[Durham INC] Durham Offers Workshop Series for Out-of-Work Professionals

[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:  November 12, 2010

 

 

Durham Offers Workshop Series for Out-of-Work Professionals

Monthly Workshops Facilitated by Industry Professionals; November Workshop Scheduled for Thursday

 

DURHAM, N.C. - Out-of-work professionals interested in sharpening their skills to become more competitive in today's job market should mark their calendars now for a new workshop series designed specifically for adult professionals.

 

Durham JobLink Career Center is now accepting applicants for the Professional Placement Network (PPN), which offers targeted career services to adult professionals through the expansion of networking opportunities, workshops, development of business partnerships, and job referrals. Designed to provide opportunities for mid-to-upper level professionals, who have earned at least $30,000 per year or have received higher education credentials or professional certifications, PPN provides a place for professionals to come together to share ideas, employment leads, and current job market information.  

 

According to Nicholas McCoy, senior workforce development manager for the City's Office of Economic and Workforce Development, the network is tailored for out-of-work professionals who need help re-entering the workforce. "For many out-of-work professionals, they haven't been on a job interview in many years nor have they been through the modern job-search process, which can be very overwhelming and frustrating," McCoy said. "Our goal with the Professional Placement Network is to provide participants with the necessary tools to develop successful networking strategies in today's job market environment. Therefore, we've tailored the series to apply to these types of unemployed professionals, many who have considerable experience, credentials, and salary histories."

 

Workshops are held monthly and will cover topics ranging from social networking to defining career goals to résumé preparation to interviewing skills. This month's workshop will be held on Thursday, November 18, 2010, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Beyú Caffé, located at 335 W. Main Street, Durham. The workshop, focusing on the use of social media and LinkedIn to find employment and networking leads, will be facilitated by Steve Hong, senior web developer and specialist in online marketing with CrossComm, Inc.

 

Additional workshop topics are scheduled as follows, with location information for the 2011 workshops to be confirmed in the coming weeks.

·         December 16, 2010, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - "Who Am I? Taking Personal Inventories" - Main Library Branch, 300 N. Roxboro Street, Durham

·         January 20, 2011, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - "Transitions: Defining Career Goals & Developing Your Plan" - Main Library Branch, 300 N. Roxboro Street, Durham

·         February 17, 2011, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - "Branding Yourself: Resumes that Work/Personal Infomercial" - Location to be determined

·         March 17, 2011, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - "Interviewing: Practice Makes Perfect" - Location to be determined

·         April 21, 2011, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - "Working with Staffing Agencies" - Location to be determined

·         May 19, 2011, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - "Retooling in Today's Economy" - Location to be determined

·         June 16, 2011, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.- "Becoming an Entrepreneur" - Location to be determined

 

Participants interesting in learning more about the Professional Placement Network should contact Sontina Greene, adult program coordinator with the City's Office of Economic and Workforce Development, by e-mail at sontina.greene at durhamnc.gov or by calling (919) 560-4965. 

 

About the Office of Economic and Workforce Development

The City of Durham's Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) seeks to increase the city's tax base through several revitalization initiatives, including new development efforts in the central city area. The department also identifies and recruits target industries as well as assesses and trains Durham residents to fill new jobs. For more information, visit www.DurhamEconomicDevelopment.org. 

 

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