Upcoming Triad Job Fairs & Calendar
Upcoming Triad Job Fairs & Calendar
Editor's note: Free of charge, Triad Careers lists announcements about upcoming job fairs, regular networking group meetings and other career-related events in the Triad. To submit an announcement, send the date, time, contact information and a brief description of the event to patrick.collins@news-record.com.
Upcoming job fairs and career events
Employment Resolutions
1-4 p.m. Feb. 20, Goodwill Greensboro Community Resource Center, 1235 S. Eugene St., Greensboro
Topics to be covered: Your strengths, interview skills, assertive behavior, conflict resolution and what employers want out of a candidate.
More info: Call 275-9801 to register.
Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) Orientations
1-4 p.m. Feb. 23, Goodwill Greensboro Community Resource Center, 1235 S. Eugene St., Greensboro
Find out about this portable credential that promotes skills and career development and confirms to empoyers that job seekers possess workplace skills in applied mathematics, reading for and locating informaion. The CRC is based on ACT Work Keys, a nationally recognized, industry-driven system for career assessment.
More info: Call 275-9801 to register.
Effective Interviewing
3-5 p.m. Feb. 23, Goodwill's North Elm Career Center, 3519 N. Elm St., Greensboro
Learn the basics of the interview and how to prepare for one. Seating is limited.
More info: Call 282-7307 to register.
Communications for the Workplace
1-4 p.m. Feb. 27, Goodwill Greensboro Community Resource Center, 1235 S. Eugene St., Greensboro
The following items will be covered: assessment of assets and limitations, self-image, employability skills, communication and problem-solving skills, and information technology in the workplace.
More info: Call 275-9801 to register.
Job Hunting Strategies
1-3 p.m. March 1, Goodwill's North Elm Career Center, 3519 N. Elm St., Greensboro
Learn techniques to help you with your job search, including how to market yourself, how to network, and working with staffing agencies. Seating is limited.
More info: Call 282-7307 to register.
Sharpen Your Interview Skills
10-11 a.m. March 6, Spears YMCA, 3216 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro
Participate in a mock interview that uses frequently asked questions and find out more about what questions to ask an employer during an interview. Part of the YMCA's "Ask" series. Free.
More info: Sign up at the front desk, or call 387-9622.
How Effective are Your Job Search Skills?
10-11 a.m. March 13, Spears YMCA, 3216 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro
Take a measurement to find out the value of the effort and how you can improve your skills. Part of the YMCA's "Ask" series. Free.
More info: Sign up at the front desk, or call 387-9622.
Develop and Use Your Job Search Plan
10-11 a.m. April 3, Spears YMCA, 3216 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro
Learn how to develop an effective job-search plan and a Plan B so you are not caught off guard. Part of the YMCA's "Ask" series. Free.
More info: Sign up at the front desk, or call 387-9622.
Get a Summer Job
10-11 am. April 21, Spears YMCA, 3216 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro
High school and college students can get a head start on their job search by developing a resume, cover letter and tapping into resources for getting a summer job, internship or first full-time job after graduating. Part of the YMCA's "Ask" series. Free.
More info: Sign up at the front desk, or call 387-9622.
Send announcements about upcoming career events to patrick.collins@news-record.com.
Ongoing support for job seekers
Jobs On The Outside (JOTO) program is a new initiative designed to lend specialized assistance to ex-offenders/job seekers with criminal histories in obtaining job training and job search assistance. To access the services provided by JOTO, please contact your local probation/parole office or visit one of the Community Resource Centers for additional information.
Goodwill Industries Randolph County Community Resource Center, 1064 E. Dixie Drive, Asheboro, offers the following classes: GED/ABE; English as a Second Language; Money Smart; Basic Computer; Software for Career Development; Internet and E-Mail for the World of Work; Interviewing, Resume Writing and How to Properly Complete a Job Application; Unemployment: Understanding the Grieving Process; and Balancing Work and Parenting. Please call the CRC of Asheboro at (336) 610-0400 for additional information.
Goodwill Industries Greensboro Community Resource Center July-September 2011 Course Schedule
1235 S. Eugene St., Greensboro
At the Greensboro Community Resource Center, job seekers can meet individually with career counselors, take advantage of the computer lab for self-guided tutorials on the latest computer programs, and brush up on interview techniques offered through Employability Skills class. Also take a Money Smart class to learn the basic principles of money management in today’s economy, or a one-day workshop designed to target a particular issue or area of interest for job seekers.
