YAVAPAI BROADCASTING CORPORATION

EEO PUBLIC FILE REPORT

JUNE 1, 2008 – MAY 31, 2009

STATION EMPLOYMENT UNIT:

KVRD-FM, Cottonwood, AZ

KYBC(AM), Cottonwood, AZ

KKLD(FM), Cottonwood, AZ

KVNA(AM), Flagstaff, AZ

KVNA-FM, Flagstaff, AZ

KQST(FM), Sedona, AZ

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY:

Yavapai Broadcasting Corporation has a long established history of being an equal opportunity employer.  We make an effort to establish contacts with organizations within our broadcast coverage area to inform them of available positions and job openings. 

Organizations that would like to be contacted when we have an opening are encouraged to let us know so they can be added to our contact list.  We request that the organizations provide us with the following information: Contact name, email and post office address, and phone number.

Send the information to: David J. Kessel, Yavapai Broadcasting Corp., PO Box 187, Cottonwood, AZ, 86326 or to dave@myradioplace.com. 

EEO PUBLIC FILE REPORT:

This EEO Public File Report is filed in the Public Inspection Files of Yavapai Broadcasting Corporation – operator of Radio Stations KVRD, KYBC KKLD KQST and KVNA AM-FM pursuant to Section 73.2080(c)(6) of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) rules.

FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS FILLED:

No positions were filled during the reporting period.

Yavapai Broadcasting Corp. remains committed to expanding its recruitment sources to allow for greater input from local and viable community, minority and female sources.

OUTREACH INITIATIVES:

OUTREACH INITIATIVES:

Career Fairs:

Event:              Yavapai College Career Fair

Date:               June 2008

Description:    Co-Sponsored with Yavapai College Career Fair.

Employee Participating:          Jackie Bessler, Financial Manager

Job Fairs:

Event:              Verde Valley Job Fair

Date:               August 2008

Description:    Participated in Verde Valley Job Fair hosted by the Arizona Department of Economic Security.

Employee Participating:          Jackie Bessler, Financial Manager

Job Shadow:

Event: Dr. Daniel Bright Job Shadow Program
Date: February 2009
Description: Hosted students interested a career in broadcasting. Gave orientation in fields of news, programming, production, on-air, performance, and sales.
Employee Participating: David J. Kessel, General Manager and staff members

Event: Tavasci Elementary
Date: February 2009
Description: Hosted students interested a career in broadcasting. Gave orientation in fields of news, programming, production, on-air, performance, and sales.
Employee Participating: David J. Kessel, General Manager and staff members

Internship Program:

Program: On the job internship for students interested in broadcasting.
Description: Provided intern positions from students from the following schools: Northern Arizona University, and Mingus Union High School.

Scholarship Programs:

Program: Northern Arizona University Broadcast Scholarship Program.
Date: March 2009
Description: Participated in screening of applicants and selection of recipients in Northern Arizona University Broadcast Scholarship Program which is directed at students desiring to pursue a career in broadcasting through the Arizona Broadcasters Association.
Employee Participating: David Kessel, General Manager

Career Orientation:

Program: Broadcast Career Open House
Date: February 2009
Description: Hosted High School students interested in broadcasting in conjunction with Mingus Union High School. Station personnel discussed job responsibilities and required education for employment as well as demonstrating broadcast related activities.
Employee Participating: David J. Kessel, General Manager and staff members