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Harnessing AI for Your Job Search: Maximize Results with ChatGPT's Essential Basics
2024-03-14 14:00 - 14:45 (America/New_York)
You’ve likely heard of ChatGPT by now, but did you know that you can use it to maximize the effectiveness of your job searching efforts? This webinar will cover some essential ChatGPT basics to support the most crucial aspects of your job search. Join one of our FlexJobs Career Experts as we discuss using ChatGPT to conduct research on different roles, industries, and companies, improving the quality of your resume and cover letter with ChatGPT, and leveraging ChatGPT to prepare for job interviews. If you want to learn about harnessing Artificial Intelligence to enhance your job search, this webinar is for you!🌟

Strategies for an Effective Job Search
2024-03-14 15:00 - 16:00
The job search can be a challenging experience. A strategic and consistent approach to the search is key. Whether you are exploring a new career path or looking for a growth opportunity in your field, this presentation will provide some key strategies to meet your specific job search needs. As you consider where you are in your job search and career planning, some of the areas we will discuss include self-assessment, targeting your job search and marketing yourself effectively for the jobs you seek.

Neurodiversity: We Don't All Fit into One Box!
2024-03-18 08:30 - 10:00
Too often we define someone by a descriptive label that puts them into a neat little box that serves only to reinforce stereotypes. We are all unique individuals. Our brains are as unique as our fingerprints.
There is a evolutionary reason why 1 in 5 of humankind think differently; – ADHD, Autism, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, dysgraphia…. Diversity of mind is a scientific reality and the universal design. What we need is a diversity of mindset, open to and embracing the phenomenal diversity of human neurocognitive potential. We don’t all fit into one box.
Join us for an exciting panel on discussion on Neurological Differences as we explore the following:

Defining and understanding co-occurring differences

The importance of an intersectional approach to neurodiversity

The benefits and challenges of having individual diagnosis

Positive examples of support and insight to help individuals identify their neurodivergent traits.

This is a free online event via Zoom.

The Benefits of Neurodiversity in the Workplace
2024-03-19 07:00 - 08:30
This session considers what the corporate world is experiencing about the benefits of neuroinclusive workplaces. Join Dan Harris (Chair of the charity Neurodiversity in Business) and a panel of leading businesses to discuss the latest thinking on the benefits of neuroinclusion and company Neurodiversity at Work programmes.
Backed by the latest academic research, the panel will be discussing the best ways to reduce stigma, improve retention and implement effective workplace adjustments.
This panel firmly believes that creating a neuroinclusive environment benefits businesses and also society as a whole. We look forward to discussing and debating this topic, and learning from leaders across the corporate world.
This is a free online event via Zoom.

Neurodiversity: Fuelling Creative Minds
2024-03-19 11:30 - 13:00
In the war for cutting-edge creativity and innovation, neurodivergents are the creative industries best weapon.
It’s understood that 15% – 20% of the UK population are neurodivergent, and, according to The Creative Access report 2022, a whopping 54% of disabled people employed in the advertising, marketing and media industry are neurodivergent. Many struggling to self-identify or gain the work adjustments they need.
How can we as a community pave the way for future neurodivergent creatives to thrive? To fuel future creative minds to succeed in an industry that is only just starting to recognise that they are there?
Join Lucy Hobbs and an interesting mix of creatives from The Future is ND network who will discuss the benefits and challenges of neurodiversity in today’s creative workplace. Discover how understanding and accommodating different needs can make a huge difference to agencies and clients that pride themselves on creativity and an alternative perspective.
We will explore:

How our neurodivergence fuels our creativity

How best to manage our creative minds

What barriers we face in the workplace and society

How agencies and clients can better accommodate us

The benefits of being self- employed versus full-time

How we collaborate best in creative teams

This is a free online event via Zoom.

Next in Neurodiversity: Scaling Success for Neuroinclusive Employers
2024-03-19 13:00 - 14:00
Next in Neurodiversity is a 3-part webinar series, hosted by Dell Technologies and Neurodiversity in the Workplace, designed to explore the emergence and progression of the neurodiversity movement and its current landscape. Part 1, “Scaling Success for Neuroinclusive Employers” (March 19, 2024) is employer-focused and features panelists from companies leading neurodiversity and inclusion initiatives. This webinar provides an opportunity to advance the conversation around neurodiversity-affirming workplace culture and the development and sustainability of inclusive hiring programs. Part 2, “Emerging Research on Neurodiversity & Employment,” will take place on April 23, 2024. Part 3, “Strategic Interviewing for Neurodivergent Candidates,” will take place on May 21, 2023.