Classes are free and open to the public. Pre-register by calling 275-9801 or see complete, printable schedule at http://triadgoodwill.org/documents/CRCGreensboro-FALL2011REV.pdf.
Goodwill Industries North Elm Career Center August-December 2011 Course Schedule
3519 N. Elm St., Greensboro
Register now for workshops available at the North Elm Career Center. Workshops are available several times a month to assist people in their job searches. Enjoy a small, intimate group setting to learn techniques to land that perfect position. Goodwill Industries' North Elm Career Center is located inside the North Elm Goodwill Retail Store. Classes are free and open to the public, and are limited to 17 participants. Pre-register by calling 282-7307 or see complete, printable schedule at http://triadgoodwill.org/documents/rev2cc-north%20elm-fall2011.pdf.
Goodwill Industries Rockingham County Community Resource Center, 1551 Freeway Drive, Reidsville, offers the following classes: GED/ABE, English as a Second Language, Employability Skills, Money Smart, Basic Computer, and Software for Career Development. The Job Search Boot Camp meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month from 1:00-3:00 pm and provides an opportunity to network and gain access to information pertinent to job seekers. Business casual dress is required for the Boot Camp. Please call the CRC of Reidsville at (336) 637-1010 for additional information.
Pre-employment program for displaced homemakers: Women’s Resource Center will hold the next installment of its pre-employment program designed for displaced homemakers, “New Choices: Strategies for Success,” starting May 3. Workshops will cover topics such as networking, interviewing, budgeting, identifying career goals, resume building, self esteem and researching companies. Classes will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through May 27. To register, call Susan Ball at 275-6090, ext. 223. Women’s Resource Center of Greensboro is located at 628 Summit Ave. Also visit www.womenscentergso.org.
Mondays
Job Net Breakfast meets at 7:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Monday of the month at Tex and Shirley’s, 708 Pembroke Road, Greensboro. Meeting dates also are posted on LinkedIn. Join the Job Safari Group on LinkedIn for details, or e-mail info@thehrgroupinc.net.
Career Connections meets from 8:30-10 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 918 N. Main St. in High Point. Trained facilitators will lead in a friendly and nurturing environment. Free and open to the public. More info: Call 884-2248.
Creative Job Seekers meets from 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays at the Moses Cone MedCenter, 2630 Willard Dairy Road, High Point. Group meetings are free and open to the public, and take place in the MedCenter boardroom. More info: Call Liz Sullivan at 834-8652, David Marshall at 884-8164 or Kathleen Natalie at 456-7312.
Westpres JobConnect meets from 7-8 p.m. Mondays at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3906 W. Friendly Ave. Open to the public. More info: Visit westpreschurch.org/care/jobconnect.
Tuesdays
FPC Jobs meets from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays at First Presbyterian Church’s Smith building at 617 N. Elm St. in Greensboro, at the corner of North Elm and Fisher Park Circle. FPC Jobs assists job seekers with professional resources that help them prepare for their next job. For more information, contact Bill Linton at 288-2467 or wtlecl@aol.com. Visit the Web site at www.fpcjobs.info.
Triad Job Search Network of Greensboro/High Point meets from 9-11 a.m. Tuesdays at Covenant United Methodist Church, 1526 Skeet Club Road, High Point. A $3 donation is requested. More info: Visit http://tjsn.net or call 333-1677.
Job Search Strategies for Mature Professionals, 1-4 p.m. Durham Technical Community College, Orange County campus, 525 College Park Road, Hillsborough will address elements of a successful career search, including discerning one's stregnths, values and motivations; identifying achievements and accomplishments, networking, interviewing, resume and cover letter writing and more. No registration required.
Wednesdays
The Career Net meets at 8:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall at First Baptist Church of Elon, 621 E. Haggard Ave., Elon. Features speakers, job-search tips, networking and support. More info: E-mail thecareernetfbcelon@gmail.com or visit http://www.fbc-elon.org/The_Career_Net.htm.
Triad Job Search Network of Winston-Salem meets from noon-2 p.m. Wednesdays at Maple Springs United Methodist Church, 2569 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem. More info: Contact Don Witte at 972-8888 or DonW13@roadrunner.com or visit http://tjsn.net.
Network Now, a Jewish Family Services' networking group, meets from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Jewish Family Services, 5509-C W. Friendly Ave. in Greensboro. Open to all job seekers. More info: Call 852-4829, ext 225.
