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Phoenix Workforce Connection
Join us at our Volunteer Fair where you can meet with organizations such as AZ Humane Society; the AZ Children’s Hospital; Sun Sounds; Catholic Social Services; Phoenix Youth at Risk; State of AZ; City of Phoenix and more. Help others while you help yourself! Equal Opportunity Employer/Program Auxiliary Aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Please contact 602-262-6776 or City TTY Relay / 602-534-5500 as early as possible to coordinate needed arrangements.
• Network with those who share your interests
• Enhance marketability and skills
• Keep your resumé active
Phoenix Workforce Connection
9801 North 7th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85020
JOIN US FROM . . . 9 to noon, Thursday, June 25, 2009
Phoenix Workforce Connection Volunteer Fair
The Phoenix Workforce Connection (PWC) offers workforce, employment, training and career information in the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Volunteer Fair at Phoenix Workforce Connection
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New resources for Greater Phoenix Area Job Seekers.
The non-profit community support group formerly known as “Scottsdale Job Network” is expanding to cover much more of the valley of the Sun and is re-branding to SJN.
Phoenix Jobs resources have been added to the SJN Blog.
Some of the featured resources include Jobing.com, the Scottsdale Job Network Phoenix Jobs Job Board and the City of Phoenix Phoenix Jobs at Phoenix.gov.
Please stop by and take a look. We think you will find some of these SJN resources valuable in your job search.
Plan to visit us at our next meeting on TUES, SEPT 4, 2007
Guest speaker:
Robert Meade,
Recruiting Manager
DBL Distributing LLC
(480) 422-7763
Learn about this actively growing Scottsdale company, its history, products and services, growth plans, and staffing needs. Rob will discuss strategies to learn the skills hiring managers are seeking and how to communicate those skills effectively during an interview.
Meetings are held on the first and third TUESDAY mornings, from 9:00-11:30 AM. We are a community group that meets at and uses space provided free of charge by:
Temple Chai
4645 East Marilyn Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85032
Temple Chai is centrally located just east of the Piestawa Freeway (Route 51) and south of the loop 101. Marilyn Road is just west of Tatum Blvd. between Thunderbird and Greenway Roads.
Meetings are open to the public.
There are no meeting fees or membership dues.
We appreciate donations to cover our operating costs.
SJN is a non-profit community group of business leaders and volunteers. We are not a job placement forum, and we do not match candidates to openings nor do we send resumes to employers or recruiters. There is no guarantee of employment either directly through this group or as a result of association with SJN.
We do, however, provide education in the job search process and all attendees have the opportunity to meet and work with people who offer support and guidance during employment transition.
Visit SJN Here.
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How to Sell Your Value as a Job Seeker. Scottsdale Job Network (SJN) is a group of job seekers and others volunteering their time to help them in their career transitions. The group attracts speakers from industry, technology, government, finance, coaching and recruiting to discuss job search fundamentals including developing a marketing plan, writing a resume, networking and interviewing. The value of the SJN lies in the skills, business networks and personal passions of our members. Membership is open to everyone willing to share their skills and anyone interested in local networking or in need of employment transition support. Attendance is required at one meeting to become a member. Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM at Temple Chai, 4645 E. Marilyn Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032. NEXT MEETING: TUESDAY, JULY 17 Guest speaker: Jack Lindsley, Sandler Sales Institute, “How to Sell Your Value as a Job Seeker”
All people, including prospective employers, make judgments about us early in the conversation. Learn how to communicate with a prospective employer in a way that will have them doing a “sales job” on you instead of you on them. ________________________ Scottsdale Job Network (SJN) is a non-profit community group of business leaders and volunteers. We are not a job placement forum, and we do not match candidates to openings nor do we send resumes to employers or recruiters. There is no guarantee of employment either directly through this group or as a result of association with SJN. We do, however, provide education in the job search process and all attendees have the opportunity to meet and work with people who offer support and guidance during employment transition. CONTACT US:
E-mail: info@scottsdalejobnet.com
Voice-mail: (480) 513-1491
Bill Austin
AZhttp, Inc.
