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'WorQ it Out!' | Austin Pride's first hiring event and career fair

It's an event aimed at providing jobs and resources for members of sexual and gender minorities.

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin Pride created its first-ever hiring event and career fair, WorQ it Out!

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, dozens of LGBTQIA+ job seekers will be able to connect with inclusive employers. The event will be held at Workforce Solutions Capital Area Northview Business Center, 9001 N. Interstate Highway 35 #110 in Austin.

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Work it Out! will be the region's first large-scale recruiting event aimed at providing jobs and resources for members of sexual and gender minorities.

The event is free and will provide jobs from a variety of fields promoting jobs, internships, career opportunities and educational programs. 

WorQ it Out! is sponsored by Austin Pride, in partnership with Workforce Solutions Capital Area. 

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