TWO NEW JOBLINK ACCESS POINTS OPENED IN WAKE COUNTY

Capital Area Workforce Development opened two new NC SHARE Network JobLink Access Points on Thursday, June 23, 2011:

• Passage Home, 513 Branch Street, Raleigh, NC
• Diversified Resources for Better Living, 4400 Old Poole Road, Building B, Raleigh, NC

NC SHARE Network JobLink Access Points are faith-based and community organizations where job seekers can go in their own neighborhoods or communities to look for jobs. Customers are assisted by trained volunteers who connect them to the JobLink system via computers. Services include online job search assistance, resume preparation, career information and guidance, and other services necessary to find a job.

The new Access Points are a result of a partnership between the Capital Area Workforce Development Board, the US Department of Labor, the US Division of Employment and Training, the Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, and the state of North Carolina Division of Workforce Development.

With the addition of the two new sites, there will be a total of 13 JobLink Access Points in Wake and Johnston Counties.

WRAL JobLink Career Expo

Job seekers are encouraged to attend the WRAL JobLink Career Expo, presented by Capital Area Workforce Development on Tuesday, August 30, 2011, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the McKimmon Conference & Training Center, NCSU, 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh. This free event is an excellent opportunity to meet potential employers.

Attendees are encouraged to dress professionally and bring several copies of their current resume for possible on-site interviews.  JobLink staff will be on hand with the JobLink Mobile Unit to review resumes on a first-come, first-serve basis. For minor changes, bring an electronic version of your resume. Human Resource professionals will also be available to answer any job related questions.

Participants will have opportunities to meet with recruiters from Triangle-area businesses, learn about the available community resources and assistance and participate in the following workshops:

- “Using Social Media in Your Job Search” – Rosa Andrews and Sarah Stone
- “The Power of Promoting Yourself at 50+” – Mary Cay Corr
- “Going Beyond Your Resume” – Stan Dimac
- “Turning Barriers Into Bridges” – Jim Korth
- “Land Your Green Energy Dream Job” – Maria Kingery
- “ Starting a Small Business the Right Way” – Bill Zinno
- “ Make Your Resume Talk” – Dick Hart
- “Are You Ready to Make a Great Impression” – Deb Pattison

For more information on the WRAL JobLink Career Expo, visit www.joblinkcc.com.