[Durham INC] Durham Career Conference Begins Friday

[Blalock, Amy]

CITY OF DURHAM

Office of Public Affairs

101 City Hall Plaza

Durham, NC 27701

 

 

News Release

 

For Details, Contact:

Amy Blalock

Sr. Public Affairs Specialist

(919) 560-4123 x 11253

(919) 475-7735 (cell)

Amy.Blalock at durhamnc.gov

 

For Immediate Release:  April 26, 2010

 

 

Durham Career Conference Begins April 30

Free Conference Aims to Empower Jobseekers and Encourage Employer Growth

 

What:              Durham Career Conference 2010

 

Where:            Northgate Mall 

                        1058 W. Club Blvd.

Durham, N.C. 27701

 

When:             Opening Session (near Macy's at Northgate Mall):  Friday, April 30, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

                        Workshops (near Chic-Fil-A at Northgate Mall):  Monday, May 3 through Friday, May 21, 2010, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

                        Career Day (near Chic-Fil-A at Northgate Mall):  Wednesday, May 19, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

                        Follow Up Session (Durham JobLink Career Center, 1105 S. Briggs Ave.):  Thursday, May 20 and Friday, May 21, from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

 

Who:               Durham JobLink Career Center, State of North Carolina Division of Workforce Development, Employment Security Commission (ESC), City of Durham, Durham County Government,  Durham Technical Community College,  ESC Veteran's Department,  Northgate Mall & Associates, National Caucus and Center on Black Aged, Inc., Durham County Department of Social Services, Durham Workforce Development Board, Self-Help Credit Union, Duke University's Human Resources Department, Northgate Sales & Service Training Center, Chic Fil-A, Dress for Success, Zemo Trevathan & Associates, North Carolina Bar Association, JobLink Ex-Offender Program, JobLink Disability Navigator Program, Vocational Rehabilitation, Workforce Investment Act - JobLink - Youth and Adult Programs, and Triangle Research Partners

 

Fast Facts:

·         In an effort to promote employee and employer growth this year, the Durham JobLink Career Center is hosting the Durham Career Conference 2010 for the first time at Northgate Mall.  The conference is free to all Durham residents and employers.

 

·         Mayor William V. "Bill" Bell and County Commissioner Brenda Howerton will attend the April 30th opening session to present certificates of appreciation to the N.C. Department of Commerce and to Northgate Mall & Associates. The N.C. Department of Commerce and Northgate Mall & Associates are being recognized for their support in the "Northgate Project," in which Northgate Mall provided the on-site space and the N.C. Department of Commerce the use of the JobLink Mobile Unit.  

 

·         Beginning with the opening session on Friday, April 30, the "5-Step Challenge" will be explained to conference attendees and why it is critical they participate in all five steps.  According to Tanya Spaulding-Hill, manager for the Durham JobLink Career Center, many  jobseekers are often lacking at least two of the steps noted below, which often delays or prevents job placement.  

 

o   Step 1 - Workshops for jobseekers with topics ranging from career portfolio and imaging to job search strategies to dressing for success.  Workshops tailored for employers will cover topics including human resources law, the value of older workers, and sustainability and strategic planning.

 

o   Step 2 - Videotaped mock interviews where participants will also be able to view their session and receive a constructive review from the person conducting the interview.

 

o   Step 3 - Virtual Résumé Bank is an opportunity for job seekers to leave their résumés with Durham JobLink if they cannot attend Career Day.  Durham JobLink will then forward the résumé to appropriate employers with job vacancies.  Durham residents may also leave their résumé at the Information Table during conference hours.

 

o   Step 4 - Career Day where employers with job vacancies will be present and accepting résumés as well as conducting preliminary interviews.

 

o   Step 5 - Follow-up sessions at the Durham JobLink Career Center where conference attendees will have access to assistance with mailing follow-up letters and e-mails to potential employers they connected with during Career Day.

 

·         In addition to the Career Conference, the Durham JobLink Mobile Unit will also be available for express job searching in the Northgate Stadium 10 parking lot on May 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18.   

 

·         For more information about the Durham Career Conference 2010, visit www.durhamnc.gov/departments/eed/pdf/career_conf_schedule.pdf or contact Spaulding-Hill at (919) 560-6880, ext. 202 or via e-mail at tanya.hill at ncesc.gov.

 

About Durham JobLink Career Center

Durham's JobLink Career Center brings together an array of services geared to help area residents find employment; increase the education and training of the local workforce; and assist area employers in filling job openings.  For additional information about the Durham JobLink Career Center, visit the City's Web site at www.durhamnc.gov/departments/eed/dwdb_joblink.cfm. 

 

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