After 18 years in her former job with a large company as an office manager, Bonnie has been unemployed since November 2009. Since that time, she has developed a survival routine. Every morning, she heads to her local One Stop Career Center, where she is learning new computer skills, then walks her dogs. Bonnie says: ‘Being outside and being with other people makes all the difference.’ | • Watch Video
Find disability resource specialists who help individuals with disabilities ‘navigate’ through available programs and services in the local One Stop Career Center system.
Meet a young single mother who moved beyond feeling ‘stuck’ by exploring a career in carpentry with the help of her local One Stop Career Center. Also, we’ll introduce you to a saleswoman who’s changing directions after 26 years at the same company with the help of a job search support group. Also, we examine the foreclosure boom in New York City and how to make sure you avoid foreclosure scams.
Meet a woman pursuing a third degree in hopes of landing a new job and a former chemist returning to work after raising her family. Our expert interview offers insight into an organization that helps women transition back into the workplace. Also, learn about how your local One Stop Career Center can help you. Plus, we’ll also go over resume format, and let you know how to avoid diploma scams.
At age 38, Melissa already has a degree in business management and business economics, but after getting laid off, she was not able to find a job in her area that would meet her financial needs. Working with her local One Stop Career Center, she applied for federal grants and took out loans, and is now going back for a third degree, aimed at landing her a medical administration position.
Melissa says: ‘It’s still scary. Even if I get done [with my degree], is there going to be something out there when I’m done? Because there’s not a guarantee.’ | • Watch Video
One Stop Career Centers offer convenient, no-cost job search services such as counseling, resume development, workshops, computer/Internet access, access to phones, faxes and copiers, adult basic education, job placement assistance and more. Find the location and contact information of a career center in your area here. Or, click here to learn more about how a One Stop Career Center can help you.
Learn more about special opportunities for veterans at your local one stop career center. Or, call 1-800-342-3358 and ask for the Veterans Coordinator.
