The Los Angeles Job Corps is gearing up for a nationwide effort to give young people an up-close look at the world of work by letting them shadow various “career mentors” in their places of work.  Groundhog Job Shadow Day 2010, a national initiative to engage students in a "real-life" work setting providing them with opportunities to "shadow" a workplace mentor for one day.

Job Corps Center is the nation’s largest job training program for young adults provides academic, vocational, and social skills training to more than 70,000 students at 122 residential Job Corps centers nationwide.

On Tuesday, February 2nd, local employers will host students to Job Shadow as part of Groundhog Job Shadow Day 2010, a nationwide effort to give young people an up-close look at the world of work by letting them shadow various "career mentors" in their places of work. If you or your company is not available on the 2nd, you can also select another day during the month of February.

National Groundhog Job Shadow Day is a coordinated effort of America’s Promise - The Alliance for Youth, Junior Achievement, the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Labor. National partners include the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) and is made possible through the support local sponsor PIHRA Foundation, Jobing Foundation, YWCA of Greater Los Angeles and NAAAHRLA.

We are looking for companies like yours to take a day and host a shadow day at your workplace. We are also looking for volunteers to help conduct pre-workshops to help gear the students for their shadow experience.

For more information about how you can get involved, please contact:

sheila.wiley@jobing.com

Back to School – It’s all about you.

Going back to school as an adult who has been in the work force for any length of time may seem daunting. But really, it’s all about your personal mindset.

When the topic of higher education comes up, it’s not necessarily about where you go after you graduate high school. It’s more about choosing your next path in life, whenever that opportunity arises. For some, it’s right out of high school. For others, it’s about expanding upon personal experiences—where you have been and where you want to go.

The campus experience can be a very fulfilling one, no matter what your age. There truly are no age differences when it comes to intellectual enrichment. Engaging conversation can level a playing field. For this type of inspiration, look for a school that not only offers the degrees you seek, but also a nurturing environment for personal and intellectual growth.

Smaller class sizes that focus on strong interpersonal relationships can help develop your true potential and encourage your self-confidence. Look for a school that offers small class sizes and flexible campus/online options. So you can take a course load that fits your busy life, from one or two classes to a full load of 12 hours or more. And you have the ability to study when and where it works for you via the Internet.

Another benefit to going back to school is that of expanding your network. Remember the old adage, “it’s not what you know, but who you know”? It’s true, who you know can definitely put you in touch with the right people on your chosen career path. Most of today’s university faculty are leaders in their professional fields (the fields you want to break into.) Learning from recognized professionals can give you priceless insight and connections. You will learn timely information that you can apply immediately from people who are committed to your success.

So grab your backpack and head back to school… it could prove to be the best decision you’ve made, that’s all about you, in a long time. Research more about your educational opportunities at JobbingEducation or learn more about one of our sponsored schools, Concordia University (http://losangeles.jobing.com/company_profile.asp?i=19215) with campuses in Irvine and Temecula or La Sierra University (http://losangeles.jobing.com/company_profile.asp?i=126998) in Riverside.

We're days away from The Job and Social Services Resources Fair at the campus of Los Angeles Trade Tech College on Wednesday, November 4th.  As far as employment events go, this is the Big Kahuna, The Big One (like Fred Sanford use to say).  

This is an amazing way to jumpstart your career and reinvigorate your life.  Don't let this opportunity pass you by.  Here are a list of employers are will be attending so get there early. Doors open at 9AM so don't be late and bring your smile!

Employers and Social Service Agencies scheduled to attend.

 

Agile-1                                                            

Los Angeles Police Department

Allied Barton Security Services                         

Los Angeles Probation Department

Amtrak                                                            

Los Angeles World Airports

Archdiocesan Youth Employment                     

Mid-City Exposition Light Rail

*CA Telephone Access Program/TAP              

Most Valuable Majors

Caltrans

PACE

Century Community Training Program

Para Los Ninos

Certified Forklift                                               

Penny Lane

ChildCare Careers, LLC

People’s Coordinated Services

Children Youth & Family Collaborative

Planned Parenthood

*Children’s Bureau

Pre Paid Legal Services, Inc.

Chinatown Worksource Center                        

 Primerica Financial Services

Citibank                                                     

*Public Council

City Year Los Angeles                                

 PV Jobs

Coca-Cola Enterprises                                

Ross

Comfort Keepers

Saputo Cheese

*Crystal Stairs, Inc.

*SE Comm. Prevention & Intervention

*Department of Mental Health

*Shields for Families

*Dolores Huerta Institute

Special Service for Groups/HOPICS

*El Nido

Target

Enid Meggerson Travel                              

The Coalition of Mental Health Profess.

