NOW Professional Development Program – starts Sep 30

Posted by Temple University on August 17, 2021

The Temple University Lenfest North Philadelphia Workforce Initiative is currently recruiting adult job seekers for a FREE 10-week workforce readiness program called: NOW Professional Development Program! Participants enrolled in our 10-week NOW Professional Development Program don’t have to pay any enrollment fees, their participation in NOW is totally free – – fully covered by Temple University!

BENEFITS

• Participants in the NOW Professional Development Program will be trained by industry executive leaders and Temple University management staff!
• Participants will learn/gain professional skills and information that will make them a more confident and competitive job seeker!
• Participants will build their network of direct contacts with area company leaders!
• Participants will receive personal career coaching!
• Participants will receive valuable job referrals!

Fall 2021 Schedule for NOW Professional Development Seminar

• September 30 General Interest Meeting
• October 7 Creating Your Best Resume
• October 14 Effective Job Search Tactics
• October 21 Mock Interviews: Practice Makes Perfect!
• October 28 Image, Style, Deportment in the Workplace
• November 4 Financial Literacy / Public Speaking
• November 11 Conflict Resolution in the Workplace
• November 18 Community Service Project Presentations
• December 2 Continuing Education & Career Self-Assessment
• December 9 Opportunity Knocks Dinner (Awards Dinner with Employers)

GENERAL INTEREST MEETING – SEPTEMBER 30th @ 6PM-8PM

The NOW Professional Development Program workshops are held once a week, Thursday evenings, for eight weeks. The General Interest Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 30, 2021, 6pm-8pm, at the Charles Library, Rm. 401, 1900 North 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19122.

TO REGISTER FOR THE GENERAL INTEREST MEETING

To reserve your seat at the upcoming General Interest Meeting, please email your current resume with a one paragraph explanation as to why you’re interested in participating in the NOW Professional Development Program to: mike.robinson@temple.edu

QUESTIONS? OR, FOR MORE INFORMATION…

Contact Michael Robinson, M.S., Director-Community Outreach & Hiring/Temple University Lenfest North Philadelphia Workforce Initiative: 215-204-0677. Thank you!