[ShareTompkins] Fwd: FREE WORKSHOPS FOR TOMPKINS WORKFORCE NY CAREER CENTER

[Shira Golding]

> From: "Emery, Ramona (LABOR)" <Ramona.Emery at labor.ny.gov>
> Date: August 25, 2010 8:54:27 AM EDT
> To: "'TC-HSC-L at cornell.edu'" <TC-HSC-L at cornell.edu>
> Subject: CORRECTED CALENDAR OF WORKSHOPS FOR TOMPKINS WORKFORCE NY  
> CAREER CENTER
> Reply-To: "Emery, Ramona (LABOR)" <Ramona.Emery at labor.ny.gov>
>
> We apologize for the errors (we have many hands touching these  
> dates!)—the corrected dates are in red.  Thank you.
>
>
>
> Listserv Members:
> Here are our upcoming workshops, groups and seminars:
>
> To register: Call (607) 272-7570 ext 118
>
>
> WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
>
> P.O.D. Professional Opportunity Developers: Thursday, September 9,  
> 9:00-11:00, and Thursday, September 23, 9:00-11:00
> Network with people who previously held executive level or highly  
> technical positions.
>
> Green Careers: Thursday, September 16, 10:00-12:00
> Green Careers workshop will cover:
> Guidelines for identifying true green jobs.
> Tools for searching for green jobs at the local, state and national  
> level.
> Training and certifications in green jobs and anticipated sectors  
> for green jobs.
>
> Green Jobs Panel: Monday, September 20, 1:30-3:00
> Local people working in Green Jobs will discuss:
> How they got to where they are
> Education & training requirements for that sector
> Salary range
> Anticipated openings in the field/their workplace
> Panelists will represent the following Green Job Sectors:
> Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Waste Management, Farming/Food,
> Retail/Green Products and/or Green-related Education
>
> On-line Computer Based Training: Thursday, September 9, 1:00-2:30,  
> and Wednesday, September 22, 9:00-10:30
> Learn about NY Wired Metrix E-Learning. There are over 4000 courses  
> to choose from!
> Requirements: Pre-registration with Tompkins Workforce NY and  
> experience using a desktop computer, and access to high-speed  
> internet.
>
> Job Search Tips for Older Workers: Monday, September 20, 10:00-12:00
> Is age discrimination real? Have you ever been called “over- 
> qualified?” Are older adults being stereotyped?
> Discuss these topics and more in a forum for job seekers who are  
> considered “older.”
> Topics will include myths about the older worker, changes in job  
> search methods, realities of the current labor market, and ways to  
> deal with them.
>
> Resume Writing Essentials: Wednesday, September 15, 10:00-12:00
> This workshop is geared toward the job seeker who:
> Has never written a resume before or has an outdated resume.
> Wants to refresh his/her resume writing skills.
> Participants will learn:
> Different types of resumes, how to build a resume.
> What to include and what not to include in a resume.
>
> Interviewing for Results: Friday, September 24, 10:00-11:30
> Types of interviews, the interview process, commonly asked questions,
>                                    and how to answer them, thank you  
> notes and follow up.
>
> How To Get Your “Foot” In The Civil Service Door: Thursday, Sept.  
> 29th 10:00-11:30
> How to look up exam and job information for Tompkins County, City of  
> Ithaca, and State of New York.
> The application process and tips.
>
>
> SSA Work Incentives: Wednesday, September 29, 10:00-12:00
> Who should attend? Job Seekers with disabilities and professional  
> staff who assist people with disabilities in job placement.
> Training will focus on how working can affect your Social Security  
> benefits such as SSI and SSD.
> How insurance programs like Medicaid and Medicare are affected and  
> how other state work incentive programs can help you succeed in  
> becoming more self-sufficient.
>
>
> Ithaca Health Alliance Information Session: Thursday, September 23,  
> 10:00-11:00
> The Ithaca Health Alliance is a community health non-profit  
> organization that helps people access health care through our  
> projects.
> Ithaca Health Fund – helps people pay for medical expenses
> Ithaca Free Clinic – a free, medically integrated clinic for people  
> with no insurance
> Educational forums and workshops on health and wellness
> Health care advocacy for our community members
>
>
> Tompkins Workforce New York is located in the Center Ithaca  
> Building, Room 241
> There is no cost for attending any of the workshops.
> However, pre-registration is required and workshop locations may vary.
> Workshops are held at Tompkins Workforce unless otherwise noted in  
> the description.
> If you need our calendar of events mailed to you by hardcopy, feel  
> free to let us know.
>
> Ramona Emery
> Employment Counselor
> NYS Department of Labor /Tompkins Workforce NY
> 171 E. State Street, Center Ithaca Building, Room 241
> Ithaca, NY  14850
> Phone: (607) 272-7570 ext. 126
> Email: Ramona.emery at labor.ny.gov
> Fax: 607-272-2835
>
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