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May 2015 – Tennessee Career Center – American Job Center – Career Development & Resource CalendarLOCATIONS – Shelby (480 Beale St. ● 3040 Walnut Grove ● 4240 Hickory Hill) □ Fayette (121 W. Court Square-Somerville, TN) □ HOURS – (8 am - 4:30 pm)
SUNDAY / MONDAY / TUESDAY / WEDNESDAY / THURSDAY / FRIDAY / SATURDAY
@memphiswin / 1 9AM TABE Retake
BY APPT ONLY (TR)
9AM Bus Services & T&E Staff Meeting
NO WORKSHOPS / 2 @tnlabor
3 / 4 Orientation &
Jobs4TN.gov
8:30am & 1pm
TABE APPT ONLY
9:30am & 2:00pm(TR)
IRT/NCRC Signup 10am (Beale) / 5 Orientation &
Jobs4TN.gov
8:30am & 1pm
TABE - BY APPT ONLY
9:30 am & 2:00 pm(TR)
Meritan SCSEP
Info Session 2 pm
(Beale) / 6 IRT/NCRC Signup
10 am
(Beale) (MP)
Workshop @
Downtown CC
2pm ‘Resume’
Site room: MP / 7
Workshop @
Downtown CC
9:30am ‘Interview’
11:30am ‘Employability Skills’
Site room: MP / 8 9AM TABE Retake
BY APPT ONLY (TR)
9AM Bus Services & T&E Staff Meeting
Job Fair @ Goodwill
3830 Austin Peay
9am – 1pm
Bring Resume & Dress for Success
10AM – New Orientation ‘Structural Waterproofing Crosstown Project’
*Pre-Qualification/Referral Required
Workshop @
Downtown CC
11AM ‘Job Success in the First 90 Days’ / 9
10 / 11 Orientation &
Jobs4TN.gov
8:30am & 1pm
10AM WIN CAN (Beale St)
TABE – BY APPT ONLY
9:30am & 2:00pm(TR)
IRT/NCRC Signup 10am (Beale) / 12 Orientation &
Jobs4TN.gov
8:30am & 1pm
TABE – BY APPT ONLY
9:30 am & 2:00 pm(TR)
Meritan SCSEP
Info Session 2 pm(Beale) / 13 IRT/NCRC Signup
10 am (Beale) (MP)
Workshop @
Downtown CC
9:30am ‘Alt Approaches to Job Search’
11:30 ‘Employability Skill’ (TR) / 14
Workshop @
Downtown CC
9:30am – 1:30 pm (4hrs)
‘ Mock Interviewing Boot Camp’
Site room: MP
/ 15 9AM TABE Retake
BY APPT ONLY (TR)
9AM Bus Services & T&E Staff Meeting
Workshop @Downtown CC
Resume Writing Boot Camp
12 pm – 4 pm / 16
17 / 18 Orientation &
Jobs4TN.gov
8:30am & 1pm
10AM WIN CAN (MPL – 3030 Poplar Ave)
TABE – BY APPT ONLY
9:30am & 2:00pm(TR)
10am IRT/NCRC Signup (Beale) / 19 Orientation &
Jobs4TN.gov
8:30am & 1pm
TABE - BY APPT ONLY
9:30 am & 2:00 pm(TR)
Meritan SCSEP
Info Session 2pm(Beale) / 20
IRT/NCRC Signup
(Beale) (MP)
Workshop @ Fayette County CC
9:30am ‘Resume’
11:30am ‘Employability’
Site location: CR / 21 WORKSHOPS @
HICKORY HILL CC
9AM – ‘Resume’
10am ‘Interviewing’ (TR)
WORKSHOPS @
Downtown CC
9:30 AM – ‘Career Choices’
11:30am ‘Interview’
Site room: (MP) / 22 9AM TABE Retake
BY APPT ONLY (TR)
9AM Bus Services & T&E Staff Meeting
10AM – New Orientation ‘Structural Waterproofing Crosstown Project’
