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Members of North Braddock Cares will show off the borough's revitalized Braddock's Field neighborhood during an open house April 8.

The event, dubbed "Cupcakes, Cookies and Craftsmanship," includes a tour of a newly renovated home for sale at 614 Baldridge Ave. It runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Leanne Aurich, spokeswoman for the Mon Valley Initiative, says the house is among the last of 30 new or renovated houses developed by North Braddock Cares, is a nonprofit community development corporation that's trying to foster "economic and social development" in the borough. The group meets the fourth Monday of every month at 7 p.m. in the North Braddock Borough building.

In addition to the homes, the $7.6 million project includes a new basketball court and extensive landscaping. The project --- which also incorporates a portion of neighboring Braddock Borough --- began in 2008 and wrapped up in September, Aurich says.

The house at 614 Baldridge Avenue includes a fenced-in yard, front and rear porches, two bedrooms, one full bathroom plus a powder room, an eat-in kitchen and a separate dining room, and is priced at $49,000.

The tour will be hosted by members of North Braddock Cares and staff of the Mon Valley Initiative, Aurich says. For more information, call (412) 464-4000.

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Job, Career Events Slated: In other business, Mon Valley Initiative will host six events in April to connect job seekers with employment.

Participants --- including Comcast, Express Employment Professionals, Labor Management Clearinghouse and Shelton Trade Center --- will be at the MVI office on Eighth Avenue in Homestead to host on-site recruiting events and information sessions.

Attendees should dress in "business casual" attire, Aurich says. Hats, hoodies and sunglasses are not permitted.

The recruiting and hiring events begin at 1:30 p.m. sharp and include:

• Shelton Trade Center, April 4: Steve Shelton will discuss the Shelton Trade Center's Masonry Training program. The program provides an opportunity for individuals to earn a decent income without a college degree.


• Comcast On-Site Recruitment, April 14: Comcast will be recruiting for a variety of positions, including sales representatives and account executives. Job seekers should bring their resumes.


• Express Employment Professionals On-Site Recruitment, April 21: Express Employment Professionals is recruiting laborers, including technicians, mechanics and welders.


• Labor Management Clearninghouse Information Session, April 28: The Labor Management Clearinghouse works with employers, unions and community agencies to connect individuals with family-sustaining career paths. The organization will discuss opportunities for job-seekers in the area.

In addition, two additional workshops will be held this month. The first session, "The Value of Volunteering," to be held April 11, will focus on ways that job seekers can make connections and build skills through volunteering, and will present current volunteer opportunities.

At the second session, Wayne Jacobs and Dean Williams of X-Offenders for Community Empowerment will conduct a clinic for formerly incarcerated individuals who are looking for employment through the Governor Pardon Process.

For more information, call MVI at (412) 464-4000 or visit the website and click on "Workforce & Business Development Program."

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