WJCS Offering Free Workshops to Women Looking for Jobs/Job Change

WHITE PLAINS, January 29 – With funding from the Leir Chartable Foundations, WJCS has launched Women-Helping-Women, a series of free workshops for women who are unemployed or seeking transition to other jobs.  Registration is required.  Please contact W-H-W Project Director Lenore Rosenbaum at 761-0600 X308 or lrosenbaum@wjcs.com.

The schedule is as follows:

Wednesday, February 24          9:15-11:15 AM

Location: WJCS, 845 North Broadway, White Plains

8 Steps to LinedIn Success  -- Explore the power and reach of LinkedIn, one of the most powerful networking tools on the planet. 

The following workshops will be held at Greenburgh Town Hall, Town Board Conference Room, 177 Hillside Avenue, Greenburgh, NY

Thursday, February 25            9:30-11:30 AM

Thriving While Unemployed -- Being out of work can be very scary.  It can also be a great opportunity to stop and look at your work life -- where you’ve been and where you want to go. 

Wednesday, March 3             9:30-11:30 AM

Managing your Finances While Unemployed in the Current Economy – Learn  proven tips and techniques to manage your finances, set up a budget and successfully survive the economic downturn. 

Tuesday, March 9                      1:00-3:00 PM

How to Look Your Very Best: Project Your Best Image & Update Your “Total Look”  -  Focus on how to transform your wardrobe, choose appropriate make-up to maximize your image and self-confidence as you head for an interview. 

Thursday, March 18                    9:30-11:30 AM

Getting Yourself Organzied & Staying Organized -- Get insights, tips and suggestions for managing your job search.  Learn how to organize all the steps you need to take to land your new job.

Monday, March 22                    1:00-3:00 PM

Mindfulness Meditation and Stress Reduction to Overcome the Challenge of the Job Search -- Learn the stress reduction techniques to become centered and present as you deal with the stresses of unemployment, the job search and related difficulties in the current  economy.