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November 13, 2008
Nets offer free tickets, job fair to unemployed
AP via amNY
by Tom Canavan
Plenty of sports teams have given away bobblehead dolls, caps and seat cushions. But the New Jersey Nets are trying to do more for their fans in these hard economic times: Get them jobs.
The Nets announced Wednesday they are providing 1,500 free tickets over the next two months to unemployed fans who submit resumes to the team.
...Nets spokesman Barry Baum said late Wednesday that the team had already received about 1,000 resumes.
Yormark said the Nets, however, are not guaranteeing jobs for anyone.
"Our sponsors and season ticket holders are always looking for good talent," Yormark said. "They have not given us any commitment. Hopefully, if they see a talented person they will call them in for an interview."
NoLandGrab: In other words, don't be surprised if your resumé ends up in the can while your can sits in what would otherwise be an empty Izod Center seat.
More Coverage...
Game ON! (USAToday blog), Out of work? Come see the Nets for free
Wallet Pop, NJ Nets reach out to unemployed fans
Kudos to the Nets for reaching out like this.... It's good that at least one team in pro sports recognizes the base of its franchise.
NLG: That's a good one! The main reason the Nets are struggling to fill empty seats at the Izod Center is precisely because the team plans to abandon "the base of its franchise" for Brooklyn, in the year 20-whatever.
NY Times, Nets Try to Help Jobless Fans
NY Daily News, Nets giving unemployed fans free tickets, job help
The Nets are offering unemployed fans a chance to get free tickets to upcoming games. The better news is that the team is also willing to place resumes with companies that sponsor the team (I think there are about 400 of them!).
Posted by eric at November 13, 2008 3:23 PM