Gig Jobs: Exploring Non-Traditional Employment Opportunities
2024-03-19 13:00 - 14:00
What is the gig economy?
Outlook and trends of the gig economy
Is a gig right for you?

The workshops will be recorded so people can view them at a later date at OaklandCountyMIWorks.com.

Know Your Workplace Rights - GWUL Workforce Spark Series
2024-03-19 13:00 - 14:15
Ready to take your career to the next level?
Employment law is a wide-ranging group of city, state and federal laws that governs the employer-employee relationship in a variety of ways, including preventing discrimination, promoting safe work environments, and providing guidelines for employee pay and benefits. This introduction to Employment Law webinar is an informative and educational training that will provide a high-level overview of some common employment law issues for employers and employees in the Washington, D.C. area, pertaining to wage and hour, leave and benefits, discrimination and employment contracts and agreements.
About The Workforce Spark Series
The Center for Financial Inclusion and the Financial Empowerment Center at the Greater Washington Urban League is hosting a “Spark Series” of classes to help you maximize job earnings to fuel the life you want to live. Our series of classes, led by industry experts, will cover a range of topics from mapping your passion to your career to navigating power structures in the workplace. The classes are designed to be taken as a series as each one builds upon the material from the class before it. We encourage you to take all the classes in the series. Upon completion of the “Spark Series” you will be eligible to take advantage of our career coaching sessions at no cost to you.
Our highly interactive classes are designed to include any learner at any level. At no charge but with a commitment to invest in yourself and you will leave with a pathway to reach your career goals.

Preparing for Remote Job Interviews
2024-03-19 14:00 - 14:45
Interviewing for remote jobs is a very different experience than the traditional in-person job interview. In addition to wanting to make a good first impression and answer questions well, you have to prepare your surrounding space to make a good first impression, make sure your technology doesn’t hurt your performance, and possibly contend with being interviewed by a robot if the interview is one-way.
In this webinar, we’ll guide viewers through each aspect of remote job interviewing, teaching you what to expect, how to prepare, which questions you might be asked, and how to practice.

Skills for Employment - Resume and Cover Letters (EAST)
2024-03-19 14:00 - 15:30
This is a FREE event funded by the government
This workshop will be held online. More details will be emailed to participants closer to the start date.
Get Your Resume Noticed:
Writing Effective Cover Letter & Utilizing Keywords
Make an impact with an excellent, one-of-a-kind cover letter, and discover how to stand out from the resume pile.
REGISTER TODAY!
Skills for Employment are weekly employment labs designed to help you find work and market yourself towards success! From resume-building to mock interviews, Skills for Employment will help you discover the right tools you need to get hired!

Connecting Classrooms to Careers: Neuro-inclusive Tech for Future Leaders
2024-03-20 07:00 - 08:30
Explore with us the changing landscape of neurodiversity awareness and support, from the advancements made in education to the ongoing efforts to change attitudes in the workplace. Discover how inclusive technology is revolutionising accessibility and enabling neurodivergent individuals to excel in learning and work. You’ll get to know Read&Write, a powerful tool for enhancing learning and productivity.
You won’t want to miss out on:

Dynamic discussions that bring together experts from education and the workplace

Successful strategies for enhancing neurodiversity support

Inspirational case studies that showcase how neuro-inclusive settings can have a positive lifelong impact

Innovative technology that can support workplaces in their neuro-inclusion strategies

Join us in shaping a future where neurodivergent thinking is not only welcomed but actively supported, fostering creativity, innovation, and informed decision-making to ensure everyone thrives.
Register now to secure your spot!
This is a free online event via Zoom.

Strategies for HR to Champion Neurodiversity at Work – Panel Event
2024-03-20 09:00 - 10:00
Join us for an enlightening discussion featuring an expert panel of Charlie Hart, Melanie Francis & Dianne Greyson discussing “Strategies for HR to Champion Neurodiversity at Work.” Discover actionable insights and approaches to fostering an inclusive workplace that celebrates neurodiversity and creates supportive environments for all employees. Whether you’re an HR professional, business leader, or simply interested in promoting diversity and inclusion, this event promises to spark meaningful dialogue and equip you with practical strategies to drive positive change. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of the conversation shaping the future of inclusive workplaces. Register now!

