself making constant calculations: Should she tell her customers...

PGN Article on TransWork 2019 Launch

Friday, August 23, 2019
The Philadelphia Gay News (PGN) recently ran a story on TransWork's launch this fall. Authored by Suzannah Cavanaugh, the article entitled "LGBT Chamber of Commerce Launches Job Resource Program for Trans Community" discusses our plans for three upcoming job fairs and the Job Prep workshop on August...
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TransWork Job Program Official Kickoff

Wednesday, August 7, 2019
It's been a long road, but we have been working hard to recruit employers, develop a job bank, and plan job fairs—and we are ready to start connecting applicants to opportunities. Here are some of the things in the works. Employment Opportunities Job Prep Workshop, August 22, 2019 . To help folks...

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