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GoPro21.org  | March 10,  2019

Upcoming Career Events

(Newsletter Editor: Biltu H.)

(Newsletter Co-editor: Eyerusalem M. (Jerri))

(Newsletter Researcher: Eden T.)

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Career Tip of the Week

Tip of the week: Take Care of Yourself As One of the Building Blocks that Advance Your Careers

by Gabe Hamda, PhD., SPHR

Introduction

You are the central subject, the main star and the chief navigator of your career. Thus taking care of yourself and your immediate family is your most important responsibility.

The Six Building Blocks that Advance Your Careers

• Set your career goals
• Seek self improvement
• Solve Problems
• Take care of yourself and your family
• Strengthen your Networks
• Make a difference in your community and in our world

What is taking care of yourself?

Taking care of yourself is maintaining your quality of life and maintaining the quality of life of your immediate family.

In fact, taking care of yourself is

• Realizing your worth
• Understanding you are a gift and you are gifted
• Knowing you need you
• Being aware your family needs you
• Knowing your community needs you
• Realizing your country needs you
• Understanding our world needs you

Why is taking care of yourself so important?

Taking care of yourself is so important because you are the most important building block:

• You are an important building block of our world
• You are an important building block of our country
• You are an important building block of our community  
• You are an important building block of the organization you work for
• You are an important building block of your family
• You are an important building block of your volunteer group
• You are an important building block of our economy

What are actions you can take to take care of yourself?

(1) Be kind to yourself. Refrain from self blame.  encourage yourself. treat yourself like your best friend.

(2) Get good rest. sleep well.  Allow yourself to daydreaming.

(3) Allow yourself to do what you really enjoy. Make time to engage in activities you enjoy. I enjoy walking in the park and do it 2-3 times a week. What do you enjoy?

(4) Forgive yourself when you make mistakes. Mistakes are amazing teachers. I love the mistakes I can learn from. No need to be embarrassed by your mistakes and failures. Perfect people do not exist.

(5) Allow yourself to play and laugh like a child – This is good for your health and improves your ability to be creative.  Being too serious all the time is not good for your health. It also scares the people around you. I understand you have big responsibilities. My wife and I play cards. She likes the game “conquer”; I like the game “sekka”. We mix it up. We offer congratulate the winner of each game.

(6) Say no without guilt when you are asked to over commit your time and your resources. I am beginning to celebrate people who tell me “No”.

(7) Allow downtime after a big accomplishment or after a big performance. You cannot be at your peak all the time. This is how you re-charge.

(8) Enjoy food that is good for you and tastes good to you in moderation. Eat more fresh foods and stay away from processed foods – I enjoy fresh salad. Fresh salad is good for me and good to me.  Stay away from sugar and sugary products. Sugar is bad for your health and you may check with our uncle “google” the effects of sugar on your health.

Concluding Remarks

While advancing your career is a means to maintain your quality of life; maintaining your quality of life is not a means to advancing your careers. Taking care of yourself is the first step to advance your careers. Taking care of yourself is the foundation of other building blocks that advance your careers.

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Job Training Resources

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Opportunities in Tampa Bay, Florida

Event Information: Job Hunting 101 Series

The Job Hunting 101 is a video series assisting career seekers in gaining employment. The videos focus on topics; such as, appropriate interview attire, improving your interview skills, résumé writing and cover letters, work readiness, and information about your local center.

Host/Sponsored:  Career Resource Center of Tampa Bay

Event Link: http://www.careersourcetampabay.com/pages/job_hunting_serie

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Event Information: CareerSource Tampa Bay | Tampa Center

CareerSource Tampa Bay offers a full range of career planning services for professional and entry level candidates, including career orientation; turnkey resource centers that assist in the candidate’s job search; career fairs; interviewing techniques; labor market information specific to occupations and industries in demand as well as resume building tips, salary and wage information and more; and professional networking.

Date & Time: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Address: 9215 N. Florida Avenue, Suite 101 Tampa, FL 33612

Event Link: http://careersourcetampabay.com/pages/contact_us

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Event Information: Planning for Success: Starting Your Career in Software Development

Some of the topics we’ll cover during this webinar:
Know Where You Are Going By Visualizing Your Goal
-Getting to Know Your Strengths and Weaknesses
-Taking the Time to Take Action and Evaluating Your Progress
-Holding Yourself Accountable for Your Success
-Carving Out the Time to Process and Regroup
-Staying Motivated

Date & Time: Thursday, March 14, 2019 (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT)

Address: Online — Tampa, FL 33629
Event LInk: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/planning-for-success-starting-your-career-in-software-development-tickets-51543394681?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Event Information: Job Fair – Tampa Bay

This event is free and open to the public. Please grab a ticket if you’d like to attend and meet your future employer.

