Transition Services for Dislocated Workers
Define Your Future - Career Development and Transition Services
Out of work? Looking for a new career direction?
The Career Centers at Tri-C provide FREE assistance to any Northeast Ohio resident who is in career transition. Whether you are unemployed, want to find a new job, or are thinking about a career change, gaining higher academic credentials can be an important factor in helping you qualify for current career opportunities
FREE educational support system for dislocated workers who want to pursue college degrees or other retraining programs. Academic and financial advising also available. Make a seamless transition to four-year colleges and universities. We can show you how.
Services include:
- FREE career exploration and job planning
- Job search preparation
- Skills and interests assessments
- Job placement assistance
- FREE individual job coaching and group workshops
Workshop Topics:
Resumes That Get Results (3 hrs) Understand the purpose of a resume, how to develop an effective resume and review the general guidelines and parts of a “resume that WILL get results”. Opportunity to put together the initial building blocks of a resume including a summary, work history, job responsibilities and accomplishments
Developing Your Job Search - Plan Explore the importance of having a Job Search Plan. Learn about the general guidelines and key parts for an effective Job Search Plan. You will also have more insight to evaluate your target list for your job search.
Networking...Get With It - Learn how to network to get your message out – to get referrals and gain insight into your target market. This session will help you understand what “networking” is and the role it plays in your job search. You will also get practical advice on how to break through any resistance to “networking” and learn that it is the most important tool you can use when looking for a job.
Ace That Interview Review general guidelines to improve your interviewing skills. Gain insight to “behind the scenes” to understand the interview process, types of interviews, overcoming obstacles and avoiding common mistakes. Practice your interviewing and receive valuable feedback pertaining to your strengths and areas for improvement. Topics to be covered are Basic Guidelines, Traditional Questions, Behavioral Based Questions and Telephone Interviews.
Funding provided through: The Cleveland Foundation