Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Free Event: Combating Job Displacement in Des Moines

Rochelle Rudd (ALOP) works at Kaplan and wanted me to share this in case any of you (or anyone else you know) is interested.



Event: "Combating Job Displacement in Des Moines"

Description: Kaplan University will host a FREE event open to the public to assist displaced workers from recent layoffs that have been hitting the Des Moines metro. Our goal is to prepare displaced workers for the next step whether that is Job Searching, Changing Careers, or Continuing Education.

Multiple sessions will be held covering the following topics:
Effective Job Search Strategies, Unemployment, Resume Development, Strategies for Career Changing, Online Applications, Marketplace Trends, Entrepreneur-SBA, Interviewing Skills, Computer Skills, Online Networking, Utilizing Temp Services, and Furthering Your Education.

Presentations will be given by Principal, CDS Global, Robert Half Technology, Midwest Professional Staffing, Community Support Advocates, 2 The Top, Kaplan University, and Iowa Workforce Development. Computer labs and resume critiquing will also be available.

Date: Friday, March 6th

Time: 12:00-4:00

Where: Kaplan University, 4655 121st Street Urbandale, Iowa 50323

Additional Info: Kaplan University will also be holding a Career Fair open to the public on Thursday, March 12th.

Questions: Contact Lori Gelhaar, 727-6844 or lgelhaar@kaplan.edu

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