Neurodivergence isn't a Mental Health Problem
2024-03-20 09:30 - 23:00
For too many years, neurodivergence has gone hand in hand with ideas of deficit and disadvantage, particularly when it comes to mental health. It is true that many neurodivergent people do have co-occurring mental health problems. However, these may be caused by the factors that often exist alongside neurodivergence – such as stigma, lack of acceptance, lack of accommodation, meeting societal expectations and so on.
Please join us for this discussion about neurodivergence and mental health, during which we will explore:

The causes of mental health problems in neurodivergent people

How we – as individuals and collectively – can support mental wellbeing

What a mentally healthy world might look like for neurodivergent people

You’ll learn more about mental health issues in neurodivergence as well as creating some hopeful goals to promote emotional wellbeing.
This is a free online event via Zoom.

Hiring and Keeping Talent
2024-03-20 11:30 - 13:00
Hiring and Keeping Talent
A Free Online Event on Finding and Keeping Employees!!
As the workforce landscape evolves, traditional hiring and retention approaches may no longer suffice. Our online event will provide you with insights and strategies to attract, hire, and keep the best people for your team. This free event is for anyone looking to hire employees or enhance their hiring practices, whether you are a business owner/ operator, an HR professional or anyone interested in starting a business and looking for employees, this event is perfect for you. Join our webinar to discover strategies for finding and keeping talent. Local employers, connect with employment service providers, learn from industry experts and explore Service Canada programmes for employee retention!
Topics Covered:

Learn about available support and resources to find employees

Explore strategies to retain employees

Uncover Service Canada employer benefits programmes

Who Should Attend:
Recruiters, HR professionals, managers, and anyone interested in improving their talent acquisition and retention skills.
Registration:
Register now to secure your spot at this exciting online event! Limited seats available!

Support Systems: Integrating Job Coaches and Supported Employment Into Talent Strategies
2024-03-20 12:00 - 13:00
Supported Employment is a systematic process of achieving competitive, integrated employment outcomes for individuals with significant disabilities through long-term supports – often including the engagement of a job coach. While more than half (51%) of the 485 companies that completed the 2023 Disability Equality Index indicated that they have employees with significant disabilities who use Supported Employment, the concept remains widely misunderstood and under-utilized in talent strategies. This webinar will more fully define Supported Employment and job coaching while also spotlighting companies that have made Supported Employment a successful component of their talent acquisition and development strategies.

Building Local Partnerships: One Strategy for Hiring and Keeping Workers
2024-03-20 14:00 - 15:30
Learn from innovative leaders as they share strategies in developing successful, high-impact partnerships that support employers in hiring and retaining skilled workers with and without disabilities.
Stay on after this presentation ends at 3:00 for a 30-minute Q&A with panelists.
People with disabilities represent a major source of talent in the United States. Hiring skilled workers with disabilities expands talent pools, drives retention, and boosts productivity. Savvy business owners should be looking for ways to recruit and hire candidates from this large segment of prospective workers. Having the right recruitment strategies can help employers connect with qualified candidates, particularly those with disabilities.
One such strategy is forming local partnerships with public agencies, nonprofits, education institutions, and service providers. Join EARN for a panel discussion to learn how employers can partner to hire and keep workers with and without disabilities.
In this webinar, innovative leaders will share their approaches to developing successful, high-impact partnerships. You will also discover practical strategies to help your organization:

Establish and nurture partnerships
Identify shared goals, priorities, and benchmarks to measure program impact and effectiveness
Navigate challenges and manage change
Celebrate successes to generate buy-in and expand efforts

ASL and real-time captioning will be provided.

Skills for Employment - Interview with Confidence (EAST)
2024-03-20 14:00 - 15:30
This is a FREE event funded by the government
This workshop will be held online. More details will be emailed to participants closer to the start date.
Interview with Confidence:

Make the right impression and showcase your skills with this valuable employment lab.
Learn how to answer Common Interview Questions effectively
Building confidence, assertiveness and trusting your own experience will help prepare you for a successful interview.

Labs are held weekly by East and West Skills for Change locations.
REGISTER TODAY!
Skills for Employment are weekly employment labs designed to help you find work and market yourself towards success! From resume-building to mock interviews, Skills for Employment will help you discover the right tools you need to get hired!

