In August, SJN is hosting two informational presentations (as compared to skill devlopment ones) aimed at sharing resources and initiatives for job seekers.
See our website Events Calendar for program descriptions for SJN events through the end of November.
Join us on Tues, Aug 19, 9-11:30 AM to learn about:
STATE OF AZ WORK FORCE INITIATIVE
Peter Polk, Retired Healthcare Executive and Member, Governor’s Task Force on Aging, Mature Worker Initiative, will discuss the actions being taken by the State of Arizona to promote hiring and retaining the mature worker. Peter has served on the State Mature Workforce committee for the past 6 years, and continues his involvement.
Participants will hear about the changing landscape of work, more generations are working side-by-side, competition for talent is escalating, costs of replacing experienced workers, productivity and business results are linked to work environment, benefits of a multi-generational work place. Tapping into his experience as an executive in healthcare, Peter believes people are more likely to hire you if they like you = keep a positive attitude. How to fit in applies to everyone, not just the mature worker.
Meetings are held at Temple Chai in Phoenix.
We hope to see you then!
Christine Vicari
Founder-Executive Director
cv4support@cox.net
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
In the month of August, SJN is hosting two informational presentations (as opposed to skill development ones). The first is described below and our website contains an Event Calendar with descriptions of our programs through the end of November.
Did you know that there are government sponsored programs to support job seekers? In some cases, there are even grants available for retraining. We'd like to know more about this--and who is eligible for what kind of retraining, and what are the hoops a person needs to go through to attain it.
Tues, Aug 5 - 9 AM - 11:30 AM
Meetings at Temple Chai in Phoenix
LEARN ABOUT THE RESOURCES OF WORKFORCE CONNECTION
Kathy Thiessen, Site Supervisor, Phoenix Workforce Connection, offers an overview of the Phoenix Workforce Connection One Stop Career Centers and provides information about federal grant funding through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) to provide career development and employment search resources to job seekers and business.
Melanie Smith, Workforce Connection Career Advisor/Job Coach, will offer detail about the program services that she provides to those seeking to upgrade skills and/or connect with employment opportunities. http://www.phoenix.gov/PHXWC
We hope to see you then!
Christine Vicari
Executive Director
cv4support@cox.net
Did you know that there are government sponsored programs to support job seekers? In some cases, there are even grants available for retraining. We'd like to know more about this--and who is eligible for what kind of retraining, and what are the hoops a person needs to go through to attain it.
Tues, Aug 5 - 9 AM - 11:30 AM
Meetings at Temple Chai in Phoenix
LEARN ABOUT THE RESOURCES OF WORKFORCE CONNECTION
Kathy Thiessen, Site Supervisor, Phoenix Workforce Connection, offers an overview of the Phoenix Workforce Connection One Stop Career Centers and provides information about federal grant funding through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) to provide career development and employment search resources to job seekers and business.
Melanie Smith, Workforce Connection Career Advisor/Job Coach, will offer detail about the program services that she provides to those seeking to upgrade skills and/or connect with employment opportunities. http://www.phoenix.gov/PHXWC
We hope to see you then!
Christine Vicari
Executive Director
cv4support@cox.net
Friday, June 13, 2008
6/25 Evening Fun-Fund Raiser Dinner @ Wildflower
SJN is planning an evening fund raising dinner at the Wildflower Bread Company http://www.wildflowerbread.com (check out their menu) in the Sonoran Village Shopping Center at FLW and 101, Scottsdale on Wed, June 25, between 6-9 PM. A 15% return on customer purchases will be paid to Scottsdale Job Network -- whether you eat in or take out.
We hope you agree this is a good opportunity to fund raise (we don't have to cook!) and bring others to SJN. We've invited our supporters who are unavailable during the day and expect many to attend.
If you've never eaten at Wildflower, it's a good place and you are encouraged to bring along families and friends--children are welcome.
