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PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley Notice
Live Webinars, Virtual Job Fairs and In-Person Recruitment Events (Employer Wednesday) will be listed on the calendar below. Click an event to view details.
Virtual workshop recordings can be found here.
Please go to www.careerlinklehighvalley.org for updates and additional information, or call 610-437-5627 ext. 0
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Almost every application and/or employer has that frustrating question about what your hopeful salary range will be. This question even pops up in screening calls so it is important to know how to research and create your own salary range. This webinar will review research tools and practices to help you know exactly how much you should be asking for the next time you fill out any application or talk to a prospective employer.
The webinar will start promptly at 2:00 P.M. however, there will be a 15 minute grace period until 2:15 P.M. for late arrivals.
Join us as a representative from AW Driving School and Testing Center gives us a virtual ‘crash course’ in driver’s education focusing on topics such as when and how to get a driver’s permit, state and national driving laws, how to get a driver’s license, and more!
The webinar will start promptly at 2 P.M. however, there will be a 15 minute grace period until 2:15 P.M. for late arrivals.
Integrating work, life, and self-care is a necessity in 2021.
Join us as a representative from the Perfect Fit and YWCA will be discussing how services offered through the YWCA Allentown, including digital skills training, professional development curriculum, and wellness support programming, can help you find balance as you build a career.
The webinar will start promptly at 2:00 P.M. however, there will be a 15 minute grace period until 2:15 P.M. for late arrivals.
This webinar will review the computer software many companies use to scan and filter through job applications called, “Applicant Tracking Systems”. We will review how applicant tracking systems work, how to edit your resume/job application to get through one, and how to recognize important keywords from job descriptions.
The webinar will start promptly at 2:00 P.M. however, there will be a 15 minute grace period until 2:15 P.M. for late arrivals.
In this webinar we learn about and examine different communication strategies for the workplace. Topics will include the 4 different types of communication, barriers to effective communication, tips for active listening, and more.
The webinar will start promptly at 2:00 P.M. however, there will be a 15 minute grace period until 2:15 P.M. for late arrivals.
This workshop addresses the concerns and issues surrounding the job search for seasoned professionals looking for new opportunities. Join us and learn what it takes to stand out from the crowd and overcome the obstacles of the modern job seeker.
The webinar will start promptly at 1 P.M. however, there will be a 15 minute grace period until 1:15 P.M. for late arrivals.
In this workshop, you will learn tips and techniques on how to do well at an interview, steps to prepare for the interview, the different types of interviews, and lastly, what to do and expect once the interview is over.
The webinar will start promptly at 2:00 P.M. however, there will be a 15 minute grace period until 2:15 P.M. for late arrivals.
Are you looking for a new career, but do not know where to start? This webinar is for you! This webinar will discuss how to find the best job satisfaction through the use of a few tools such as the My Next Move career identifier, High Priority Occupation list, and more. The facilitator will also go over how to find approved training providers through PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley.
The webinar will start promptly at 2:00 P.M. however, there will be a 15 minute grace period until 2:15 P.M. for late arrivals.
Esta clase cubrirá las mejores prácticas para crear un currículum profesional que pueda complacer tanto a los sistemas digitales de solicitantes en línea, como a los gerentes de contratación. Estos deciden a quién se le ortoga la oportunidad de ser entrevistado. Otros temas incluyen: aprender a preparar un Currículum efectivo, aprender qué no debes incluir en tu Curríulum y también aprender como comercializar tus habilidades y experencias a través del Currículum.
Por Favor: La clase comenzará a las 1:30 de la tarde. Hay un período de gracia de quince (15) minutos de 1:30-1:45 para los participantes tardíos.
Are you or someone you know struggling with addiction or substance abuse?
This webinar, presented by a representative from Treatment Trends in the Lehigh Valley, will address the stigma often surrounding people and families dealing and living with addiction and substance abuse. We will also examine community resources for anyone seeking more information on this topic and support.
The webinar will start promptly at 2:00 P.M. however, there will be a 15 minute grace period until 2:15 P.M. for late arrivals.
Check out the Allentown Public Library!
