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WAMC-FM /WAMC-AM
EEO PUBLIC FILE REPORTFebruary 1, 2007 - January 31, 2008
See section I, for "Vacancy List" See section II, the "Master Recruitment Source List" ("MRSL") for recruitment source data See section III for "Long-Term Recruitment Initiatives"
III. LONG-TERM RECRUITMENT INITIATIVES
| Co-sponsorship of job fair |
Co-sponsored Broadcasting Internet Career Fair at NYSBroadcastersCareerFair.com which took place March 19 through 25, 2007. Participated in and aired spots promoting event coordinated with other regional broadcasters and the New York State Broadcasters Association. Participation by: David Galletly, Senior Vice President Ken Brooks, Bus Mgr/HR Off. Ray Graf, Webmaster |
| Establishment of Internship Program to Assist Members of Community Acquire Broadcast Skills |
For the year 2007, WAMC's internship program had 10 interns who worked in a variety of capacities, both full and part time hours, for which they received academic credit (unpaid).
WAMC Northeast Public Radio reaches out to colleges and Universities throughout our seven state listening area (NY, MA, VT, NH, CT, NJ, PA) and around the country by listing our available internships in college and university career centers, specific departments when applicable (i.e. communication/ broadcasting) as well as providing our own listing at WAMC's website, wamc.org. |
| Sponsorship of at least two events in the community design to inform and educate members of the public as to employment opportunities in broadcasting |
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Tuesday, February 27, 2007 - Students from the Millbrook School toured the station to learn more about broadcasting and public radio.
Thursday, November 1, 2007 - Career day at Hudson Valley Community College. A table was set up with banner; flyers; and bumper stickers and talking with interested students about working in the media.
Thursday, December 27, 2007 - Tiger Cubs Den 5, Pack 45 of Clifton Park, NY toured the station to earn their Media Merit Badge. |
| Participation in Other Activities to Further the Goal of Disseminating Employment opportunity Information to Job Candidates Who Might Otherwise Be Unaware of Such Opportunities |
"Careers in Broadcasting" flyers are regularly distributed by WAMC's Education Director to schools, teachers and students participating in the station's Youth Media Project: Student Town Meetings. Flyers are available at the taping of each Student Town Meeting at the Linda Norris Auditorium (WAMC Performing Arts Studio) and during classroom visits by WAMC personnel. The following distribution schedule occurred during calendar year 2007:
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# flyers |
Date |
School/district |
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15 |
January 2007 |
Albany HS |
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20 |
January 2007 |
Lansingburgh HS |
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30 |
March 2007 |
New Paltz HS |
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25 |
March 2007 |
Troy HS |
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25 |
March 2007 |
Amsterdam HS |
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90 |
April 2007 |
Duanesburg MS (Career Day presentation - M. Malecki) |
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15 |
April 2007 |
Newburgh Free Academy |
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90 |
April 2007 |
Lake George HS |
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40 |
September 2007 |
Tech Valley HS |
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65 |
October 2007 |
Duanesburgh HS |
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20 |
October 2007 |
Newburgh Free Academy |
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24 |
October 2007 |
Berne Knox Westerlo HS |
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13 |
October 2007 |
Capital Region BOCES New Visons Government Program |
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45 |
October 2007 |
Lansingburgh HS |
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25 |
November 2007 |
Coxackie-Athens HS |
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35 |
December 2007 |
Rensselaer HS |
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45 |
December 2007 |
Hossick Falls CHS | | |
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