Russell Library Career Program

Middletown CT

23 August, 2021

4:14 PM

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Russell Library Career Program Weekly Newsletter August 23 - August 27, 2021 -Our Mission- To stimulate local economy with job growth by providing job seekers support and the necessary tools to prepare them to obtain meaningful and lasting employment. Thursday Morning Virtual Online Job Group with Ben Bissell "Platform to Employment" Thursday August 26, 2021 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. We will be using WebEx for this event. Click here to register and you will receive a link to the meeting prior to the start of the workshop. We will also send out a reminder newsletter with the link this Thursday at 9:30 am. Russell Library Reopens*The Career Center in the library is now open Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm(*Library still closed for programs, workshops and meetings) Need help with your State of Connecticut unemployment?If you are experiencing trouble connecting with the DOL we have some contact suggestions.State of CT DOLConsumer Contact CenterCommissioners Office860-842-9710To contact your local State of Connecticut Representative Click here to find your representative. The Workplace-Platform To EmploymentClasses to Begin Again SoonClick here for more information orContact Ben Bissell - Employment Relations Specialist203-257-0978 Sign up for a Resume Critique or a LinkedIn ReviewIf you would like your resume or LinkedIn Page critiqued by one of our professionalsover the phone just send your request to:Bob Carlson or Christy Billings at the Russell Library. Please note: We are currently experiencing increased demand for this service and itmay take a few weeks to get an appointment. The Career Program is still virtual! All in-house programs are still canceled until further notice.However, we have a full schedule of outstanding presenters.Scroll down to see our virtual online workshops! Future Thursday MorningVirtual Career Program Workshops 10am-12:00 noon09.02.2021 No Job Group09.09.2021 Deb Krawic-"Working with Recruiters and Agencies during the Pandemic" Click here to register.09.16.2021 Adrian Beslagic MBA-BestLogic Staffing. Click here to register.09.23.2021 Mike Rosen President Frannet- Franchising Opportunities. Click here to register. We need one minute of your time (maybe even less). Christy Billings and Bob Carlson would like to thank you for attending our programs. We redesigned our Confidential Self-ID survey to be quick and easy. You only need to do it once this year. Just click here to access the survey. Thank you in advance for completing the survey. It helps us keep the program moving forward. Weekly Job ListingsNew jobs within a ten mile radius of Middletown posted on CTHires Click here to download the latest listing.New jobs with the State of ConnecticutClick here to download the latest listing.Jobs with members of the Middlesex Chamber of CommerceClick here to download the latest listing.American Job Center Virtual RecruitmentsClick here Above Average LLCClick here Bozzuto'sClick here First StudentClick here The HomemaidsClick here Walgreens Practice Skype Interviews with Christy BillingsTime to practice your interviewing skills and make an appointment for a confidential Skype interview from the comfort of your own home. For a free download of Skype on your PC, tablet or phone go to Skype.com. By appointment only. Just email Christy Billings. DOL and Hartford Athletic Veterans and Diversity Hiring Expo September 7, 2021The CT Department of Labor is pleased to partner with Hartford Athletic to host a career hiring expo. This event is opened to all job seekers and is an opportunity for you to connect with hiring employers. Click here for more information and to register. Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc.Careers in Manufacturing, Click here for more information. Got Work? Please let us know. We know folks are getting work. When you do (and you will) just drop us an email and let us know. We will celebrate your success with the ringing of the bell! (you know like that Christmas movie)Also tell us where, when and how you did it and if it's ok to announce it in our newsletter. (you deserve the recognition) Send your email toBob Carlson or Christy Billings. Training Opportunities Below are a number of resources to update your skills or add a new one to your resume.To access these free learning courses below just click below. Universal ClassLifelong learning courses in over 30 subject areas, many offer continuing education units (CEUs). More than 500 courses are available. (Russell Library card required.)TechBoomersOver 100 free courses on every-day technology tasks, including online shopping, participating in social media, and troubleshooting internet connectivity.ALISONFree, self-paced courses on technology topics ranging from core IT skills to game development. Certificates available for professional development courses.CourseraCoursera offers university level courses on a self-paced schedule. Take a short track of professional development classes, or pursue a professional certification. Quote of the Week."Accomplishment will prove to be a journey, not a destination."– Dwight D. Eisenhower ContactBob Carlson ([email protected])and Christy Billings ([email protected])Russell Library Career Program123 Broad St, Middletown, CT 06457 The Russell Library Career Program is funded in part by aCity of Middletown Community Development Block Grant, the Liberty Bank Foundation and the Family of Thomas J. Regan.www.russelllibrary.org