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January 2009
Tools to Assist Those in Job Transition
Tough
economic times call for aggressive measures to help those who are in job
transition. This month I wanted to highlight a number of services
for those who are either seeking support, or want to help their
employees, friends, and colleagues experiencing unemployment or underemployment.
AARP Offers Online Class for Over 50 Job Seekers
Whether
you're already retired, approaching retirement, or think you'll never
retire, a new course being offered throughout the Kentucky Community and
Technical College System (KCTCS) can help you figure out where employment
opportunities might fit in your future.
But looking for work is never easy. Making Age an Asset in Your Job Search
can help with those special challenges older job seekers sometimes face
and direct you to employers who are looking for experienced workers.
Because the course in online, the weather and the cost of gas aren't even
concerns! Plus, the course is instructor-facilitated, which means
you have access to help through a Discussion Area any time you have
questions.
The cost of this class is only $42. Visit www.aarp.org/kyjobs, scroll down to Making Age an Asset in Your
Job Search, and register now.
Job Transition
Ministry in Louisville
For
several years I have helped to form a job transition ministry that meets at
Christ Church United Methodist in Louisville.
I welcome your inquiry if you know of someone who would like to be added
to our listserv to receive meeting notices, job listings, and other
information for Louisville
area job seekers.
In the past year I have received a number of inquiries from HR
professionals who want to sponsor similar programs in their faith
communities. To that end I am organizing an Interfaith Job
Transition Ministry Vision Team, meeting on January 25 from 2:00 - 3:30
p.m. at Christ
United Methodist
Church, for people
who would like to begin a faith-based job transition program. My
vision is to create a network of professionals who will share information
regarding their programs so that we don't have to either reinvent the
wheel or duplicate services being offered by a nearby church. I'd
like for us to share job postings, ideas for programming, and other
career information. Call me if you would like to participate, or if
you'd like information to begin your own program in your hometown.
ExecuNet Chapter formed in Louisville
Beginning
in January 2009, an ExecuNet Chapter will be formed in Louisville to support senior executives
in transition. Sponsored by Resources Global Professionals,
FranNet, and Semonin Realtors, the chapter will offer monthly meetings
for networking and programming.
The first meeting, on January 15, 2009, will feature Dr. Glenn Rodriguez,
Dean of McKendree College, who will share his personal stories of job
transition and growth. Please contact Cathy Fyock for more
information.
Selected Items from Cathy's Calendar
January
20, Job Transition Ministry, Christ Church United Methodist, Louisville, KY
January 22, HR Book(less) Club, Resources Global Professionals,
Louisville, KY
January 25, Interfaith Job Transition Ministry Vision Team, Christ Church
United Methodist, Louisville,
KY
January 28, "So you want to be a consultant?" Resources Global
Professionals, Louisville,
KY
Looking ahead . . .
Selected
Dates, "Issues in Managing the Generations," Atria, Louisville, KY
June 30, "So You Want To Be A Consultant: Internal consulting
skills for the HR Professional," SHRM Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA
Cathy Fyock and Sandy
Allgeier Join Forces to Present Strategic Workshop
Cathy
Fyock and Sandy Allgeier of Allgeier Consulting will be co-presenting a
day-long strategic session (7 strategic HRCI credit hours) at the
Oklahoma SHRM Conference in 2009 on the topic, High Powered Consulting
Skills for Boosting Bottom Line Impact. If your chapter, state
conference, or in-house HR organization is interested in exploring a one-
or two-day program providing skills for HR professionals in creating a
strategic alliance, please contact us today!
About Cathy Fyock
Are you
looking for a high-content speaker for your next conference or
meeting? Call or email Cathy to find out how she can work with you
to meet your specific goals and objectives.
Cathy Fyock, CSP, SPHR, is an employment strategist-helping organizations
develop strategies to recruit and retain top talent in an aging and
changing marketplace. For nearly 20 years she has combined her
knowledge of work-force issues and her talents as a speaker to provide
innovative and inspirational learning events. She has helped
organizations attract top talent, reduce turnover, and improve
productivity in a volatile labor market.
Cathy has recently joined Resources Global Professionals as their
Director of Recruiting for the Louisville
office. In this role she practices "hiring the best"
while focusing on attracting senior-level professionals. She also
is responsible for business development.
Comments from a Recent Presentation
"Very pertinent information."
"She has great energy."
"Enjoyed Cathy's session-makes me glad I'm an HR Professional!"
"Fantastic!"
"Very applicable, good examples."
"Loved the stories. Great learning tool."
"Cathy is a great speaker."
"It was good to laugh."
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