[Fredslist] Free Programs in Response to the Economic Downturn
Corey Bearak
Bearak at aol.com
Mon Mar 29 20:39:30 EDT 2010
FYI
Pass on to those who might need the info.
Corey Bearak, Esq.
Government & Public Affairs Counselor
CoreyBearak.com
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On Mar 29, 2010, at 9:58 AM, Connect to Care <Connect-to-
Care at jbfcs.org> wrote:
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> April Workshop Listing
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> For a complete list of workshops and information on pre-
> registration, visit www.jcprograms.org/connect-to-care
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> All workshops are free of charge.
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> I-PREP
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> Thursday, April 1, 12:30 – 2:00 PM
> held at F·E·G·S Employment & Career Transition Services
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> I-PREP (Interview, Preparation and Review for the Emerging
> Professionals), run by F·E·G·S Employment and Career Transition
> Services, is a mock-interview session design to provide you with an
> opportunity to practice your interviewing skills and gain a newfound
> confidence. You will be matched with two interviewers (volunteers f
> rom New York Cares) who will interview you and give you feedback and
> advice on best interviewing practices. Pre-registration is required
> : 212-524-1790 / connect-to-care at fegs.org
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> Also offered on: Thursday, April 15 and Thursday, April 29
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> LinkedIn I
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> Thursday, April 1, 2:00 – 3:30 PM
> held at F·E·G·S Employment & Career Transition Services
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> You’ve heard all the buzz about LinkedIn, but what is it? This works
> hop will cover the basics of how to use LinkedIn. We will offer a st
> ep-by-step guide to creating a profile, uploading contacts, and begi
> nning to network online. This workshop is delivered by F·E·G·S
> Employment and Career Transition Services. Pre-registration is requi
> red: 212-524-1790 / connect-to-care at fegs.org
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> Yoga and Jewish Meditation for Stress Relief
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> Thursday, April 1st, 6:30 – 8 PM
> Held at Congregation Mt. Sinai
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> Learn how to use gentle yoga, Jewish meditation and contemplative
> techniques to find relaxation, healing and a sense of peace and
> connection in difficult times. Learn tools and techniques to bring
> home and use in your daily life. All levels of yoga and meditation
> practitioners welcome, including beginners. Bring a yoga mat if you
> have one, and wear comfortable clothing. Workshop conducted by
> Alison Laichter, Founder and Executive Director of the Jewish
> Meditation Center of Brooklyn and Jessica Klaitman, LCSW and
> certified yoga teacher. A Free Workshop. To register, call (212) 399- 2685 ext 206
> or email connect-to-care at jbfcs.org
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> Computer Lab Mentoring
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> Wdnesday, April 2, 1:00 – 2:30 PM
> held at F·E·G·S Employment & Career Transition Services
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> Interested in improving your Microsoft office skills? Work with a
> tutor in a small group setting and get assistance in improving your
> Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills. The session will be facilitated
> by a former Computer Systems Professor and will be offered every
> Monday. Space is limited to 7 individuals. This workshop is
> delivered by F·E·G·S Employment and Career Transition Services.
> Pre-registration is required: 212-524-1790 / connect-to-care at fegs.org
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> Also offered on: Mondays, April 5, April 12, April 19, April 26; and
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> Fridays, April 9, April 16, April 23, April 30
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> Navigating Successful Career Change
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> Wednesday, April 7, 2:00 – 3:30 PM
> held at F·E·G·S Employment & Career Transition Services
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> With the changing job market, some job seekers have had significant
> challenges in securing interviews, obtaining job offers and
> maintaining employment. If the current market has necessitated
> considering a career change or if you just want to change careers,
> there are strategies that will help you market yourself effectively.
