Brevard Workforce – Rockledge to Conduct Employment Workshops During September 2011

NEWS RELEASE
August 30, 2011
Contact Name: Denise Beasley, Communications Director
321-394-0512 [email protected]

Brevard Workforce – Rockledge to Conduct
Employment Workshops During September 2011

ROCKLEDGE, Florida – Brevard Workforce in Rockledge, located at 295 Barnes Boulevard, will hold employment workshops in September 2011 to assist Brevard County job seekers. Participants must be at least 17 years of age or older, and should be registered with Employ Florida (www.employflorida.com). Each of the workshops was designed to target specific employment needs and offer solutions to job seekers looking for assistance. Please note that participants must arrive on time as no admittance will be allowed once the session begins. There is no cost to attend the workshops. Please see below for further details on these workshops. MUST CALL TO CONFIRM A SEAT IN THESE WORKSHOPS WITH YOUR LOCAL ROCKLEDGE OFFICE AT 321-394-0702.

• Career Development & Training Workshop:
Days: Thursdays (September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29)
Times: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Description: This workshop provides job seekers with information on how to access additional employment and educational opportunities.

• Career Transition Workshop:
Days: Mondays (September 12, 19, 26)
Times: 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Description: Finding yourself unemployed is one of the most frightening situations you can find yourself in. It can leave you paralyzed as to what to do next. This workshop helps you understand the feelings you are experiencing and offers some tips & techniques to help you move towards a new career. In this workshop, you will learn techniques for stress management; how to take stock of your finances to ride out the storm; and tips on using your community resources in your job search campaign. Pre-registration is required. Class size, maximum 30

• Employ Florida Marketplace Workshop (EFM)
Days: Tuesdays (September 6, 13, 20, 27)
Times: 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Description: Customers will learn how to navigate the Employ Florida Marketplace (EFM) web site, the importance of having “BACKGROUND” information in the system to be selected for job openings, how to get over 400 job skills in your profile, and have the system complete a resume for YOU! Please bring a draft resume, along with your user name and password to EFM. Pre-registration is required. Class size, maximum 24

• Preparing for YOUR Interview!
Days: Thursdays (September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29)
Times: 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Description: Interviewing techniques have changed over the last several years. Don’t miss out on your chance to sharpen your skills. Be prepared to handle that interview and land the career you want! This workshop covers various interviewing styles, the 10 toughest questions asked, how to use a virtual interviewing program and how to handle interviewing stress. Participants must have a user account on www.employflorida.com Pre-registration is required. Class size, maximum 30

• Resume Writing – Part 1
Days: Wednesdays (September 7, 14, 21, 28)
Times: 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Description: Workshop participants will learn how to: evaluate their skills in order to provide career direction, critique and develop a value-based resume that speaks to the job description and the employer, utilize Optimal Resume and other resume templates for resume development and provide portfolios complete with Professional References and Case Studies. Participants must have a user account on www.employflorida.com. Pre-registration is required. Class size, maximum 30

• Resume Writing – Part 2
Days: Fridays (September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30)
Times: 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Description: Resume Writing Part 2 is set to work with Staff members to review your current resume and develop a value-based resume to better market your skills to the employers to land that interview. Must be registered on www.employflorida.com .Pre-registration is required. Class size, maximum . 24

• Job Club
Days: Wednesdays (September 6, 13, 20 & 27)
Times: 9:30-11:00 a.m..
Description: Job Club provides job seekers with an opportunity to network and share job leads with others, and discuss job search challenges. Pre-registration is required to attend this workshop.

• NextGen Information Session:
Days: Fridays (September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30)
Times: 10:00 a.m. – Noon.
Description: This workshop is exclusively for young adults ages 17-21. Attend this meeting and see how we can help you get on the right track for achieving your education, employment and skills goals.

To register with Employ Florida please visit https://www.employflorida.com prior to attending any Brevard Workforce workshops.
To learn more about the services provided by Brevard Workforce, visit us on the web at www.brevardworkforce.com or by telephone at 504-7600, toll free in Brevard.