Northeast PA Job Fair, Tuesday, April 12

http://www.nepajobfair.com/

Northeast PA Job Fair
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza
255 Highland Park Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre, PA

From their website:

More than 80  employers and 5000 job seekers are expected to attend the 21st annual NEPA Job Fair, bringing talent and opportunity together once again under one roof for the largest venue of its kind in the region. The job fair is FREE for job seekers who are encouraged to prepare in advance for the event by reading tips on how to get the most out of the job fair experience and maximize their job search by visiting  the Job Seeker Strategy Blog.

Attendees can also look forward to this year's seminar series, Solutions III Financial Wisdom Camp, sponsored by Luzerne County Community College Continuing Education Department in partnership with the NEPA Job Fair. There will be a wide variety of subject matter experts in consumer affairs, personal finance and workforce development conducting seminars and workshops on a variety of topics like what to do with debt, how to budget and live well, dressing for success in the workplace on a shoestring, financial considerations when re-entering the workforce and job search tips to give candidates the advantage.

Click here for a list of the employers attending.

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!

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.

Computer classes

Two programs of basic computer classes will be held at Johnson College in Scranton:

Starting January 24, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to Noon - three weeks long
Starting February 14, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to Noon - three weeks long

Please contact Donna or Mary at CareerLink in Scranton for information, availability, and registration.

Many local libraries also offer computer classes - often, a library card and pre-registration are all that is required.  Information on the Albright Library Computer Learning Lab, located in the basement of the Lackawanna County Children's Library at 520 Vine Street, Scranton, can be found by clicking here.  Or check with your local library to see if they offer computer classes.