Press Releases
INDIANAPOLIS - More than 80 employers-representing over 2,100 available jobs-will set up shop at Wednesday's Central Indiana Job Fair hosted by Congressman André Carson in cooperation with Ivy Tech Community College. The event will offer an opportunity for Hoosier jobseekers to speak in person with a diverse group of companies from various sectors across the economic spectrum.
August 20, 2010
Carson Statement on the Flooding In Pakistan
INDIANAPOLIS - Congressman André Carson today released the following statement on the flooding disaster in Pakistan:
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August 19, 2010
August 18, 2010
Carson, Ballard to Kick Off Construction Training Phase of $2.2 million Youth Build Indy Program
INDIANAPOLIS - Congressman André Carson will be joined by Mayor Greg Ballard and partnering organizations at a press conference on Thursday to kick off the construction training phase of the $2.2 million Youth Build Indy program.
August 18, 2010
Job Fair to Feature More Than 80 Employers
INDIANAPOLIS - More than 80 employers with hundreds of available positions will participate at the upcoming Central Indiana Job Fair hosted by Congressman André Carson in cooperation with Ivy Tech Community College.
August 17, 2010
Carson to Join SBA Deputy-Administrator for Small Business Roundtable
INDIANAPOLIS - Congressman André Carson will join U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Deputy Administrator Marie Johns on Wednesday to conduct a roundtable discussion with area small business owners.
August 12, 2010
Officers Funded By Federal Grant Graduate Academy Today
INDIANAPOLIS - Indianapolis bolstered its police ranks today as the newest members of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) graduated from the academy. Included in the class are officers funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice through the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program.
August 11, 2010
Carson Statement on the Beginning of Ramadan
INDIANAPOLIS - Congressman André Carson today released the following statement on the start of Ramadan:
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"For me, like most Muslims, Ramadan has always been a special time to reflect upon God's many blessings. It is a month for renewing our commitment and re-establishing our relationship with God and is an opportunity for Muslims to strengthen their faith and purify their heart and soul.
WASHINGTON D.C. - In a measure that will provide crucial aid to states and prevent massive job cuts, Congressman André Carson today voted for legislation that will save and create 319,000 jobs across the country, including 161,000 public school teaching positions.
August 11, 2010
Carson, Ivy Tech Announce Workshops to Prepare Jobseekers for Upcoming Career fair
INDIANAPOLIS - As the August 25th Central Indiana Job Fair approaches, Congressman André Carson today encouraged attendees to get prepared for the event by participating in workshops offered by the staff and faculty at Ivy Tech Community College.