*Pre-Qualification/Referral Required
NO WORKSHOPS / 23
Job Fair @ Jerusalem MB Church
1762 Shelby Dr.
10am – 2pm
Bring Resumes & Dress for Success
24/31
JOBS4TNONLINE / 25 Observance
CLOSED / 26 Orientation &
Jobs4TN.gov
8:30am & 1pm
TABE – BY APPT ONLY
9:30 am & 2:00 pm(TR)
Meritan SCSEP (Beale)
Info Session 2 pm / 27 IRT/NCRC Signup
(Beale) (MP)
Workshop @ DowntownCC
9:30am ‘Interviewing’
11:30am ‘Jobs4TN.GOV’
Site location: CR / 28 WORKSHOPS @
Downtown CC
9:30am – ‘Resume’ (MP)
12 – 1pm ‘Computer Basics1’
1:30 – 4pm ‘Computer Basics2’
Site room: (MP) / 29 9AM TABE Retake
BY APPT ONLY (TR)
9AM Bus Services & T&E Staff Meeting
NO WORKSHOPS
Closing @ 2pm for WIN Staff Meeting / 30
winrecruits.com
1. ‘Orientation’ – Orientation and Jobs4TN.gov registration process. This brief presentation provides an overview of universal programs and services offered through Workforce Investment Network LWIA13, Memphis, Shelby and Fayette Counties, Tennessee Career Centers – American Job Centers. WIN Services include Individual Training Account (ITA), TABE, KeyTrain, John Holland Quiz assessments; Industrial Readiness Training, the National Career Readiness Certificate. Participants will sign up for Jobs4TN.govONLINE, and immediately assigned a Workforce Development Specialist (WDS) to further discuss training and career development opportunities.
Ø TABE – Once a participant is determined suitable and eligible for an Individual Training Account (ITA) request, the assigned WDS will schedule an appointment for the participant to take the TABE assessment. TABE is offered by appointment only Mondays & Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Ø IRT & NCRC Registration & Pre-Testing Sessions – Customers interested in WorkKeys assessment process for the IRT (Industrial Readiness Training) program or the NCRC (National Career Readiness Certificate) will be assigned a WDS and scheduled to return for the Pre-Test & Registration process – Mon or Wed @ 10 a.m. at the Downtown Career Center location ONLY!
IRT REQUIRED documentation:
For More Information – Contact Sandra Bray, GCDF/Training Coordinator - 901.636.7994 – or Patricia Myers, Training Coordinator –
Site Rooms – (MP) Multi-purpose Room (TR) Training Room (DCC) Downtown Career Center (CR) Computer Room Revised: 5/1/15 s.b.
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• Valid Driver’s License or State or Fed Issued ID
• Social Security Card
• Updated Resume
• High School Diploma or GED
• College Transcript (If applicable)
• Pay Stubs (within last 30 days)
• Verification of unearned income (TANF, FS, SSI, Child Support, unemployment, etc.)
• Two references (with complete address and phone number)
• All males born after Jan 1, 1960 must be registered with Selective Service (Registration status may be checked at sss.gov)
For More Information – Contact Sandra Bray, GCDF/Training Coordinator - 901.636.7994 – or Patricia Myers, Training Coordinator –
Site Rooms – (MP) Multi-purpose Room (TR) Training Room (DCC) Downtown Career Center (CR) Computer Room Revised: 5/1/15 s.b.
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NCRC REQUIRED documentation:
• Gov’t issued photo ID (Current)
• SS card OR DD214 or Military ID with SS # on it
•
2. ‘Alternative Job Search Techniques’ – There is more than one way to search for a job. This 2 hour workshop explores various methods in seeking employment using non-traditional job search techniques, with supporting video presentation from renowned experts in the field of career and workforce development.
3. ‘Building the Right Resume’ – 2 hour workshop which explores how to use quantitative and qualitative writing techniques to sell your talents on your resume. Bring your resume for a one on one critique and watch supportive video presentation from renowned experts in the field of job search and career and workforce development.
4. ‘Building the Right Resume Boot Camp’ – Intense 5 hour-Resume Writing Boot Camp. Here participants will have the opportunity to create or update resumes to be used for effective job search efforts. Client will walk away with a Resume Portfolio, 10 copies of their finished resume on professional resume paper, Sample Cover Letter, WIN logo black ink pen and flashdrive. This is a hands-on workshop.
5. ‘Career Choices’ – Is choosing the right college or vocational program too tough of a decision to make on your own? Let us help! This 2 hour workshop focuses on the ‘Holland Code’ Work Personality Quiz. We will discuss the benefits of using the right ‘interest inventory’ to assist you in ‘choosing’ the ‘right’ ‘career path’ tailored to your specific ‘personality’ and ‘emotional intelligence’ needs.
