One of the things I love about facilitating training is when my students have that “aha” moment. It’s an added bonus when I get to have one, too! That’s what happened at the three day face-to-face meeting we had at the end of July for our Career Development Facilitator training. We have been active on… Click to read the full article
CareerOneStop’s Resume Guide
This was my first time reviewing CareerOneStop’s Resume Guide. I think you and your client’s will find the content valuable. There are 10 sections. They include: Why You Need a Great Resume Top Resume Strategies Do Your Research Writing Your Resume Marketing Your Resume Make the Most of the Internet Sample Resume Walk-Through More Sample… Click to read the full article
It’s What You Scatter
Below is a story a colleague shared with me this morning. It reminded me that no matter how big or small the action, all of us make a difference in the lives we touch. Thank you for being a part of mine! It’s What you Scatter Author Unknown I was at the corner grocery store… Click to read the full article
Best Practices – Part 3: Peer Mentoring – A Strategy for Personalizing Program Outcomes
For Madera County Workforce Investment Corporation (MCWIC), integrating peer mentoring into their services for customers with disabilities was actually not part of the identified strategies of California’s Disability Employment Initiative (DEI). It was a component they felt strongly about including and utilized the flexible spending component of their contract with the State of California Employment… Click to read the full article
Best Practices – Part 2: Integrated Resource Teams – The What, Who, Why, and How
For Golden Sierra Job Training Agency, an American Job Center, the use of Integrated Resource Teams (IRT) was a key service delivery component in implementing California’s Disability Employment Initiative (DEI) in their area. The IRT, originally a Disability Program Navigator (DPN) Initiative, is a team composed of both public- and private-sector representatives coming together to… Click to read the full article
Best Practices – Part 1: The Power of Partnership
Partnership has been a central theme for Managed Career Solutions (MCS), an American Job Center (AJC) within the City of Los Angeles’ Workforce Investment Area. With 18 AJCs, this task took on new meaning when MCS was assigned to facilitate this process system-wide as part of California’s Disability Employment Initiative, a Department of Labor (DOL)… Click to read the full article
Announcement: June 2015 Career Development Facilitator Training
We’re gearing up for our next Career Development Facilitator e-learning training, which starts June 26, 2015. In response to a number of requests, this is the first time we are offering the course during the summer! While you’ll access the majority of this 13-week course from your computer, we’ll meet part way through for a… Click to read the full article
Resource: “Who I Am” Outreach Toolkit
I recently ran across an outreach toolkit called “Who I Am.” It’s part of the Campaign for Disability Employment (CDE), a collaborative effort among several disability and business organizations seeking to promote positive employment outcomes for people with disabilities by encouraging employers to recognize the value and talent they bring to the workplace. What I… Click to read the full article
Showing Your Value to Employers!
1. Nurture the relationship throughout the year. Don’t just call when you need something! 2. Get to know your employers on a personal level. Show an interest in something that’s important to them – whether it’s a hobby, their kids, or a favorite vacation spot. Find out the employer’s birthday, and remember him or her… Click to read the full article
Training Opportunities in March and April, 2015
Career Development Facilitator (CDF) Training We’re gearing up for our next Career Development Facilitator e-learning training series. Our first class starts on March 2, 2015. If you’ve been looking to enhance your knowledge and skills in the field and to pursue an industry recognized credential, you’ll find detailed information about the course on our website. … Click to read the full article