An open forum for workforce development professionals, adult educators, career counselors and the like. A place to share ideas, relay relevant information, generate debate and learn.
Thursday, July 14, 2016
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Friday, July 1, 2016
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
The Ex-Offender Employment Series
Ex-Offender
Employment: A Conversation with the CEO of Boss Labor Group
Friday, July
8, 2016 @ 10:00 AM EST
Description
The
Ex-Offender Employment Series continues it's dialogue with employers to discuss
better hiring practices for individuals with a criminal record. This week's
conversation is with Joe Martelli, CEO of Boss Labor Group, who will discuss
Contract Labor as an Option, Work Ethic Overcoming Barriers, and Opportunities
with Boss.
Ex-Offender Employment: Planting Justice
Friday, July 22, 2016 @ 1:00 PM EST
Description
Planting
Justice of Oakland, CA has been collaborating with the Insight Garden Program
at San Quentin State Prison since April 2009. They help to lead IGP classes
once a month to provide men in prison with the opportunity to learn about food
justice work, develop landscaping skills, explore the theory and practice of
permaculture design.
Join us for this online conversation to learn how these skills are being put to work in the private sector after release!
Join us for this online conversation to learn how these skills are being put to work in the private sector after release!
Monday, June 20, 2016
Workforce Webinars!
Workforce Webinars!
A series of webinars to help people secure
employment & advance careers!
07.06.16 @ 10:00 AM EST
This workshop will provide job seekers and
career counselors tips for building contact lists, using social media and
creating a branded message that will help generate better job leads. Very
practical and applicable information. Participants will leave this webinar with
actual tools and strategies that can be put to use same day!
07.13.16 @ 10:00 AM EST
Can Facebook, Twitter or a Blog help you land a job or gain new
business? How does social media benefit advertisers? Social Media is the new
way of doing business. Join this session to learn how to Like, Tweet or Share
your way into your next great job or contract!
07.15.16 @ 10:00 AM EST
Approximately 90% of recruiters are reviewing a
candidate's LinkedIn Profile. But, the profile is not the website's only useful
feature. LinkedIn allows job seekers to easily connect with previous co-workers
& classmates, LinkedIn features Job Search & Application sections,
LinkedIn facilitates group discussions related to career advancement, and there
is much much more!. Sign up today to learn how to utilize ALL of LinkedIn's
unique job searching tools!
07.20.16 @ 10:00 AM EST
We now live in a world where people can get to know you without
ever meeting you face-to-face. Creating and maintaining a professional, online
profile is critical for job seekers. This session will teach participants to
create a Personal Brand using Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and other social
media.
All sessions
require a $19.99 registration fee.
Email scott@thealbertinstitute.com for
more information.
Saturday, June 18, 2016
Welcome to Career Talk
A year ago, students at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh helped the KDKA Career Talk team put together a series of videos to introduce Career Talk to the Pittsburgh Community. Here Scott Albert explains the features available at www.kdka.com/careertalk.
Friday, June 17, 2016
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