6. ‘Computer Basics 1 & 2’
‘Computer Basics 1’ – (1 Hour) This workshop is designed to take the fear out of using a computer, while focusing on the most basic computer literacy processes. Computer Basics 1 is an overview of
basic computer and Internet terminology, use of hardware, software, and the use of the most commonly used Operating System - Microsoft Windows. Participants will also learn the most effective
strategies on how to use the Internet to find information, while conducting a more effective online job search.
Computer Basics 2 (4 hours) – 'Computer Basics 2' (4 hours) – Participants will be introduced to basic ‘Mouse & Keyboarding Fundamentals’ to improve computer skills and gain the confidence needed
to surf the web for a more effective job search. This workshop will feature online keyboarding & mouse practice sites to be used as a tutorial to assist participants in improving their typing skills and use
of the mouse. Participants will learn Keyboard shortcuts, how to open, close, save, locate saved files, access data, copy, paste text, how to create an online job profile, fill out an company web-based job application, upload resume, cover
letter and certifications.
· Life-long computer learning is essential to today’s job seeker to stay on the cutting edge of new and improved innovations in the modern world of computer technology & the Internet. Participants will walk away with a greater understanding of how the computer can be used as an effective tool to make more informed decisions concerning their overall job search and career development plans. This is a hands-on workshop. Registration WILL BE REQUIRED! Limit 12 – Call the contact info below for Early Bird registration.
7. ‘Employability Skills for Success’ – This 1 hour workshop focuses on the top employable skills for success and job retention as presented in the 2020 Summit, OHIO ‘Quality of Life Project’, Russell M. Pry, Executive. The top ‘employable’ and essential skills targeted – Adaptability, Dependability, Work Ethic, Communications, and Critical Thinking, with Integrity as the NUCLEUS. I’ve added Accountability as the FOUNDATION, supporting the most essential soft skills desired by today’s employers. This workshop also provides a working definition of ‘Emotional Intelligence’ and why today’s job seekers ‘NEED IT’ to ‘GET’ and ‘KEEP’ a Job!
8. ‘Interviewing: Your Key to Employment’ – 2 hour workshop which includes an overview of the interview process, and tips for successful interview preparation: Before the interview – Day of Interview – After the Interview, with supportive video presentation from renowned experts in the field of interview preparation and career development with some discussion about the ‘not so talked about’ interview approaches, including the ‘informational, behavioral and web-based VIDEO interviews’.
9. ‘Jobs4TNONLINE Job Seeker Solutions’ – This 2 hour workshop will focus on learning how to use the many helpful tools and resources on Jobs4TNONLINE. Primary attention will be given to 3 specific areas: ‘How to Build a Resume’, ‘How to Search for a Job’ and ‘How to use the Learning Center’ as additional job aid and tutorial to improve job seeker outcomes and strategies. This is a hands on/interactive workshop with the assistance of (TDOL) Tennessee Department of Labor Career Center Specialists staff.
10. ‘Mock Interviewing Boot Camp’ – 5 hour-Mock Interview Boot Camp. Here participants will have the opportunity to participate in mock interviews for the purpose of improving job seeker interviewing skills and identify areas of improvement. Mock interviews will be facilitated through the use of online resource InterviewStream.com. Expected outcomes: Improved Interviewing Techniques to assist in landing that DREAM JOB.
11. ‘On the Job Success in the First 90 Days’ – This 2 hour workshop explores the best practices in maintaining job retention. We will also discuss the 10 Quickest Ways to Lose Your Job and How to Avoid Them. Workshop is an interactive discussion with supportive video presentation from renowned experts in the field of job search and career and workforce development.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE:
1. arrive for Orientation and/or workshops no later than 15 minutes prior to start time.
2. sign in at the front desk
3. You will be directed to the waiting area
For More Information – Contact Sandra Bray, GCDF/Training Coordinator - 901.636.7994 – or Patricia Myers, Training Coordinator –
Site Rooms – (MP) Multi-purpose Room (TR) Training Room (DCC) Downtown Career Center (CR) Computer Room Revised: 5/1/15 s.b.
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4. you will be further directed by designated win staff to workshop location
For More Information – Contact Sandra Bray, GCDF/Training Coordinator - 901.636.7994 – or Patricia Myers, Training Coordinator –
Site Rooms – (MP) Multi-purpose Room (TR) Training Room (DCC) Downtown Career Center (CR) Computer Room Revised: 5/1/15 s.b.