Mock interviews and resume critiques will be available. With any questions, contact us at: info@scottsdalejobnet.com
Looking forward to seeing you then.
We hope you agree this is a good opportunity to fund raise (we don't have to cook!) and bring others to SJN. We've invited our supporters who are unavailable during the day and expect many to attend.
If you've never eaten at Wildflower, it's a good place and you are encouraged to bring along families and friends--children are welcome.
Mock interviews and resume critiques will be available. With any questions, contact us at: info@scottsdalejobnet.com
Looking forward to seeing you then.
Friday, May 23, 2008
SJN Curriulum Beta Test Successful
Thanks to all who participated at the SJN meetings since February when we launched the SJN Curriculum on the Job Search Process
The sessions covered the following topics:
Over the summer, we have an interesting line-up of programs, and I can share some of those topics here and you can read more detail on our EVENTS CALENDAR
Jun 3 - Financial Do's and Don'ts During Job Transition (Michael Prahl, Financial Advisor)
Jun 17 - Panel Discussion on Being Entrepreneurial (led by Doug Bruhnke, Growth Nation)
Jul 15 - The Brand Called YOU (Holly Schor, Jobing.com)
Hang with us--there are no vacation days at SJN!
The sessions covered the following topics:
- Understanding the Emotions of a Career Change
- Creating Your Vision and Personal Marketing Plan
- Developing Your Resume
- Creating Leads, Networking
- Interviewing Skills, Part I
- Interviewing Skills, Part II
- Managing the Offer
Over the summer, we have an interesting line-up of programs, and I can share some of those topics here and you can read more detail on our EVENTS CALENDAR
Jun 3 - Financial Do's and Don'ts During Job Transition (Michael Prahl, Financial Advisor)
Jun 17 - Panel Discussion on Being Entrepreneurial (led by Doug Bruhnke, Growth Nation)
Jul 15 - The Brand Called YOU (Holly Schor, Jobing.com)
Hang with us--there are no vacation days at SJN!
Monday, May 12, 2008
Financial advisor-speaker seeks job seeker input
SJN member Michael W. Prahl, Vice President-Financial Advisor from First Financial Equity Corporation, accepted an offer to speak to our group at the SJN meeting on June 3, 2008.
Michael was asked to speak on the financial issues faced by our members, focusing on the decisions and actions to consider during transition.
Michael wants to know your specific issues in order to tailor his presentation more specifically to those needs. One of the items Michael will address is the need for interim, affordable health insurance.
Please write to me with issues or questions, and I will relay them to Michael.
Many thanks,
Chris Vicari, Founder-Executive Director
Scottsdale Job Network - SJN
P.O. Box 25674 ~ Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(e) info@scottsdalejobnet.com (v) 480 513-1491
(w) http://www.scottsdalejobnet.com/
LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisvicari
SJN benefits when you order business cards and other printing
from VistaPrint online at our website http://www.scottsdalejobnet.com/business-cards/
Michael was asked to speak on the financial issues faced by our members, focusing on the decisions and actions to consider during transition.
Michael wants to know your specific issues in order to tailor his presentation more specifically to those needs. One of the items Michael will address is the need for interim, affordable health insurance.
Please write to me with issues or questions, and I will relay them to Michael.
Many thanks,
Chris Vicari, Founder-Executive Director
Scottsdale Job Network - SJN
P.O. Box 25674 ~ Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(e) info@scottsdalejobnet.com (v) 480 513-1491
(w) http://www.scottsdalejobnet.com/
LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisvicari
SJN benefits when you order business cards and other printing
from VistaPrint online at our website http://www.scottsdalejobnet.com/business-cards/
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Reality and Hope
On Tues of this week, Channel 3 TV News came to an SJN meeting and conducted interviews with some of our job seekers, taped Matt Moran's presentation and interviewed me as leader of the group.
This media interest was coordinated through the efforts of SJN VP-Bill Austin. SJN was fortunate to have the exposure for our community service work, and we hope it will bring positive results for our job seekers.