Girls Club of Los Angeles                           

The Westin Los Angeles Airport

Hyatt Regency Hotel

Tupperware Home Parties

Jobing.com

U.S. Census Bureau

John Riordan Plumbing

U.S. Navy Recruiting District

JW Marriott

United States Army

Kelly Scientific Resources                           

University of Phoenix

LA City Fire Department                             

United Parcel Services (UPS)

*LA County Child Support Services

University of Southern CA (USC)

*LA County DPSS                                            

Van Nuys Treatment Center

LA County Fire Department

Vons Company

*LA Neighborhood Housing  

Wells Fargo

Los Angeles County Sheriff 

Workplace Hollywood 

The location for this event:

Los Angeles Trade Technical College

400 W Washington Blvd

Los Angeles , CA 90015

Sponsored by

Assembly Speaker Karen Bass

Senator Curren Price

Los Angeles Trade Technical College

Los Angeles Urban League West Adams/Baldwin Hills Worksource Center

Crenshaw Employment Development Department

Michael Dolphin, Division Chief of Workforce Services for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, California State Employment Development Division , has details on two job fairs geared towards veteran that are coming up.

On Thursday, October 29th... the State of California "Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet" Job and Resource Fair will bring together veterans seeking jobs and employers with job openings. 

The fair runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at:

Warner Center Marriott Hotel
21850 Oxnard Street
Woodland Hills

The event focuses on assisting military personnel, including National Guard members and reservists returning from active duty. All job seekers are welcome, and it is free to the public.

Government agencies and community organizations also will be on hand to provide information on employment, benefits, training, education and apprenticeships.

You can get more information about this event here .

The second event, the 3rd annual "Honor a Hero, Hire a Veteran" Career Expo and Resource Fair, takes place on Tuesday, November 10th from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at:

Los Angeles Airport Marriott
5855 West Century Boulevard
Los Angeles

http://www.myfoxla.com/dpp/job_shop/job_shop_job_fairs_for_veterans_20091028

Long Beach, CA – Members and guests of The Association of Hospitality Recruiting Executives (AHRE) will gather Thursday, October 22, 2009 in Long Beach, CA, to learn and share the latest strategies and ideas on recruiting for the hospitality industry. The one-day conference will offer the opportunity to hear from industry experts on current recruiting and hiring trends, including the use of social networking, provide a moderated panel discussion with innovative industry executives, and feature roundtable sessions where attendees can share best practices and network together.  The attendees will also give back to the community, as the conference day begins with a service event at the Food Bank of Southern California.  The full agenda can be viewed at www.ahre.org.

Registration & Networking Breakfast begins at 7:00 a.m. at the Acapulco Marina Pacifica Restaurant, located at 6270 E. Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach, CA. Attendees will depart at 8:00 a.m. to volunteer at the Food Bank of Southern California (transportation provided).  The community service event allows attendees to work side-by-side with each other while helping pack and load food boxes for those in need.

The attendees will be transported back to the conference site for a catered lunch at noon followed by informative speaker and breakout sessions.

 

Conference Speakers already scheduled include:

Amanda Hite, President, Talent Revolution & AHRE Vice-President

Recruit with Web 2.0 / Social Networking

Jeff Fuchsman , Lead Counsel with BRGS

The Legal Side of Social Networking On/Off Work

 

In addition, Claire Prager, Senior Manager Talent Selection with The Cheesecake Factory Inc., will moderate a panel discussion on Employee Referral Programs with Eric Watson, Project Manager, DaVita and Jackie Barker, Contract Recruiter, Alcon Labs.

The conference will conclude with a Reception/Networking Event from 5:00 -6:00 p.m.

The cost of the conference is $150 for non members and free to AHRE members.  Register online at www.ahre.org. Deadline is October 20, 2009.
 

For more information about the conference or AHRE, please contact Kelly Sullivan at 714.432.0400 x 210 or email KSullivan@kingsseafood.com or visit www.ahre.org

Attendees who attend can also sign up to volunteer at local food bank during conference

On October 28th and 29th, thousands of students and their families will have an opportunity to attend the 8th Annual Cash for College: College & Career Convention.  With nearly 100 exhibitors from across the education spectrum, various college & financial aid seminars, the free event will offer something for everyone regardless of their grades, income, age or immigration status.

The College and Career Convention was created to help students learn about public and private financial aid and how to access it.  This year's Cash for College Convention "Family Night" will help generate awareness of Early Commitment to College, focusing on middle and early high school students to help them plan and prepare to go to college.

On Tuesday. October 20, 2009 Unvisión, Channel 34 is providing us with the opportunity to increase awareness of college access and financial aid opportunities within our Spanish speaking communities. We will need the assistance of (50) Spanish volunteers to staff phone lines from 4:30 AM to 8:00 AM at Unvision Call Center located at 5999 Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045. Dinner, prizes and fun will be provided.

