The Emory Center for Lifelong Learning (ECLL) is sponsoring its next complimentary open house for those interested in career change and career management on Sunday, May 3 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. ECLL will also offer three complimentary career seminars in May, covering topics essential to every job seeker.
“The last open house event was such a success, we decided to offer those who were unable to attend or who just hadn’t heard about the event another opportunity to learn about their career enhancement options,” ECLL Executive Director, Steve Stoffle commented. Over seventy people attended Emory’s March Professional Learning Open House, titled “Reinvent your Career.” Attendees received detailed information about their choice of the ten different career tracks the center offers, including: Paralegal Studies, Six Sigma Green Belt, Web Design and Development, Graphic Design, Computer Forensics, Certified Technical Trainer, Certified Financial Planning, Management, Human Resource Management, and Career Development and Preparation. In addition, participants were able to speak with Evening at Emory staff about the variety of career enhancement courses they offer, including grant writing, ESL, test preparation, and foreign language classes.
Georgia Department of Labor (DOL) representatives attended the event, answering questions about the free career services they offer. GDOL Commissioner Michael L. Thurmond was pleased to hear about Emory’s open house event, saying that it presented “an excellent opportunity for the employed and unemployed to access valuable career training.”
GDOL representatives also plan to attend ECLL’s May 3 open house, which will follow a similar format to the last event. Participants will first hear from ECLL Executive Director about ECLL’s role in supporting Atlantans through professional and career training programs. Next, participants will have a chance to learn more about two programs of their choice in thirty-minute breakout sessions. The event will end with an informal meet and greet with program staff and subject-matter experts, available to answer additional questions. Refreshments will be provided. The open house is free to the public, but registration is requested. Visit www.cll.emory.edu/events/openhouse-spring to register.
In addition to the open house, ECLL will offer three complimentary career seminars in the month of May. “After attending the Department of Labor’s Job Fair, we saw how positive and determined people were, despite the current economic situation,” Emory Professional Learning (EPLP) Program Manager, Doug Solomon, said. “We want to do more for those who are currently unemployed.” ECLL is excited to offer the following complimentary career seminars to the community, providing their expertise to all Atlanta job seekers:
· May 7th, Interviewing Skills: Position Yourself as the Solution, Gary Cruze, Senior Instructor
· May 14th, Networking: The Key to Growing your Circle, Nicole Foerschler, Program Development
· May 28th, Resume Writing: Does your Resume Have What it Takes?, Jon Horn, Program Director
There are no fees for the seminars, but registration is required. Visit www.cll.emory.edu/career-seminars for more information or to register. All seminars will be held from 6:30 to 8:30pm.
According to Stoffle, while the ECLL team “encourages pursuing job and career training to improve your position in the job market, we understand that availability of funds can limit educational options.” This understanding led ECLL to seek support from Georgia’s Workforce Investment Act (WIA) program for their Certificates in Paralegal Studies, Financial Planning, and Web Design and Development. “Several of Emory’s other course offerings are currently being considered for WIA approval to help further support the community,” EPLP Program Manager Jennifer John explained. If an individual meets WIA eligibility requirements, they may receive grant-based funding towards completion of one of the above programs at Emory. Continuing education loans are also available through Sallie Mae. For more information about funding options, call 404-727-5413 or email jjohn2@emory.edu.
For more information about Emory’s Professional Learning Open House: Reinvent your Career, visit www.cll.emory.edu/events/openhouse-spring.
About The Center for Lifelong Learning
The Center for Lifelong Learning (ECLL) is Emory University's non-credit continuing education department. Their goal is to extend Emory's ideal of the learning community beyond the core partnership of faculty and degree-seeking students by providing learning experiences to the community. To support this goal, ECLL offers students the opportunity to learn, and to empower and enrich their lives through classes offered year-round at Emory’s Briarcliff campus, and now also in Alpharetta.
To learn more about ECLL or to register for a class visit the website at cll.emory.edu or call 404-727-6000.
Labels: career services, ecll, emory, event, georgia department of labor
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Brian Vanderhoff @ 12:39 PM
Channel 2 Will Air a Career Special, March 11
Channel 2 WSB-TV partners with the Georgia Department of Labor to help local job seekers take charge of their careers. The Career Expo takes place on Wednesday, March 11, beginning at 4 p.m. at the Georgia World Congress Center. Then, at 8 p.m. Channel 2 will televise a prime time special, Path 2 Recovery. The “live” program will broadcast from the floor of the World Congress Center. WSB-TV’s Family 2 Family project and its partners, Northside Hospital, Scana Energy, AirTran Airways and Kroger, sponsor the special.
Career Expo & Job Fair
The Georgia Department of Labor has organized a Career Expo and Job Fair featuring more than 75 employers hiring to fill current job openings. In addition, other employers will be discussing career opportunities with their companies. Job seekers should bring information on their work history, up-dated resumes, be prepared to fill out company applications, and dress appropriately to interview for current job openings.
Job seekers will have access to more than 100 computers that can be used for online job search and resume preparation. Those needing a new resume will be able to consult one-on-one with certified resume advisors and print copies of the resume. A series of workshops will be presented throughout the event on such topics as how to make informed career decisions and how to better handle personal finances after a job loss. Several two-and-four-year public and private educational institutions and technical college representatives will provide information about education and training opportunities.
Assistive technology will be provided and extensive information will be available from certified vocational counselors to help people with disabilities succeed in the workplace.
Prime Time Program
Beginning at 8 p.m., Channel 2 Action News anchors Monica Pearson, John Pruitt, and Jovita Moore will host the special, Path 2 Recovery. The program includes stories about Georgians coping with job loss and career transition, resources available to everyone, and will shadow attendees going through the Expo. Career-savvy expert Tory Johnson, contributor to ABC’s Good Morning America, brings her expertise to the coverage, joining John, Monica and Jovita in the special.
State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond said, “We are pleased to partner with WSB-TV to inform job seekers and employers about resources available to assist them during these difficult times. This event will help lay the foundation for a return to economic growth and prosperity in our state.”
“Our role in the partnership is to use the power of Channel 2 to get the word out to the community. There are things you can do to navigate through this new economy,” said Bill Hoffman, vice president and general manager for Channel 2 and wsbtv.com. “The prime time program delivers that information to people who were unable to attend the Expo.
Special Phone Bank
Channel 2 will open its phone bank between 4-9 p.m. Experts will answer caller’s career and finance questions. The call-in number is: 404-897-2222.
OTHER INFORMATION:
WSBTV.COM
Details on the career workshop, directions, reduced rate parking information
A complete list of employers participating at the workshop
Links to useful job resources, financial aid, and unemployment benefits
Log on to www.wsbtv.com for extended coverage and to watch the hour special on demand
Career Workshop, 4-9 p.m.
WHO: WSB-TV, Channel 2 and the Georgia Department of Labor
WHAT: Career Workshop
WHEN: March 11, 2009
TIME: 4-9 p.m.
Live Special, Path 2 Recovery at 8 p.m.
WHO: Monica Pearson, John Pruitt, and Jovita Moore
WHAT: “Path 2 Recovery” a Family 2 Family special
WHEN: March 11, 2009
TIME: 8-9 p.m.
Labels: Atlanta, career expo, Georgia, georgia department of labor, job fair, path 2 recovery
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Brian Vanderhoff @ 7:42 AM