> This workshop will address how to effectively make a transition and
> increase your marketability to employers. We will discuss tools to
> determine trends in the market, strategies for remaining motivated
> and more. This workshop is delivered by F·E·G·S Employment and
> Career Transition Services. Pre-registration is required: 212-524-17
> 90 / connect-to-care at fegs.org
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> Credit Reports, Credit Scores, and Improving Your Credit
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> Wednesday, April 7th, 4:00 – 5:30 PM
> Held at JCC in Manhattan
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> Access and understand your credit report and its impact on your
> finances. A financial counselor from the New York Legal Financial
> Group (NYLAG) will discuss the factors that impact your FICO score,
> how to check and dispute your credit report, and how to improve your
> credit rating through tangible means and financial products. A Free
> workshop. Registration code: SCCCRE00W0 To register, call (646) 505-5708
> or visit www.jccmanhattan.org
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> Introduction to Professional Online Social Networking
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> Thursday, April 8, 10:00 – 11:30 AM
> held at F·E·G·S Employment & Career Transition Services
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> Did you know that you can do strategic effective networking from the
> privacy of your own home? We all remember the days when
> “networking” meant attending a breakfast or dinner and exchanging
> business cards with promises to meet in the future. From social netw
> orks like Facebook and Twitter to business sites like LinkedIn, onli
> ne meeting places are linking professionals across the country and a
> cross the world. Please join our Online Social Networking seminar as
> we unlock the keys to effective social networking as part of your j
> ob search. This workshop is delivered by F·E·G·S Employment and
> Career Transition Services. Pre-registration is required: 212-524-17
> 90 / connect-to-care at fegs.org
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> Develop a Strong Resume
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> Thursday, April 13, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
> held at F·E·G·S Employment & Career Transition Services
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> Your resume is one of the most important tools you will need to land
> that next interview. Employers need to see that you are not only an
> outstanding individual, but also the best person for their job. In
> this workshop we will go over a variety of resume types as well as
> how your resume may vary depending on your level of experience, if
> you are a career changer or if you are applying for jobs in a
> variety of disciplines. We will discuss practical ways to make your
> skills and experience stand out on paper, and look at strategies to
> make your resume demonstrate that you are the ideal candidate for
> the job! This workshop is delivered by F·E·G·S Employment and
> Career Transition Services. Pre-registration is required: 212-524-17
> 90 / connect-to-care at fegs.org
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> Also offered on: Tuesday, April 27
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> From Strength to Strength: Jewish Spiritual Support As You Seek
> Employment
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> Tuesday, April 13th, 2:30 – 4 PM
> Held at JBFCS
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> The economic downturn challenges us to search for hope and build
> resilience. You are not alone. Twice a month we will draw strength
> and support from Jewish stories, poetry, rituals, songs, and more –
> and from one another. Gather new perspectives and insights, while s
> haring ideas about how to remain optimistic during these very tough
> times. Registration required at (212) 399 – 2685 ext 206 or connect-to-care at jbfcs.o
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> LinkedIn II
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> Wednesday, April 14, 10:00 – 11:30 AM
> held at F·E·G·S Employment & Career Transition Services
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> This workshop will cover all basic aspects of using LinkedIn
> including invitations, inbox messages, profile searches, editing and
> managing your profile. It will also go over a few unique features
> such as network updates, answers, groups, job search, and
> recommendations. You must have a profile or have attended LinkedIn I
> in order to attend. This workshop is delivered by F·E·G·S
> Employment and Career Transition Services. Pre-registration is requi
> red: 212-524-1790 / connect-to-care at fegs.org
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> Presenting Yourself in a Positive Way
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> Wednesday, April 14th, 2:00 – 3:30 PM
> Held at Riverdale Y
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> Learn how to package yourself and your accomplishments in a positive
> light and to develop skills to cope with negative thoughts. This
> hands-on interactive workshop with Lisa Licht Hirsch, Ph.D., Senior
> Psychologist at the Beatman Center of JBFCS will teach tools to curb
> negative thinking and foster a more constructive and effective
> approach to dealing with life’s challenges. Registration required a
> t (212) 399 – 2685 ext 206 or connect-to-care at jbfcs.org
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> Recession Breakfast: Strategies for Moving Forward
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> Thursday, April 15th, 9:30 – 11:00 AM
> Held at JCC in Manhattan
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> Bagels and conversation on different topics for those impacted by
> the economic downturn. Share ideas, swap resources, learn coping
> strategies and stay motivated. Section 4: Who am I Now? A Free
> workshop. Registration code SCCRTN01-04W0. To register, call (646) 505-5708
> or visit www.jccmanhattan.org
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> How To Network A Room and A Surprise Event
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> Tuesday, April 20th, 6:30 – 9:00 PM
> Held at Congregation Beth Elohim
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> Join us for a surprise event (TBA) and workshop on networking
> different types of events---all opportunities to meet new people,
> exchange ideas, collaborate, generate new business and help others.
