Central Kentucky Job Club Aids Job Seekers
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 6, 2017) – The University of Kentucky Alumni Association, Fayette County Cooperative Extension Services and UK Human Resources Staff Career Development are pleased to announce the winter/spring 2017 Central Kentucky Job Club schedule.
The purpose of the Job Club is to provide a positive environment for motivated job seekers to meet, connect, share and learn. The free group is open to the public and meets 9–10:15 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at the Fayette County Cooperative Extension office, 1140 Red Mile Place, Lexington, Kentucky. Business attire is encouraged. Convenient, free parking is available.
Job Club is for those motivated and currently out of work, underemployed or looking to make a career transition. In addition, recruiters and employers are always welcome and introduced to Job Club attendees.
For more information, call the UK Alumni Association at 859-257-8905, the Fayette Cooperative Extension office at 859-257-5582, or the UK Staff Career Development Office at 859-257-9416. Additional information including testimonials from former Job Club participants can be viewed at www.ukalumni.net/jobclub.
Job Club Meeting Schedule*:
Jan. 10: Launching a Successful Job Search in the New Year: Presented by Diane Kohler, UK HR Staff Career Development, and Caroline Francis, UK Alumni Association Career Services
Jan. 24: Economic Outlook, Trends and Your Job Search: Presented by Becky Naugle, state director, Small Business Development Center
Feb. 14: Interview Strategies from Recruiters: Presented by Kim McCord and Jordan Roberts, recruiters, Vaco Financial
Feb. 28: Channeling the Power of You, Inc. in Your Job Search: Presented by Lewis Kelly, president, Ertia Unlimited
March 14: Resumes: What You Need to Know to be Competitive: Presented by Caroline Francis, UK Alumni Association Career Services
March 28: Emotional Intelligence and Career Success: Presented by Diane Kohler, UK HR Staff Career Development
April 11: Take It to The Next Level. Lead to Learn and Not Just Manage: Presented by Grace Gorrell, owner, Lead With Grace Training. Free resume reviews immediately following Job Club.
April 25: Networking and Collaboration: The Cornerstones of Career Success: Presented by Tanya Torp, executive director Step by Step and CEO of Torp Consulting
May 9: The Business of Being Happy: Presented by Maria G. Fischer-Boothe, human resource specialist, Toyota Tsusho
May 23: Panel of Job Club Success Stories
* Snow Policy: If Fayette County Public Schools are closed or on a delay, Job Club will not meet.