Thursdays
Professionals in Transition of Winston-Salem meets from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays at the American Red Cross, 690 Coliseum Drive, Winston-Salem.
Job Search Skills Workshop takes place from 9 a.m.-noon at the Employment Security Commission, 919 Phillips Ave., High Point. Participants learn the latest skills required for a successful job search, and are introduced to valuable services available through the Job Link Career Center and GTCC. Free for qualified individuals.
Piedmont Job Club meets from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the first three Thursdays pf the month at the Women's Resource Center of Burlington, 411 W. 5th St., Burlington. The club is open to women and men and facilitated by job coach Debarah H. Wilson. Learn how to identify your strengths, craft a professional resume, ace an interview and improve your job-search strategies. Free. More info: Call 227-6900 or visit www.wrcac.org/events.asp.
FPC Jobs meets from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Thursdays at First Presbyterian Church’s Smith building at 617 N. Elm St. in Greensboro, at the corner of North Elm and Fisher Park Circle. FPC Jobs assists job seekers with professional resources that help them prepare for their next job. More info: Contact Bill Linton at 288-2467 or wtlecl@aol.com or visit www.fpcjobs.info.
Job Search Strategies for Mature Professionals, 1-4 p.m. Durham Technical Community College, Orange County campus, 525 College Park Road, Hillsborough will address elements of a successful career search, including discerning one's stregnths, values and motivations; identifying achievements and accomplishments, networking, interviewing, resume and cover letter writing and more. No registration required.
Fridays
Job Search Skills Workshop takes place from 9 a.m.-noon at the JobLink Career Center, 303 N. Raleigh St., Greensboro. Participants learn the latest skills required for a successful job search, and are introduced to valuable services available through the Job Link Career Center and GTCC. Free for qualified individuals.
Pathways To Employment — GTCC provides training in the latest skills required for a successful job search in today's workforce. Participants can receive assistance in creating or revising resumes and cover letters, working on interview skills and tending to job applications. Participants are guided through materials that discuss the connection between interests and job performance. Career interest inventories aregiven and reviewed and then explored on the Internet. his training is valuable to job seekers who are looking for ways to enhance their job search skills and/or to retool their careers. Pathways To Employment is free to qualified individuals. Classes are held Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon at JobLink, 303 N. Raleigh St., Greensboro.
By appointment
Career self-assessments
Greensboro Public Library, 219 N. Church St.
Take the computerized Campbell Interest and Skills Survey or the Keirsey Temperament Sorter (KTS-II). Self-assessment helps you learn about your job and career interest, job skills and personal preferences for the workplace. Career counselor Kim Hailey will interpret your test results. Call 335-5430 to make an appointment.
Support for professionals and entrepreneurs
11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays
GMA's Networking Gurus, GMA, 225 Commerce Place. "Brown bag'' lunch meeting. Comprised of non-competitive business seeking referrals for new business. Ericka/GMA, 378-6350 or http://www.ggma.com.
5:30-8 p.m. first Monday of the month
WOMAN over 40 meeting and networking, Mahi's Seafood Restaurant, 4721 Lawndale Drive. More info: Call 254-5889 or visit www.greensborowoman.org.
7:30 a.m. Tuesdays
Business Network International-Triad Business Builders meeting, Oak Ridge Wealth Management, 328 E. Market St., Greensboro. More info: Call Mike Lyons at 312-9181.
8:30 a.m. Wednesdays
Business Network International-Rainmakers meeting, Family Harvest Outreach, 4902 W. Market St., Greensboro. More info: Call Tyler Stephenson at 764-5990.
11:30 a.m. Wednesdays
Business Network International-Peak Performers meeting, Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon, 1110 Creekshire Way, Winston-Salem. More info: Call Allison Berry at 420 5473.
8 a.m. Thursdays
Business Network International-Gate City chapter meeting, Emerald Event Center, 2000 E. Wendover Ave., Greensboro. More info: Call Scot Brown 644-7132.
8:30 a.m. Thursdays
Referrals Unlimited networking group, Panera Bread Co., Wendover Avenue. Geno Iorio, 549-2993 or geno@profitsolutions.org.
Noon Thursdays
Business Network International-Diamonds chapter meeting, Emerald Event Center, 2000 E. Wendover Ave., Greensboro. More info: Call John Haskins at 655-6556.
8 - 9 a.m. Fridays
Professional Women's Network meets from 8-9 a.m. at Friendly Avenue Church of Christ, 5101 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. http://pwngreensboro.org/. More info: Call Cheryl Igou at 908-3800.
