Temporary Healthcare Coverage

If you’re facing a layoff, or considering any type of work transition, be sure to check out this great blog post from GovGab about temporary healthcare coverage.  It describes the various options, from COBRA and special enrollment to private insurance.  Links are provided for more information.

Job Readiness Workshops 3/28/09

Motivating Ourselves to Succeed Together Workshop

Career Development – Dressing for Success – Interviewing Techniques Encouraging – Enlightening – Empowering

The Meeting Place Ministries

Audubon Park Place Apartments – 4th Floor Conference Room

939 Getwell Road (behind Subway)

Saturday, March 28, 2009 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Seating is limited. Please RSVP to 901-491-8623 or

Email: MOST_Workshop@ymail.com, if you are interested in reserving a space.

On-Site Interviews with Staffing Agency will be available.

Please come dressed for interview.

Due to limited seating, no children will be allowed.

Employee Training Program @ United Cerebral Palsy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 4th, 2009

United Cerebral Palsy Re-Launches

Memphis Works Training Programs

Memphis, Tenn: United Cerebral Palsy of the Mid-South (UCP) is responding to the economic crisis by officially re-launching two unique training programs available to all members of our community including those with disabilities and special needs. The programs, Food Service Training Program and Certified Nursing Assistant Program will launch in May at UCP’s Memphis Works Employment Training Center and will provide training to prepare individuals for jobs in food service and nursing assistance. The curriculum for each eight-week program includes both classroom instruction and hands-on learning activities. At the end of each session, students will be offered job placement assistance and job readiness training, such as resume writing and interview skills.

According to Program Instructor, Shirley Matlock, “We have developed two outstanding programs that engage students who come from a variety of different backgrounds, skills sets and ability levels. Our graduates fulfill their goals by living their lives without limits.”

UCP will host Information Session about the programs on

Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. and

Thursdays at 2:00 p.m.

The sessions are presented at

UCP’s Memphis Works Employment Training Center,

4189 Leroy Ave., Memphis TN 38108.

Tuition funding for these new programs may be available through the Memphis Area Career Center and the State of Tennessee Vocational Rehabilitation Division.

For more information please contact, Shirley Matlock at 901-761-4277 ext. 1011 or via e-mail: smatlock@ucpmemphis.org.

United Cerebral Palsy is a grassroots agency dedicated to advancing the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with all disabilities in Shelby County and the Mid-South.  Visit the United Cerebral Palsy’s Website for more information.

Memphis College Fair

The 2009 Memphis College Fair will take place on Wednesday, March 25th.   This college fair will offer students the opportunity to meet one-on-one with admissions representatives from over 75 institutions.  For full details, check out the event website.  But here are the basics:

Memphis College Fair
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
9:00 am – 12:00 pm AND 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Cook Convention Center

How to File for Unemployment Benefits

If you are getting ready to file for unemployment, but are a little uncertain about what to do, the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development has help for you. 

Check out this link for a video on how to file, along with lots of other helpful information.

Job Fairs in April 22 and May 14

Job Fair – Wednesday, April 22, 2009

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Memphis Botanical Gardens

750 Cherry Road

For Details Call

901-386-0596 or 1-877-781-6331

From: employmentguide.com and wiserworker.com

Job Fair - Thursday, May 14, 2009 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Holiday Inn Select Memphis Intl Airport 2240 Democrat Road From: nationalcareerfairs.com

Download of Book – The Difference by Jean Chatsky

The Oprah Winfrey Show is offering a free download of the book The Difference by Jean Chatsky.  The book gives advice on survival during these tough economic times.  It also gives job search strategies.

The download is available until 9:59 a.m Saturday, March 14, 2009.

Enjoy!

Free Fax Services

Do you need to fax your resume to a company?  Please see the information below on how it can be done for free from any computer.

From Kiplinger.com

Fax and mail services. Instead of paying FedEx $1.49 to fax one page, sign up to send free faxes from a provider such as faxZero or K7.net. Save on shipping with the U.S. Postal Service’s priority mail service. You’ll pay just $4.95 to mail an envelope or small box anywhere in the U.S., and your parcel is likely to arrive within two days.

FaxZero is free for 2 faxes a day.  You can send more for a fee that is paid through PayPal.

AARP WorkSearch

The AARP has created WorkSearch to assit older Americans who hope to find more meaningful employment.  The various sections of the site deal with exploring your options, assessing your skills, improving your skills and searching for a job

Free Resume Printing @ FedEx Office

According to this story from the Commercial Appeal, FedEx Office (formerly known as Kinko’s) will provide free resume printing on Tuesday, March 10th. 

FedEx Office “will provide free in-store printing of up to 25 black-and-white resume copies per customer — a $5 to $10 value.”  See the link above for full details or call 1-800-Go-FedEx.

Zoo Jobs

According to WREG, the Memphis Zoo has 40 job openings!  Check out the zoo’s current job postings for more information: Memphis Zoo Jobs.