If you are interested in participating as an Univisión "34 A Su Lado" volunteer, please complete and return the attached Commitment Form by Friday, October 16, 2009 to Heather Birdsall via fax at 213.482.0814.

Cash for College provides resources and opportunities for students and families to make the college dream come to life.  Here’s how:

http://www.lacashforcollege.org/home.html

Los Angeles Valley College is offering the Microsoft Academy training for Customer service, business English, work readiness, business communications, managing files, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint applications. Training starts on 10/13/2009 and would end on 01/29/2010, Monday – Friday from 12noon – 5pm.

To qualify for this training you MUST be laid off from your previous job and collecting unemployment benefits and approved thru EDD to attend training. You are NOT eligible if you already participated in any other WIA paid training activity within the past two years.

If you are interested in this training please attend a intake session at Wilshire Worksource which is held every Tuesday and Thursday at 9am prompt (ask for Brenda). Please bring with you the following items, CDL, Social Security card, Right to work documents (if apply), Veterans DD214 (if apply), Unemployment Insurance Claim award letter and lay off letter from previous employer.

There are limited slots available so it will be first come first serve for referrals.

For more information please call 213.365.9829

For more information please attend an orientation/testing at Oxford Institute of Technology
5530 Corbin Avenue #120 Tarzana CA 91356 every Monday or Wednesday  starting on September 23rd - October 19th from 10am - 2pm. Training starts October 26th for 6 weeks. If accepted into the program you must attend a mandatory orientation on October 22, 2009 @2pm. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 to apply
• Laid off and receiving unemployment insurance or formally self-employed and currently unemployed or displaced homemaker (dependant on the income of another family member, but no longer supported) and currently unemployed.
• Must be registered with Selective Service (Males born after 1960 only); High School Diploma or GED; Basic Computer literacy. Please bring copies of your California I.D. or Drivers License, Social Security Card, Legal Work Status Verification (i.e., Birth Certificate/U.S. Passport or Alien Registration Card – front and back), UI award letter and lay-off letter (if applicable) on October 22, 2009.

For more information please contact Oxford Institute of Technology @ 800-689-8111

 

 

Published : Tuesday, 06 Oct 2009, 4:47 AM PDT

• By: myFOXla.com Web Staff
• Posted by: Scott Coppersmith

Los Angeles (myFOXla.com) - Things are busy at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles, and the facility is looking for good nurses to help... from new graduates to long-time registered nurses.

People in the profession say they're seeing a trend... more applicants started out on a totally different career path before going into nursing.

Nurses say that their jobs are among the best... there's a need for nurses and nursing assistants, and there's a tangible result to the work at the end of the day: patients who tell you that you've made a difference.

There are may different fields to choose from, too... from medical and surgical nursing to critical care nursing and more.

Click here to see nursing job opportunities available.

http://www.myfoxla.com/dpp/job_shop/Job_Shop_Nursing_Careers_20091006

 

Published: Wednesday, October 7

• By: myFOXla.com Web Staff
• Posted by: Scott Coppersmith

Los Angeles (myFOXla.com) - In today's Job Shop interview, Sheila Wiley, Community Relations Director for Jobing.com , talks about volunteerism.

Being a volunteer for an organization or community service isn't just an important way to give back to others... it's also a way to give your resume a big boost.

Sheila has many insights that could benefit you as a job seeker or volunteer. You can check out her Jobing.com blog here .

http://www.myfoxla.com/dpp/job_shop/Job_Shop_Volunteerism_20091007

 The Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Norma Provencio Pichardo has joined Workplace Hollywood as the new Executive Director.  Norma has been a key consultant to the organization in fundraising and organizational development for the past 4 years and brings a strong commitment to the mission and values of Workplace Hollywood.  She was previously the Vice President, Western Region with the Emma L. Bowen Foundation for Minority Interests in Media and formerly the CFO with the Fulfillment Fund.  Norma brings with her over 20 years experience in building partnerships as well as experience in the entertainment/media industry with fundraising, education, recruitment, internships, and mentoring.  Her reputation is one of collaboration, innovation, and good-natured tenacity.
Please join us in welcoming Norma to our team! 

 

 

Published: Monday, 14 Sept 2009, 5:26 AM

• Posted by: Scott Coppersmith

Los Angeles (myFOXla.com) - This Job Shop report shines the spotlight on machinists, the specialists who create and make a lot of the things we depend on every day.

There's good news for anyone wanting to get into this field of work. There are plenty of jobs to be had... and good money to be made.

Training is available, too, and there are student loans, grants and scholarships to help offset the cost.

Watch Jean Matirez's video report on the story and check out the below web site for further information.

