Try a Job with the U.S. Government

If you are interested in pursuing a job with the Federal Government, now is the time to start researching.  Read this article for more.  Also, you may begin your search at http://www.usajobs.gov/, the official job site of the U.S. Government.

Dress for Success – Career Club for Women

Career Transformation Club “CTC” 

The Career Transformation Club is offered through Dress for Success Memphis and its new Working Woman’s Career Center.

The Career Transformation Club is a Breakfast Club, offering Personal & Professional Support for women who are in transition to a successful career.

When: Every Tuesday beginning October 27, 2009

Time: 9:30am

Where: Dress for Success Memphis 2730 Colony Park Drive, Suite 7 Memphis, TN 38118

Dress for Success Memphis:   Where Success is Our Focus

Phone: 901.363.3100 Fax: 901.363.3788 E-mail: denise@dfsmemphis.org

Dress for Success Memphis

2730 Colony Park Drive, Suite 7 Memphis, TN 38118

Suits to Self-Sufficiency

Job Fair @ Botanic Gardens 10/14/09 10-3

Putting Memphis Back to Work

Date:October 14, 2009

Time:10:00 AM – 3:00 AM

Facility: Memphis Botanical Garden

750 Cherry Road Memphis, TN 38117

Description: Part of the “Putting America Back To Work Job Fair Series”! 15,000 jobs by 2010! National Job Fair Event

Top Employers From The Entire Memphis Region! Dress for Success. Bring Plenty of Resumes All Job Seekers Welcome FREE ADMISSION!

Jobs in Community Training Program in Uptown 8/31/09

Real People Real Jobs Real Change

Job Seekers

Are you looking for a change?

Are you looking for more than just a job?

Are you looking for the right opportunity?

Then Jobs In Community Training Program is for you!

Find your place in Hospitality!

If you are interested in becoming part of the largest and fastest growing industry in the world, Jobs In Community can help! Our 4-week, 80 hour intensive training prepares you for entry-level work within the hospitality industry. After training is completed, we assist with job placement in hotels within the Downtown Memphis area.

All interested persons must schedule an intake interview before being accepted into the program. For a complete training schedule and more program information, please contact the office @ (901) 576-6983. (Participants are required to register with the Career Center & complete TABE testing). All participants must maintain an email address.

HURRY! CALL TODAY!!

The next training begins 8/31/09!

Sign-up now!!!!!

For directions or more info, please call: 901.576.6980.

Uptown Alliance CEDC

314 A.W.Willis Ave. Memphis,TN 38105 (901) 576.6983 www.uptownalliancememphis.org

Uptown Alliance is a 501 ©(3) organization. All donations are tax deductible to the extent the allowed by law.

Thank you for your prayers and continued support.

JobLINC Job Fair-Wed. 7/29 @ Central Library

JobLINC Career and Education Fair Held @ the Library  

JobLINC, the Memphis Public Library & Information Center’s mobile career center, is hosting a Career and Education Fair, Wednesday, July 29, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library (3030 Poplar Avenue), in meeting rooms A, B, and C.  The Career Fair is for adults 18 and over.  Admission is free and 35 organizations have confirmed attendance.

JobLINC has held career fairs for the last few years and attendance has always been brisk. The current state of the economy has the Library expecting the biggest job fair turnout ever. According to a Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s report, the unemployment rate in Shelby County rose to 9.6% in May 2009.   “The Library is a first-responder in many ways,” said Director of Libraries Keenon McCloy.  “On average we see about 8,500 people through our doors each day.  Having that level of contact, you become acquainted with what people need.” McCloy added, “Layoffs and downsizing have deeply affected some residents. In response, we’ve created programs and services customers not only want but need.”  

For more information about the JobLINC Career and Education Fair or other career seeker assistance available at the Library, call (901) 415-2700.

 About JobLINC

Recognized by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation as a model for targeted employment outreach, the JobLINC Bus has been serving the Memphis area since 1990.  The 35-foot bus with computers and internet access provides local job listings, an employment hotline, on-site resume preparation, and career search resource material.  JobLINC visits shopping centers, social service agencies and branch libraries throughout the county. Last year JobLINC assisted more than 1,000 customers with career assistance.

Job Fair at MUL 6/18/09

The Memphis Urban League is sponsoring a Job Fair for Wal-Mart

When: Thursday, June 18, 2009 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Where: The Memphis Urban League 413 N. Cleveland Memphis, TN 38104 901-272-2491

Conducting on-the-spot interviews for:

Assistant managers

Developmental co-managers

Developmental store managers

Applicants are encouraged to Dress for Success!

Career Seminar 5-9-09

From Commercial Appeal page B7, 5/6/09

“A seminar on Career Change Management will be hosted at Immanuel Lutheran School, 6319 Raleigh-LaGrange Road, from 9-1, Saturday 5/9.  A hotdog lunch will be provided.

If you need a new job, are contemplating a career change, or recently lost a job, this seminar is for you.

Topics will include resume writing, interviewing skills and other information, provided by David Henry and Emily Winter.

To reserve a spot or for mor information, contact Shannon Massey or Diane Johnston at 373-4486.”

Free Resume Printing AND Faxing @ Office Depot!

Through May 30th, Office Depot will be offering free copies of resumes (up to 25 single-sided pages) and free faxing (to up to 5 domestic numbers, 25 pages total).  For more information on this offer, please read this press release.  For Office Depot locations, visit the main company page here.

Don’t Forget About the EOC!

The Educational Opportunity Center at Southwest Tennessee Community College is a great resource for adult students who would like to return to school.  The EOC provides counseling, GED preparation assistance, and career guidance.

 

EOC

5390 South Mendenhall Square

Memphis, Tennessee  38115

901.333.6048

Announcing JobLab

JobLab

MEMPHIS PUBLIC LIBRARY & INFORMATION CENTER

2nd MONDAY OF EACH MONTH
9:00 – 12:00 NOON
4th THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
5:30 – 8:30 PM

JOBSEEKER ASSISTANCE

JobLab is an open, staff-assisted lab for jobseekers desiring additional help with:
Job-Related Searches, Resume Writing & Formatting, and Online Applications

What to Bring: a floppy disk or flash drive, and all information (job history, dates of employment, contact information, etc.) that will be needed to create a resume or complete an application.
Typing services, printing capabilities and disks will not be available.

Food & drinks are not permitted in the lab, and it is a cell phone – free zone.

BENJAMIN L. HOOKS CENTRAL LIBRARY

3030 POPLAR AVENUE, MEMPHIS, TN
COMPUTER LAB L-50, 1ST FLOOR

For more information call 415-2700.

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.

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.