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JOIN US TO CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY!
JULY 3 – “BEACH PARTY” AND LUNCH . . .
For Independence Day, many people head for the hills or the beach planning picnics, fireworks and fun. For those of us staying in town for the 4th of July holiday, Scottsdale Job Network offers the opportunity for fun networking!
Scottsdale Job Network is planning a Beach Party (without the ocean) at the Tuesday, July 3 meeting, 9:00 A.M.-12:30 P.M.
Members are encouraged to leave business attire at home. Arrive early (9 AM) for networking and socializing–come dressed in casual clothes. Shorts, sun dresses, floral shirts, patriotic colors, plus sun glasses and straw hats are the preferred dress code!
Stay after the business meeting for a deli lunch (no charge and donations accepted) and more networking-socializing!
Meeting presentation:
Eric Walton, Chief Operating Officer
Camisa Technologies and SJN Board Member
Post Interview Strategies: What Next?
This meeting will provide you with practical tools and techniques to follow up after all types of interviews. You’ll learn how to write quality thank you notes, and ways to communicate them. During the session we will practice follow-up discussions and other techniques designed to keep the employer interested, how to stand out among all the other interviewees, and how to get the job.
For more information:
Web: http://www.scottsdalejobnet.com/
E-mail: info@scottsdalejobnet.com
Voice mail: (480) 513-1491
About Scottsdale Job Network
The Scottsdale Job Network is a non-ecumenical group of community-minded business, government, education and non-profit professionals who volunteer their skills, experience and time to support the job and career transitions of others. Membership is open to people who are unemployed or under-employed, and those who are willing to network, share their skills and help others.
Vision: Scottsdale Job Network (SJN) is the premier career transition support group in the Valley.
Mission: Scottsdale Job Network (SJN) provides low or no cost basic training, personal connections, access to resources and moral support for job seekers through a Valley-wide network of passionate volunteers.
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Arizona Center for Divorce Education – Free Divorce Seminar
OPEN YOUR EYES ABOUT DIVORCE
Educational Seminar – Tuition is: Zero Dollars.
(Scottsdale, AZ – May 23, 2007) – 21 million marriages ended in divorce in 2000. The Arizona Center for Divorce Education, established in 2004, was formed by a group of professionals to help educate and assist individuals and couples with the financial, legal, and emotional issues faced during the divorce process. Thursday June 7th they will be holding a Free Divorce Seminar, where a team of experts will advise on the financial, legal, and emotional pitfalls to avoid during divorce proceedings. Participants will learn how to protect retirement benefits, credit rating, emotional health, and determine a fair division of assets. The seminar is open to the public free of charge, and will be held from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at the Franciscan Renewal Center 5802 E Lincoln Dr Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 in the Brother Anthony Room.
“Divorce can be complicated. The decision to divorce comes with many options and considerations,” Cody Hayes, founder of the Arizona Center for Divorce Education. “The experts at the Arizona Center for Divorce Education address the legal, financial and emotional issues associated with divorce and are dedicated to helping the public become educated on the process in order to better prepare and protect themselves.”
The Arizona Center for Divorce Education is an educational organization comprised of experts in the areas of Arizona divorce law, mental and emotional health/well being, asset protection, credit protection, home and living options, child support, child custody and spousal maintenance. For more information, contact the Arizona Center for Divorce Education at (602) 373-8485 or visit http://www.azcde.org/ to register for their upcoming seminars.
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SPECIAL EVENT WORKSHOP
MON, MAR 26, 8 AM – 2:30 PM
Exploring Your Passion – Putting It To Work
Have you ever awakened in the morning feeling stuck in your job search or in your current position and frustrated that you had no other career options that inspired or motivated you to take action?
The purpose of this one-day workshop is to assist people who may be stuck in their job search or in their current jobs. Often individuals limit themselves to what they “have always done” because it was the career that defined them for many years. They tend to lose sight of the many skills and strengths that they have developed through their life experience.
For those of you who have suspected that you were falling short of your passion or “calling,” this workshop may be of help to you! The program is designed to highlight tools to assist individuals determine where they might be stuck and to begin to identify their strengths, talents and preferences.