Creating Effective Resumes: A Free Virtual Workshop
2024-03-20 17:00 - 18:30
Resumes are a fundamental part of any job search. Come and join us for this virtual career workshop, presented by WorkBC Centre Coquitlam in partnership with Coquitlam Public Library, where you’ll learn:

The purpose of an effective resume
The different types of resumes
Strategies to make your resume attractive to potential employers

A WorkBC Employment Specialist will present on these key points and share quick tips to create a winning Resume!
All job seekers are welcome. Register now! Registrations will close at 6pm the night before the event.
You will receive a Zoom link at the email you used to register the night prior to the event.
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Applying AI in employment services: Lessons learned from the US
2024-03-21 07:00 - 09:00
Lessons Learned from implementing AI in the US Public Employment System. Using AI to ensure universal access for all individuals to pursue the skills and training needed to obtain a career that leads to financial stability and economic security.

Empowering Yourself as a Neurodivergent Woman in the Workplace
2024-03-21 09:30 - 11:00
How confident do you feel at work?
As neurodivergent women, we encounter the same systemic barriers in the workplace as neurotypical women, such as the gender pay gap and the glass ceiling. We also face additional unique challenges which can contribute to difficulties in navigating our careers, impacting our overall sense of achievement.
Join us for an insightful and uplifting discussion where we will be exploring the careers of neurodivergent women, looking at what we can do to transform our work lives by empowering ourselves.
Our chair and speakers have a wealth of valuable knowledge, lived experience and expertise from working across a variety of industries. We will explore a range of subjects including:

Building confidence and resilience

Developing your self esteem

Advocating for yourself

The importance of your support system

Navigating challenging situations

You will leave this session with practical tips, advice and hopefully feeling encouraged.
This is a free online event via Zoom.

Bridging the Gap to Your Ideal Job
2024-03-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-01 13:00 - 15:00
A “Bridge Job” can sustain you while still seeking your goal job.
In this workshop, you will:

Learn about “Bridge Jobs”
Decide what type of work would serve you while in transition
Create a list of occupations to target
How to maintain a positive mindset while in a “Bridge Job”

7 Must-Have Skills Remote Workers Need
2024-03-21 14:00 - 14:45
According to a recent FlexJobs survey, a whopping 65% of respondents say they want to work from home full-time, and 31% would like a hybrid work schedule.
The good news is that opportunities for remote job seekers continue to grow in many industries, including virtual administration, healthcare, education, customer support, marketing, and more.
However, despite the growing preference for remote work, some would-be remote workers aren’t prepared for the handful of challenges that working from a home office can bring. Along with having the specific skills and experience to do the job duties, workers also need to have a variety of other skills to be successful remote employees.
Luckily, many of these soft skills and talents can be learned or honed!
This webinar provides an overview of the top 7 skills needed to be a great remote worker—some you may already have, and others that can be learned or honed.

Maximising your LinkedIn for Job Search (East)
2024-03-21 14:00 - 15:30
This is a FREE event funded by the government
This workshop will be held online. More details will be emailed to participants closer to the start date.
The Workshop will cover

How to set up a LinkedIn profile
The parts of the profile and why they are important
How to optimise your profile so that employers find you
How to use LinkedIn to build your network
How to find jobs on LinkedIn

Workshops are held every week by the East and West Skills for Change locations.
REGISTER TODAY!
Skills for Employment are weekly employment labs designed to help you find work and market yourself towards success! From resume-building to mock interviews, Skills for Employment will help you discover the right tools you need to get hired!

Good Practice for Neurodiversity Professionals
2024-03-22 11:30 - 13:00
Neurodiversity Professionals – including physicians, psychologists, educators, specialist teachers and coaches have an important role to play in empowering neurodivergent colleagues once recognised, with or without a formal diagnosis.

But when it comes to professionals, many of us have been trained to think about neurological differences using a deficit model. Such a model, which can often focus almost exclusively on a person’s impairments and challenges, can lead us to see that person as the challenge, rather than a more balanced view that includes the environment around them.

As practitioners work hard to increase representation for many aspects of diversity, this should also be true of diverse minds!

Please join us for an exciting panel discussion where we will cover:

Recognising the social context of neurodiversity and how it is helpful

Understanding the strengths, challenges, and pathways for neurodivergent colleagues

The importance of not separating the person from the label

How to provide high-quality services to individuals

Thoughtful and inclusive environmental design

This is a free online event via Zoom.

