[ShareTompkins] Fwd: Tompkins Workforce New York September Calendar

[Shira Golding]

more free classes...

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> From: "Heath, Bernadette   (LABOR)" <Bernadette.Heath at labor.ny.gov>
> Date: August 24, 2011 10:35:14 AM EDT
> To: "tc-hsc-l at cornell.edu" <tc-hsc-l at cornell.edu>
> Subject: Tompkins Workforce New York September Calendar
> Reply-To: "Heath, Bernadette   (LABOR)"  
> <Bernadette.Heath at labor.ny.gov>
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> WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
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> P.O.D. Professional Opportunity Developers: Thursdays, September  
> 1st, 15th and 29th, 9:00-11:00
>        Network with people who previously held executive level or  
> highly technical positions.
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> Alto Technical Recruitment Session: Thursday, September 8th, 2:00-4:00
>        To apply, please email: jgllc1 at verizon.net
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> Meet the Employer Session with Ithaca College: Friday, September  
> 9th, 10:00-11:30
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> How to Get Your Foot in the Civil Service Door: Monday, September  
> 12th, 10:00-11:30
>        How to look up exam job information for Tompkins County, City  
> of Ithaca, and the State of New York.
>        The application process and tips.
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> Employment Transitions for School District Employees: Tuesdays,  
> September 13th and 20th, 1:30-3:00
>        Facilitated sessions are specifically designed for school  
> district employees.
>        Local employment services, job search strategies, career  
> exploration, job market information, research and effective job  
> search preparation tools will be reviewed 	and discussed.
>        Attendance at both sessions is recommended.
>
> Green Jobs Panel: Wednesday, September 14th, 10:30-12:00, (TCPL -  
> Borg Warner Rm.)
> Local people working in Green Jobs will discuss:
>        How they got to where they are.
>        Education & training requirements for that sector.
>        Anticipated openings in the field/their workplace.
>        General advice for obtaining a green job.
> Panelists will represent some of the following Green Job Sectors:
>        Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Waste Management,  
> Farming/Food,
> Retail/Green Products, Green-related Education, and/or Transportation.
>
> Interviewing Tips and Advice Workshop: Friday, September 16th,  
> 9:30-11:30
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> Resume Critique Workshop:  Monday, September 19th, 1:00-3:00
>        Bring your resume to this workshop and receive feedback on  
> what your resume is saying about you.
>        Learn successful strategies to grab the hiring manager's  
> attention, and KEEP it.
>
> Green Jobs Workshop:  Wednesday, September 21st, 10:00-12:00
> Green Jobs Workshop will cover:
>        Guidelines for identifying true green jobs.
>        Tools for searching for green jobs at the local, state and  
> national level.
>        Training and certification and sectors anticipated for growth.
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> Creating an Effective Cover Letter Workshop: Monday, September 26th,  
> 1:00-2:00
>        What you need to know in order to create an effective cover  
> letter.
>        Traditional and emailed cover letters.
>        How to catch the attention of the hiring manager.
>
> Job Search Tips for Older Workers:  Wednesday, September 28th,  
> 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.
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> Employment Strategies for Jobseekers with Disabilities: September  
> 28th, 1:00-2:30
>        Return to Work (RTW) Issues for individuals who are either  
> returning
>        to a previous position or looking to enter into a new one.
>        Disclosures - what are the pros and cons.
>        Reasonable Accommodation in the workplace (general overview).
>        Incentives and Resources (along with a Q&A).
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> Meet the Employer Session with Performance Systems: Friday,  
> September 30th, 9:30-11:00
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> All workshops are offered at no cost to you and will be held at  
> Tompkins Workforce New York in the Center Ithaca Building unless  
> otherwise indicated.  However, space is limited and registration is  
> required.  Please call (607) 272-7570 Ext. 118, to register.
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