Facilitator: Maria Wojtczak has 20+ years of organization development (OD) experience and worked with a wide range of organizations. She brings extensive experience in the field of adult learning concepts, and in the design and facilitation of adult learning experiences. In her OD practice, Maria coached senior leadership and consulted with senior executives, high-level education personnel, as well as middle management. Maria’s focus, in her consulting practice and in her business, is organizational effectiveness and the development of individuals. Maria is a graduate of the University of Michigan and a member of SJN’s Board.
Pre-registration date extended to March 19: Seating is limited to 25 participants. Register by sending email confirming your attendance to Chris Payne, cpayne46@cox.net. Send $20 check (for materials) payable to Scottsdale Job Network at the following address:
Scottsdale Job Network
P.O. Box 25674
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Workshop location:
Catholic Community of the Blessed Sacrament Church
11300 N. 64th Street
Scottsdale, Arizona 85254
Lunch: Bring a sack lunch.
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Free Phoenix Workshop on Homeowners Associations and Related Laws
Phoenix residents can learn what the most common legal issues facing homeowner associations are, and how federal and state laws impact their ability to govern, during a free workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, at Phoenix City Hall, assembly room A, first floor, 200 W. Washington St.
The workshop is one of a series of seminars sponsored by the city of Phoenix Neighborhood Services Department that focuses on neighborhood improvement.
Future workshops include how to create a neighborhood newsletter, graffiti training and tool lending program and how Phoenix residents can reduce blight and neighborhood preservation ordinance violations.
The workshops are free, but registration is required. A complete listing of the workshops can be found at phoenix.gov/NSD.
For more information or to register for the classes, call 602-534-8444.
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Job Network:
If you are looking for a great Job Network, join Scottsdale Job Network for their next meeting, Tuesday, March 20. Resumes will be reviewed frm 9 to 9:30 am and Katie Pushor, President and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce will present New Tricks in Networking at 9:30. The meeting will be held at
Temple
Chai,
4645 East Marilyn Road, PhoenixFor more information, go to Scottsdale Job Network
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New Tricks in Networking
New Tricks in Networking-Scottsdale Job Network Upcoming Meeting Topic.
Katie Pushor , President and CEO Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce will discuss new tricks in networking.
NEXT MEETING: MARCH 20, 9:30-11:30 AM
Katie Pushor, President and CEO
Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
New Tricks in Networking
Katie Pushor will discuss the current state of the Phoenix economy, growth and job market. Katie will also provide information and insight into social networks like the Phoenix chamber, and offer stories of the many job transitions and “new tricks’” she has had to learn as she has gone from accounting to marketing to consulting to government to non-profit. Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 A.M. at Temple Chai, 4645 East Marilyn Road, Phoenix.
The Temple is located just east of the Piestawa Freeway (Route 51) and South & West of the loop 101 (PIMA FREEWAY SECTION). Temple Chai is on the west side of Tatum Blvd. between Thunderbird and Greenway Roads.
Click here for a location map on MapQuest
Resume reviews are offered on the third Tuesday before the meeting, 9:00-9:30 A.M.
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Grant Workshop to Assist with Low-Income Historic Rehabilitation
The city of Phoenix Historic Preservation Office will host a grant workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Phoenix Youth At Risk Building, 1001 E. Pierce St. (north of Van Buren Street), to assist property owners of designated historic homes whose income qualifies them to receive financial assistance on rehabilitation projects.
The workshop will help applicants learn about the program, how to complete an application and the funding process.
The Low-Income Historic Housing Rehabilitation Program was created to encourage the repair and rehabilitation of historic residential properties while providing housing opportunities for persons and families with low incomes.
The program funds critical structural stabilization, and repair and rehabilitation of historic exterior features such as roofs, exterior walls and porches. All projects are required to meet city historic preservation guidelines.
Funding requests can range from $2,000 to $25,000.
For more information or to download an application, visit, phoenix.gov/historic. For more information or to arrange for special accommodations at the workshop, call in advance to 602-261-8699. Seating is limited.
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