Date & Time: Saturday, March 16, 2019 (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT)

Address: Idlewild Baptist Church 18333 Exciting Idlewild Blvd Lutz, FL 33548
Event LInk: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tampa-job-fair-february-12-2019-career-fairs-tickets-49827689962?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Event Information: Tampa Career Fair

Open the doors of opportunity when you meet and interview with the top hiring companies in Tampa. This career fair will allow you to learn about the businesses that are hiring and what their hiring needs are. Tired of sending your resume over the web to get no responses back? Put a face with a name and make a great first impression. Register today, and you could get hired live at our next career fair in Tampa.

Date & Time: Wednesday, April 17, 2019 (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT)

Address: Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore Airport, 700 North Westshore Blvd. Tampa, FL 33609

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tampa-job-fair-april-17-2019-career-fairs-tickets-50138456473?aff=ebdssbdestsearch                                

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Opportunities in Atlanta Metropolitan                           

Event Information: Job Fair (One-on-One Appointments)  

When: Tuesday, March 12, 2019 (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT)

Where: CyQuest Business Solutions, Inc. 1005 Virginia Avenue Suite #205 Atlanta, GA 30354

Description: Join our pre-spring job fair, hosted by CyQuest Business Solutions, Inc.

Link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/now-hiring-job-fair-tickets-57116757760?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Event Information: Community Job Fair

When: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 (1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT)

Where: The City Of Refuge, 1300 Joseph E Boone Blvd NW, Atlanta, Ga 30314

Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-job-fair-tickets-58119327473?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Opportunities in the DMV area

Event Information: Introduction to Microsoft Word—Section I & II

Date & Time: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST)

Host/Sponsored: The City of Alexandria Workforce Development Center

Address: 1900 N. Beauregard Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 300, Alexandria, VA 22311

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arlington-job-fair-march-8-2019-job-fairs-hiring-events-in-arlington-va-tickets-48859446921?aff=erelexpmlt

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Event Information: Job Search

Date & Time: Friday, March 11, 2019 (10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST)

Host/Sponsored: The City of Alexandria Workforce Development Center

Address: 1900 N. Beauregard Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 300, Alexandria, VA 22311

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arlington-job-fair-march-8-2019-job-fairs-hiring-events-in-arlington-va-tickets-48859446921?aff=erelexpmlt

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Event Information: Ace the Interview  

Date & Time: Wednesday, March 20, 2019 (10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST)

Host/Sponsored: The City of Alexandria Workforce Development Center

Address: 1900 N. Beauregard Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 300, Alexandria, VA 22311

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arlington-job-fair-march-8-2019-job-fairs-hiring-events-in-arlington-va-tickets-48859446921?aff=erelexpmlt

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Event Information: Orientation to the WDC   

Date & Time: Monday, March 18, 2019 (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EST)

Host/Sponsored: The City of Alexandria Workforce Development Center

Address: 1900 N. Beauregard Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 300, Alexandria, VA 22311

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arlington-job-fair-march-8-2019-job-fairs-hiring-events-in-arlington-va-tickets-48859446921?aff=erelexpmlt

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Event Information: Washington DC Career Fair

Date & Time: Wednesday, March 20, 2019 (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST)

Address: DoubleTree Crystal City 300 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, Virginia 22202

Event Link: https://www.nationalcareerfairs.com/career-fairs/washington-dc-career-fairs/03-20-2019/

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Opportunities in the Madison, WI area

Event Information: USIC Madison/Dane County Job Fair

Date & Time: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT)

Host/Sponsored: USIC

Address: Radisson Hotel Madison, 517 Grand Canyon Drive, Madison, WI 53719

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/usic-madisondane-county-job-fair-tickets-58323900356?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Event Information: Planning for Success: Starting Your Career in Software Development

Some of the topics we’ll cover during this webinar:

• Know Where You Are Going By Visualizing Your Goal
• Getting to Know Your Strengths and Weaknesses
• Taking the Time to Take Action and Evaluating Your Progress
• Holding Yourself Accountable for Your Success
• Carving Out the Time to Process and Regroup
• Staying Motivated

Date & Time: Thursday, March 14, 2019 (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDT)

Host/Sponsored: Samex LLC

Address: Online — Madison, WI 53713

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/planning-for-success-starting-your-career-in-software-development-tickets-51543702602?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Event Information: How to Land Your Dream Job in the State of Wisconsin

Dreaming about working for the State of Wisconsin? Join Lisa Piekarski and Mackenzie Arney as they help you navigate the world of government and public service jobs. They will share insider strategies for the job search process — from applying to interviewing to negotiating. They will also show you around the WiscJobs online portal and discuss how to tailor your application for the public sector. Come learn how to land your dream job!