Employment Training - The Power of Networking
2024-03-22 13:00 - 14:00
In this networking session you will be learning the importance of properly networking.

(dis)ABILITY Job Search Group: The Art of Disclosure
2024-03-25 11:00 - 12:00
Are you a job seeker with a disability? Meet other job seekers like yourself and discuss strategies, and learn about the topic of the day.
This group will work best when everyone participates! Be ready to communicate, ask questions, and learn from others. Please feel free to attend with a job coach, support person, etc.!
Examples of a disability include, but are not limited to, vision impairment, deaf/hard of hearing, anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, etc.
To request accommodations, please contact Lindsay Murphy at lmurphy@rochesterworks.org or
585-258-3500 x3513
RochesterWorks is an Equal Opportunity Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Skills and Accomplishments Workshop
2024-03-26 13:00 - 15:00
* **EmployNV events are open to the public and do not require tickets to attend.
Join us for an insightful workshop to address job seekers’ challenges in identifying and presenting their best skills to prospective employers. In this session, you’ll learn how to define and recognize your core skills and, more importantly, leverage them as impressive accomplishment statements on your résumé and during job interviews.
See you Tuesday, March 26, 2024, from 10am to 12pm both virtually at bit.ly/SkillsWS-Mar26 and in person at the EmployNV Career Hub, 4001 S. Virginia St. Suite H, Reno, NV. Walk-ins are welcome!

Craft Your Career: Making Your Job Fit You Better
2024-04-01 16:00 - 17:00
In today’s post-COVID workplace, traditional job roles often fail to fully engage employees, leading to dissatisfaction and disengagement. However, there’s a solution: job crafting. Join me for an insightful webinar where we explore the powerful concept of job crafting and how it can transform your career satisfaction and organizational impact.
Register HERE.
Did you know that over 65% of workers desire more meaningful and fulfilling roles? If you’re among them, this webinar is for you. We’ll delve into the fundamentals of job crafting, a proactive approach to redesigning your job to align with your skills, passions, and aspirations. No longer will you be a passive recipient of job titles and responsibilities – instead, you’ll become a design agent, shaping your role for optimal fulfillment.
Led by Gallup-trained strengths coach, Danielle Droitsch, this workshop will cover:
* The principles of job crafting and its impact on employee engagement and satisfaction
* Practical techniques for identifying areas of your job that can be reshaped to better suit your strengths and preferences
* Real-life case studies illustrating successful job crafting strategies and their outcomes
* Strategies for effectively communicating and implementing job crafting initiatives within your organization
Whether you’re a seasoned professional seeking greater fulfillment in your current role or a manager looking to boost team engagement and productivity, this webinar offers valuable insights and actionable strategies. Don’t miss this opportunity to take control of your career and craft a job that truly fits YOU.

Impress the employer! Job interview techniques that work.
2024-04-02 08:30 - 10:00
This webinar will cover everything you need to know about interviews. We will be looking at the types of interviews that you could attend such as face-to-face and telephone, and how to prepare for these interviews. We will also cover the range of questions you could be asked and how to anticipate, prepare and give positive answers, as well as how to present yourself effectively.
Webinars are delivered via Microsoft Teams

For new customers, we recommend that you have an appointment with a National Careers Service adviser before the webinar takes place.
In the appointment the careers adviser will help you to:

explore different careers and options
review your strengths, skills and develop your career goals
plan your next steps
make the best use of high-quality, career-related tools
understand the local job market
access learning, training, apprenticeship and employment opportunities, including making applications
develop your CV, interview skills and job searching techniques
implement your plan of action.

By giving us your personal information you are consenting to be contacted by telephone or email by the National Careers Service to arrange an appointment with a careers adviser prior to the webinar.
Customers’ information is collected so that the Department for Education can carry out its functions, information will be handled in accordance with the principles and laws of data protection and at no time will it be used for purposes that are not related to the delivery of careers advice by the National Careers Service. For further details of how customer data is used, please view the privacy policy on the National Careers Service website; https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/help/privacy-andcookies (or at bit.ly/NcsPrivacy2)
What else do I need to know?
There may be other participants in the session, so you must take care not to reveal any of your personal data at any time. Our recommendation is that you do not supply, verbally or on screen, your full name, email address, telephone number or any other information which could identify you to other participants on the call. You must not share such data, to safeguard your interests and so that you do not make yourself vulnerable to any malicious activity. Some presentations may be recorded for training purposes.
