Friday, February 25, 2011

Job Club Event, Monday, February 28 at 1:00 PM

There will be a Job Club meeting/event on Monday, February 28 at 1:00 PM at the CareerLink in Scranton.  Bob Courtright of Courtright and Associates will be the guest speaker.  He is a high end recruiter in NEPA and runs the group NEPA Networkers on Linkedin.

This event is open to the public, and no registration is required.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Transition Team meeting - Wednesday, February 23

REMINDER:  There will be a Transition Team meeting Wednesday, February 23 at 1:30 at the CareerLink in Scranton.

Friday, February 11, 2011

CareerLink Lackawanna County links

Another tidbit from the Hot Notes newsletter:  Pennsylvania CareerLink Lackawanna County has its own website!

http://pacareerlinklackawanna.org/

This is where future issues of the Hot Links newsletter will be posted.

You can also follow Pennsylvania CareerLink Lackawanna County on Twitter and "Like" them on Facebook!  These two resources have lots of up-to-the-minute information, so be sure to check them out!

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Workshops at the PA CareerLink at Lackawanna County

Upcoming CareerLink Lackawanna County workshops, from the Hot Notes newsletter.

February 14 at 2PM - 3:30 PM
Study Skills - How to overcome test anxiety.

February 22 at 2 PM - 3:30 PM
O'Net - Occupational Interest Inventory - This is mandatory if you are considering training.  It will offer guidance and direction for your career search.

February 23 at 1:30 PM
Job Search Bootcamp - How to go about looking for a job.

February 28
8:30 AM - Career Exploration in Advanced Manufacturing
Learn about careers, training, and job opportunities in welding, CNC, and machining.

9:30 AM - Career Exploration in Logistics & Transportation
Learn about careers, training, and job opportunities in warehousing, supply chain, trucking, forklift, and heavy equipment.

10:30 AM - Career Exploration in Healthcare
Learn about careers, training, and job opportunities in  nursing, direct care services, medical billing, and support services.

11:30 AM - Career Exploration in Business/Finance
Learn about careers, training, and job opportunities in clerical, administrative assistant, computerized health care information technology, accounting, and information technology.

Come to the one that best fits your profile from O'Net, or explore all your options.

March 2 at 2:00 PM
Interviewing Skills - How to sell yourself at the interview.


Please post your resume to www.cwds.state.pa.us prior to attending any workshops.

Space is limited - please be on time.

Resume Writing at 1:30 every Wednesday.

Announcements and upcoming events

The final printed issue of the Hot Notes Transition Team Newsletter has been mailed.  In the future the newsletter will be sent through email and will also be posted on the Lackawanna County CareerLink website at www.pacareerlinklackawanna.org .

The next Transition Team meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 23rd at 1:30 pm at the Lackawanna County CareerLink in Scranton.  Please contact Joan at 820-9501 or email at NEPALMC_joan@epix.net to reserve a seat.

The next Job Club meeting is Monday, February 28th at 1:00 pm.  Bob Courtright of Courtright and Associates will speak,  He is a high end recruiter in NEPA and runs the group NEPA Networkers on Linkedin.

JOB FAIR - April 12 at the Arena!  More details as they become available.