This webinar will feature a Reference Librarian from the Allentown Public Library system who will be discussing the many services the library has to offer including how to get a library card, checking out reading and other library materials, navigating online resources for computer courses, job seeker resources, and homework help, free family activities and more!
The webinar will start promptly at 3:00 P.M. however, there will be a 15 minute grace period until 3:15 P.M. for late arrivals.
This workshop addresses the concerns and issues surrounding the job search for seasoned professionals looking for new opportunities. Join us and learn what it takes to stand out from the crowd and overcome the obstacles of the modern job seeker.
The webinar will start promptly at 1 P.M. however, there will be a 15 minute grace period until 1:15 P.M. for late arrivals.
Your resume could make or break your chances of taking that next step in your career or landing your dream job. Many job seekers struggle with how to write a resume and market themselves to potential employers.
Andrea Grannum-Mosley, EdD. is the Director of Training and Development for Lehigh Carbon Community College, and she has kindly offered to facilitate a live webinar where she will take the topic of resume writing deeper than our very own, “Dos and Don’ts of Resumes” webinar.
Throughout the webinar, Andrea will expand on the different types of resumes, the best and worst items to have on your resume, action verbs, and more!
Please be sure to send in a current copy of your resume that you would like help revising. One on one resume advisement from Andrea and the Instructor Staff from CareerLink will also be available for help on your personal resume.
The webinar will start promptly at 12:30 P.M.; however, there will be a 15 minute grace period until 12:45 P.M. for late arrivals.
This webinar will review the latest and greatest open positions in the Lehigh Valley area. Recruiters and Instructors will be available to answer questions about the positions and applications in general.
The webinar will start promptly at 2:00 P.M. however, there will be a 15 minute grace period until 2:15 P.M. for late arrivals.
Tenico Wiggins from Educational Opportunity Centers, Inc. will be facilitating this webinar on the processes for applying and receiving financial aid for higher education. Join us for a discussion on Educational grants, FASFA, and more.
The webinar will start promptly at 2:00 P.M. however, there will be a 15 minute grace period until 2:15 P.M. for late arrivals.
Click here to access the Zoom Registration Link
This webinar reviews the importance of social media awareness in regards to one’s job search as well as examines a basic process for personal branding during the COVID-19 pandemic. LinkedIn will also be discussed in some detail.
The webinar will start promptly at 2:00 P.M. however, there will be a 15 minute grace period until 2:15 P.M. for late arrivals.
This webinar will discuss the following topics: Understanding the Importance of a Cover Letter/Thank You Letter; Guidelines to Create an Effective Cover Letters/Thank You Letters; and reviewing a sample documents for both letters. We will also review the importance of having three professional references and how to construct a proper Reference Sheet.
The webinar will start promptly at 2:00 P.M. however, there will be a 15 minute grace period until 2:15 P.M. for late arrivals.
This webinar will examine and review multiple workplace etiquette situations including social and environmental awareness, dress codes, phone usage, ghosting in the workplace, missing work, and other topics.
The webinar will start promptly at 2:00 P.M. however, there will be a 15 minute grace period until 2:15 P.M. for late arrivals.
Former incarceration can prove difficult for any job search process, but there are assistance opportunities out there to help sweeten the deal for the employer such as the Federal Bonding Program, Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), and PA’s new “Clean Slate” law. If you want to learn how to mitigate your barriers during the hiring process, then join us for this webinar!
The webinar will start promptly at 2:00 P.M. however, there will be a 15 minute grace period until 2:15 P.M. for late arrivals.
This webinar will review the different kinds of phone and/or virtual interviews, the preparation needed, how to prepare a room for these interviews, helpful research tips, and more!
The webinar will start promptly at 2:00 P.M. however, there will be a 15 minute grace period until 2:15 P.M. for late arrivals.
In this workshop, you will learn how to effectively use the internet to job search, how to identify and avoid job scams, and how to increase your chances of getting an interview through online applications. You will also be introduced to job search engines online and Applicant Tracking Systems.
The webinar will start promptly at 2:00 P.M. however, there will be a 15 minute grace period until 2:15 P.M. for late arrivals.