 

http://www.myfoxla.com/dpp/job_shop/Job_Shop_Machinists_20090914

 

 

Published : Thursday, 01 Oct 2009, 7:53 AM PDT

• Posted by: Scott Coppersmith

Los Angeles (myFOXla.com) - This Job Shop interview features Elainea Robbins, the Employment and Business Services Manager with the Los Angeles Urban League .

She talks about the job placement programs and job training offerings available through the Urban League and WorkSource Centers throughout the Los Angeles area.

We'll be posting the video of her interview and tips later in the day.

You can get more information about what's available at the LA Urban League Web site, laul.org , and... more specifically... the WorkSource Center section of the site at www.laul.org/worksource-centers .

http://www.myfoxla.com/dpp/job_shop/Job_Shop_Urban_League_Jobs_Training_20091001

INLAND EMPIRE AREA CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE/BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS ANNOUNCED FOR ANNUAL BUSINESS EXPO/MIXER EVENT OF THE YEAR

Networking Event Of The Season – 3rd Annual Inland Empire’s Largest Mixer® Unites Local Businesses, City Chambers, Business Groups October 22, 2009 at Ontario Convention Center

Business networking shifts into high gear with Inland Empire’s Largest Mixer III®, bringing together local businesses representing hundreds of industries and companies in the Inland Empire.

The goal of Inland Empire’s Largest Mixer III® is to encourage membership in one or several chambers of commerce, allowing businesses to grow based on a wider network of support.  The mixer also provides a chance for businesses to network with one another for mutual support. Businesses and individuals do not have to be affiliated with a chamber to attend the Mixer.

Inland Empire’s Largest Mixer® is scheduled for Wednesday, October 22, 2009 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Ontario Convention Center, 2000 E. Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA 91764.

Admission is $20 per person for the opportunity to network with local “influentials” that comprise the uber savvy of the Inland Empire’s business elite. The Mixer will feature over 200 exhibitors and an impressive list of local sponsors who share a common goal of business outreach and networking.  Last year, 2000 business people attended the second annual Inland Empire’s Largest Mixer®. Businesses interested in purchasing exhibitor space to display their company’s product or service should call (909) 560-2800.

The event is sponsored by: Chambers of Commerce: Arcadia, Colton, Corona, Covina, Greater Riverside Hispanic, Hesperia, Highland, Irwindale, La Verne, Ontario, Pomona, Rancho Cucamonga, Regional Chamber of San Gabriel Valley, Rialto, San Bernardino, San Dimas, Southern California Black, and Yucaipa. Business Organizations: American Marketing Association-IE, CHARO - Community Development Corporation, For You Network (A NAFE Affiliate Network), Inland Empire Women’s Business Center, National Association of Women Business Owners-Inland Empire, and Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Inland Empire’s Largest Mixer III®  – part social mixer, part business expo – is the fourth installment in the “Largest Mixer®” family of events that has already produced successful mixers for the past 11 years in Los Angeles, Orange County and Las Vegas.

For more information, including a complete list of exhibitors and sponsors, please visit http://www.iemixer.com.

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If you’ve decided to go back to school, congratulations!  If you’re thinking about it, now is a great time.  Either way, here are a few tips that will help you make the transition easier. 

1.       Apply for Financial Aid – There are many programs out there to support adults going back to school.   You could receive grants, scholarships and low cost loans.  The registration office at your school of choice will point you in the right direction but do some research on your own as well. Financial aid can be applied for through the federal government at the education site Free Application for Financial Aid. (http://www.fafsa.ed.gov). (SCAM ALERT!! IT NEVER COSTS MONEY TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL AID)

2.       Consider Starting Slow – You’re already working full time.  You might have young children.  You probably have activities you enjoy and are committed to attending.  Consider taking just a few classes to see how things go.  Easing yourself back into school instead of taking a full load right away might increase your chances of success. 

3.       Prepare Yourself Technically – Things are definitely different now.  Teachers communicate frequently via email.  Group papers are completed using shared documents online.  Some tests are even done online.  Make sure you understand how things these things work before waiting until the last minute. 

4.       Time Management – You must learn how to manage your time.  Only you will know what’s best for you.  A friend of mine went to work an hour early every day and stayed an hour late.  That gave him ten hours a week that he could dedicate to school work without the distractions at home.  As an added bonus, by altering his daily drive time, he spent three less hours each week driving!

5.       Hang in There! – As tempting as it is to hang it up keep pushing.  Don’t think about the excess work load…think about your goals and why you’re going back to school.  That term paper will be over with shortly.  The promotion, or better job you’ll get, will last a long time!

6. Find the right program for you – There are many research options available to you to find the right degree program.

We recommend the following:
JobingEducation – Local and Online private education programs
Princeton Review – College ratings website

JobingEducation Highlighted Schools include:

Grand Canyon University – Online Graduate Degrees
University of Phoenix – Online Undergraduate Degree

Good luck with your continued studies.  You’ll look great in that cap and gown!