Date & Time: Thursday, March 16, 2019 (12:00 PM – 1:30 PM CDT)

Host/Sponsored: DreamBank at Spark

Address: DreamBank, 821 East Washington Avenue, Madison, WI 53703

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/career-how-to-land-your-dream-job-in-the-state-of-wisconsin-registration-58001838059?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Event Information: The Conversation Under the Bed: Developing the Courage and Skills to Talk Anything.

Description: Coworkers, spouses, kids, parents…relationships are EVERYWHERE in your life. They present us with the greatest opportunities for growth and enjoyment, and the most profound experiences of stress and anxiety. If you want a little more of Column A and less of Column B in any of your relationships (both present and future), join us for part three of our three part relationship series (participation in part 1 and 2 not required!).

Date & Time: Monday, March 18, 2019 (5:30 PM – 7:00 PM CDT)

Host/Sponsored: Ted Gurman Coaching & Karla Marie Coaching

Address: DreamBank – American Family Insurance, 821 East Washington Ave

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-conversation-under-the-bed-developing-the-courage-and-skills-to-talk-about-anything-tickets-53526014751?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Event Information: Dignity Revolution Professional Development Training

Date & Time: Saturday, March 30, 2019 (8:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT)

Host/Sponsored: Dignity Revolution

Address: Green Lake Conference Center W2511 Wisconsin 23 Green Lake, WI 54941

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dignity-revolution-professional-development-training-tickets-54671709555?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Event Information: Early Childhood Job Fair & Resource Connections

The Early Childhood Job Fair & Resource Connections event is an annual opportunity for child care centers and providers to connect with Madison College Early Childhood Education students and alumni. The focus of the event is to provide educational opportunities for students, showcase future job pathways for our graduates, and foster relationships among the greater early child care community.

Date & Time: Tuesday, April 30, 2019 (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM CDT)

Host/Sponsored: Human and Protective Services

Address: Madison College – Downtown Campus, 211 North Carroll Street Room 240, Madison, WI 53703

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/early-childhood-job-fair-resource-connections-registration-53365563838?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Links to Career Related Resources in the USA

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• American Job Center (Locate Your Nearest American Job Center)

https://www.careeronestop.org/Site/american-job-center.aspx

• Arlington, VA Employment Center (Resource Page)

https://aec.arlingtonva.us/

• City of Alexandria American Job Center (Resource Page)

https://www.alexandriava.gov/WorkforceDevelopment

• Washington DC American Job Center (Resource Page)

https://does.dc.gov/service/american-job-center

• MD Dept of Labor Upcoming job Fairs & Events

http://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/jobfairs.pdf

• Eventbrite North VA Hiring Events

https://www.eventbrite.com/d/va–springfield/north-va-hiring-events-/?crt=regular&sort=best

• Eventbrite Silver Spring, MD Hiring Events

https://www.eventbrite.com/d/silver-spring-md/md-hiring-events-/?crt=regular&sort=best

• Toastmasters International.  Do you want to become a confident public speaker and a strong leader? If so, Toastmasters is the place for you. You’ll find a supportive learn-by-doing environment that allows you to achieve your goals at your own pace.

You may find a Toastmasters club near you @ https://www.toastmasters.org/

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 Links to Career Related Resources in Canada

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• Access Employment –Access Employment assists job seekers from diverse backgrounds who are facing barriers to employment to integrate into the Canadian job market

http://accesemployment.ca/

• Employment Ottawa – Employment Ontario Ottawa Network

http://www.eoon.ca/

• Calgary employment services

https://www.alberta.ca/calgary-employment-services.aspx

• Calgary Alberta Canada Employment Resource Center

https://www.ldsjobs.org/ers/ct/center/68605?lang=eng

• Work British Columbia (AKA: WorkBC) WorkBC helps people find jobs, explore career options and improve their skills. We also help employers fill jobs, find the right talent and grow their businesses.

https://www.workbc.ca/

• Employment Ontario – Employment Ontario can help you get training, build skills or find a job. We connect people looking for work with employers looking for workers.

https://www.ontario.ca/page/employment-ontario

• Toronto Employment & Social Services Locations

https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/employment-social-support/employment-support/toronto-employment-and-social-services-locations/