> This workshop will focus on mastering the art of working the room.
> We will engage you in a Speed Networking for the second half of this
> workshop. Offered in partnership with Brownstone Brooklyn
> Synagogues, JBFCS and FžEžGžS. To register, call (212) 399- 2685 ext
> 206 or email connect-to-care at jbfcs.org
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> Access to Health Care: Health Insurance Options in New York State
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> Thursday, April 22nd, 12:00 – 1:30 PM
> Held at 14th St. Y
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> The loss or reduction in hours of a job can cause many hardships,
> including losing employer-provided health insurance. Remaining
> uninsured is very risky and can lead to added debt and financial
> burdens. This workshop offered by the New York Legal Assistance
> Group (NYLAG) will provide information about the availability of
> health insurance after being laid off or losing a job, including
> COBRA, private, and the various public health insurance options for
> children and adults. A Free Workshop. RSVP to Dana at 646-395-4336
> or dana_federbush at 14streety.org
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> From Strength to Strength: Jewish Spiritual Support As You Seek
> Employment
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> Tuesday, April 27th, 2:30 – 4:00 PM
> Held at JBFCS
>
> The economic downturn challenges us to search for hope and build
> resilience. You are not alone. Twice a month we will draw strength
> and support from Jewish stories, poetry, rituals, songs, and more –
> and from one another. Gather new perspectives and insights, while s
> haring ideas about how to remain optimistic during these very tough
> times. Registration required at (212) 399 – 2685 ext 206 or connect-to-care at jbfcs.o
> rg
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> Keys to Effective Networking
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> Thursday, April 29, 10:00 – 11:30 AM
> held at F·E·G·S Employment & Career Transition Services
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> There are many different strategies to find a job. We will look at a
> variety of techniques that can help you become a more effective job
> seeker. The discussion will focus on the most effective methods of
> finding the 85% of jobs that are never advertised. This workshop is
> delivered by F·E·G·S Employment and Career Transition Services.
> Pre-registration is required: 212-524-1790 / connect-to-care at fegs.org
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> How to Search for a Job in Today’s Job Market
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> Thursday, April 29th, 4:00 – 5:30 PM Held a
> t Washington Heights Congregation
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> Beginning a job search can be overwhelming, but not if you know
> where to look. In this workshop you will learn the best places to
> search for jobs, as well as discover how to access the hidden job
> market through networking. We will discuss various networking
> techniques and the best way to divide your time when job hunting.
> This workshop offered by FžEžGžS. Employment and Career Transition
> Services is suited for people who are either looking to re-enter the
> workforce or are trying to transition their career. JBFCS Resource
> Specialists will provide an overview of UJA-Federation of New York’s
> Connect to Care Initiative which take aim at the impact of the econ
> omic downturn. This program is offered in partnership with the YM &
> YWHA of Washington Heights / Ventures. To register, email connect-to-care at jbfcs.org
> or call (212) 399 – 2685 ext. 206 or call Orit 212.569.6200 ext 23
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> About Connect to Care: JBFCS is excited to be a lead agency of UJA-
> Federation of New York's Connect to Care. This initiative takes aim
> at the impact of this economic downturn in the Jewish community. If
> you have been impacted since early 2008, this program provides a
> broad array of coordinated service, including:
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> Employment and career-transition services, including job networking
> opportunities and career seminars.
> Financial consultation, debt counseling, and budget assistance.
> Legal services.
> Supportive counseling and Jewish spiritual care.
> Loan Assistance.
> · This initiative runs out of the Rita J. Kaplan Jewish Conn
> ections Programs at JBFCS:
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> (212) 399-2685 ext 206
> email: connect-to-care at jbfcs.org
> website: http://jcprograms.org/connect-to-care
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> About Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services: For over 100 y
> ears, the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services, Inc. has b
> een at the forefront of providing help and support to New Yorkers in
> need through a wide range of child and family programs. Learn more...
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> To be removed from this email list, contact: connect-to-care at jbfcs.org
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