- Mon, Mar 1
- 10:00 am - noon
| - Preparing for Employment: Job Searching
- Presented by: PRC's Employment Specialists
- Where are the employers and how do I find openings in my chosen career? Join us as we explore the many different ways and approaches to locating employers and potential jobs.
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- Tue, Mar 2
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
| - Career Counseling Drop-In
- Presented by: Julie Salzman, MS, NCC - PRC Vocational Counselor
- Do you have an idea for a career but don’t know what to do next? Do you get lost on the Internet during career exploration? Bring your questions about career search, research, and exploration to the computer lab to have them answered. This is open to all active PRC Employment Services clients and will be handled on a on a drop-in basis.
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- Mon, Mar 8
- 10:00 am - noon
| - Preparing for Employment: Resumes
- Presented by: PRC's Employment Specialists
- Learn how to write a resume that will produce results. This workshop includes worksheets to organize work history, sample resumes, and tips. Learn how to position a work history gap in your resume and emphasize your results.
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- Mon, Mar 8
- 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
| - Department of Rehabilitation Workshop for the Mental Health Community
- If you have a mental health diagnosis and wish to receive job search assistance services through PRC, you must be referred and authorized for services by the California Department of Rehabilitation (DoR). If you are not enrolled with DoR and wish to receive services from PRC, please attend this workshop to find out more about DoR and how to enroll.
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- Thu, Mar 11
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
| - Resume Lab (Drop In)
- Presented by: PRC's Employment Specialists
- Are you working on your resume? Do you have questions about formatting? Have you attended the Resume workshop but need further assistance? Julie and Brian will be available in the 10th Floor Computer Room for one-on-one assistance for your resume and cover letter questions in this NEW Resume Lab.
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- Mon, Mar 15
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
| - Preparing for Employment: Cover Letters
- Presented by: PRC's Employment Specialists
- This workshop will reveal how to write a great cover letter and will supply you with dozens of professional written cover letter samples in easy to use formats.
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- Tue, Mar 16
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
| - Department of Rehabilitation Workshop for the Mental Health Community
- Presented by: PRC's Employment Specialists
- If you have a mental health diagnosis and wish to receive job search assistance services through PRC, you must be referred and authorized for services by the California Department of Rehabilitation (DoR). If you are not enrolled with DoR and wish to receive services from PRC, please attend this workshop to find out more about DoR and how to enroll.
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- Wed, Mar 17
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
| - Researching Careers: Informational Interviewing
- Presented by: PRC's Employment Specialists
- Are you weighing your career options? If you have a couple of ideas but are unsure which path to follow, it could mean that you need more information. Join us to learn how informational interviewing can help you to discover the realities of your dream, or practical, job.
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- Mon, Mar 22
- 10:00 am - noon
| - Preparing for Employment: Interviewing
- Presented by: PRC's Employment Specialists
- Learn the secrets of professional interviewing, and what questions employers are most likely to ask. Practice your techniques and learn how to overcome your fears.
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- Tue, Mar 23
- 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
| - "If Only I Knew What I Wanted to Do…": Match Your Talents with Today's Job Market
- Presented by: Julie Salzman, MS, NCC - PRC Vocational Counselor
- Identify and validate your preferred skills, knowledge and abilities. Then learn how you can apply them in jobs that fit your values, interests and personality. This personalized workshop combines self-exploration with realistic job market information to help you tame the job jungle! Online resources and a take-home workbook will also be provided. Advanced registration required.
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- Wed, Mar 24
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
| - Job Club: Skill Scan
- Presented by: PRC's Employment Specialists
- Join us for a fun, interactive workshop using an activity called Skills Scan that will allow you to explore and identify your “transferable skills.” Can you… coordinate people, work outdoors, manage records, negotiate, use your hands, or create images? Let’s find out together! This is a very useful tool that can assist you with your resume, cover letter, interview skills, and overall job search.
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