NETWORKING GROUPS

Job Seekers Learn Tips for Job Search, Get Support and Encouragement, Share Job Leads

February 29, 2008, Colorado Springs, CO – According to Sarah E Needleman and the Wall Street Journal Online, job seekers should expand their jobs network beyond the usual suspects (from CareerJournal.com http://executivewoman.com/jobhunting/networking/20080108-needleman.html).

“You've reached out to everyone in your network of contacts -- just short of the family dog -- for help getting a job. Who else can you turn to?”

The Pikes Peak Workforce Center Networking Groups are a job search resource available to residents of El Paso and Teller Counties. In March, PPWFC will offer the following networking groups:

The Executive Networking Group meets Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to noon and is for those persons who have held senior management or executive level positions for an extended time, and who may be in need of specialized services. This group will be on March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31.

The Professional Networking Group meets Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon and is for any individual seeking new employment. This group will meet on March 5, 12, 19, and 26.

The 50+ Networking Group meets Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon and is for people age 50 and over who are seeking employment. This group specializes in addressing issues facing older workers. This group will meet on March 6, 13, 20, and 27.

The Veterans Networking Group meets the first, second and fourth Wednesday of each month is for veterans seeking employment, including active duty, retired and transitioning veterans. This group will meet on March 5, 12 and 26.

There is no charge to attend these networking groups. All groups meet at the PPWFC main office, 2306 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, 80909.