Pellissippi State hosts Career Assistance Day February 28
Unemployment is rising and layoffs are becoming all too frequent. In response to the crisis, Pellissippi State is hosting Career Assistance Day this Saturday, February 28. The event is planned to help affected workers in the area connect with the resources needed to find new employment or return to school.
Career Assistance Day takes place 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Goins Building.
The adjustment to becoming unemployed can take time, says Teri Brahams, director of Pellissippi State’s Business and Community Services.
“There’s a shock factor,” said Brahams. “People have to get past ‘I just lost my job.’ There’s a time period necessary before many are able to move forward.”
To provide support, Career Assistance Day will offer a series of workshops scheduled during three sessions:
The 10:30-11:15 a.m. workshops include “Hot Careers During a Recession,” “Transitioning From Job Loss to Job Search” and “Resume Tips to Impress.”
The 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. sessions are “Transition to College,” “De-stressing in Stressful Times,” “Entrepreneurship: Is It for You?” and “Budgeting Through Hard Times.”
The 12:30-1:15 p.m. topics include “Financing Your College Education,” “Resume Tips to Impress,” “Budgeting Through Hard Times” and “Transitioning From Job Loss to Job Search.”
The event also will include information tables staffed by career and educational experts from the College and affiliate organizations.
For more information on Career Assistance Day, call 694-6400.
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