The evening's televised report edited a lot of positive things shared. My comments were condensed to one statement that went something like this:
"We have seen an increase in attendance since January from 70 and to a current attendance of 85-100. "
What was not added was my perspective that I attributed this growth in part to the positive reputation of the group and the impact we are having on individuals and families.
There are industries hard hit by layoffs and that is impacting many people and SJN’s growth. For me, the volunteer work we do at SJN--and at least my personal mission—is to be a resource to workers and ease the burdens on families hard pressed by economic downturn. We “light the path” to re-employment and offer ourselves as a source of hope. This happens whether there are two people in a meeting or 102. . . and yes, we’ve done our presentations with both!
I am proud to know SJN is making an impact in many lives. What better volunteer work would I want to do as a retired worker myself?
I encourage job seekers to look for the opportunities, build your networks, offer to be resources to others—and oh yes, as I told the reporter, go outside your comfort zone to make connections!
Blessings and good wishes,
Christine (Chris) Vicari
Executive Director
Scottsdale Job Network (SJN)
info@scottsdalejobnet.com
http://www.scottsdalejobnet.com/
V-mail: 480 513-1491
This media interest was coordinated through the efforts of SJN VP-Bill Austin. SJN was fortunate to have the exposure for our community service work, and we hope it will bring positive results for our job seekers.
The evening's televised report edited a lot of positive things shared. My comments were condensed to one statement that went something like this:
"We have seen an increase in attendance since January from 70 and to a current attendance of 85-100. "
What was not added was my perspective that I attributed this growth in part to the positive reputation of the group and the impact we are having on individuals and families.
There are industries hard hit by layoffs and that is impacting many people and SJN’s growth. For me, the volunteer work we do at SJN--and at least my personal mission—is to be a resource to workers and ease the burdens on families hard pressed by economic downturn. We “light the path” to re-employment and offer ourselves as a source of hope. This happens whether there are two people in a meeting or 102. . . and yes, we’ve done our presentations with both!
I am proud to know SJN is making an impact in many lives. What better volunteer work would I want to do as a retired worker myself?
I encourage job seekers to look for the opportunities, build your networks, offer to be resources to others—and oh yes, as I told the reporter, go outside your comfort zone to make connections!
Blessings and good wishes,
Christine (Chris) Vicari
Executive Director
Scottsdale Job Network (SJN)
info@scottsdalejobnet.com
http://www.scottsdalejobnet.com/
V-mail: 480 513-1491
5/14 - SJN at Jobing.com EXPO, Glendale
Scottsdale Job Network (SJN) Executive Director, Christine Vicari, and Board member, Eric Walton will make an appearance at the Jobing.com Career Expo at the University of Phoenix (Cardinals Stadium) in Glendale on Wed, May 14, 3:30-4:30 PM. SJN is offering a workshop on Networking and will also talk about the services SJN offers to those in career transition and employers looking for talented workers.
The Expo runs from 12 Noon - 5 PM and we hope to meet many of you there.
NETWORKING AS A JOB SEARCH STRATEGY
Phoenix is the largest small town in America! To get a job in this town, you HAVE to network. Come to this workshop to enhance your networking skills. This session is more than just a talking head, we will conduct an exercise that is guaranteed to help you network. Discover how to make each networking meeting memorable for your audience and learn how to connect to the companies and jobs you really want.
The Expo runs from 12 Noon - 5 PM and we hope to meet many of you there.
NETWORKING AS A JOB SEARCH STRATEGY
Phoenix is the largest small town in America! To get a job in this town, you HAVE to network. Come to this workshop to enhance your networking skills. This session is more than just a talking head, we will conduct an exercise that is guaranteed to help you network. Discover how to make each networking meeting memorable for your audience and learn how to connect to the companies and jobs you really want.
Read more about SJN at our website and consider joining us at our next meeting on 5/20, 9 AM. See http://www.scottsdalejobnet.com/
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