Bucks County Office Center
1260 Veterans Highway
Bristol, PA 19007
215-781-1073
TTY: 215-781-9553
Fax: 215-781-1074
www.cwds.pa.gov
Bucks County Community College
1 Hillendale Road
Perkasie, PA 18944
215-258-7755
March
2017
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Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
1
Info Session: Care Builders: 9:30 – 10:30
(See back for details)
General Orientation: 9:30 – 10:30
CareerScope: 11-1
TABE: 1-3
Word I: 1-4
Ace the Interview: 1-4
KeyTrain: 4-6
2nd Time Around Clothing Drive: 4-6
(See back for details)
Thursday
2
Word II: 9-12
Computer Basics: 1-3:30
Hiring Event: Statesman: 10-12
(See back for details)
Friday
3
TABE: 12-2
General Orientation: 2:00 – 3:00
CareerScope: 2-4
6
Youth Orientation: 9-10
General Orientation: 9:30 – 10:30
7
Keyboard & Mouse: 1-3:30
Cut Your Job Search 50%: 1-3
8
Resume Revival: 9-12
General Orientation: 9:30 – 10:30
CareerScope: 11-1
TABE: 1-3
Social Media / LinkedIn: 1-4
Business Smart Workshop: 3-5
(See back for details)
KeyTrain: 4-6
9
Excel I: 9-12
Modern Interviewing: 9-11
Computer Basics: 1-3
Communication/
Conflict Resolution: 1-3
10
TABE: 12-2
General Orientation: 2:00 – 3:0
Open Lab: 1- 3:30
CareerScope: 2-4
13
TABE: 9-11
Youth Orientation: 9-10
Finding Your Fit: 9-11
General Orientation: 9:30 – 10:30
CareerScope: 11-1
14
KeyTrain: 9-10
Finding a Job After 50: 1-3
Excel I: 1-4
TABE: 2-4
15
Excel II: 9-12
General Orientation: 9:30 – 10:30
Writing a Cover Letter: 1-4
2nd Time Around Clothing Drive: 4-6
(See back for details)
16
Market Yourself: 9-11
Hiring Event: 2nd Ave: 12 – 2
(See back for details)
Civil Service: 1:30-3
17
TABE: 12-2
General Orientation: 2:00 – 3:00
CareerScope: 2-4
20
Youth Orientation: 9-10
General Orientation: 9:30 – 10:30
21
KeyTrain: 9-10
Cut Your Job Search 50%: 1-3
Excel II: 1-4
TABE: 2-4
22
Resume Revival: 9-12
General Orientation: 9:30 – 10:30
CareerScope: 11-1
Hiring Event: Horizon House: 11-1
(See back for details)
TABE: 1-3
PowerPoint I: 1-4
KeyTrain: 4-6
23
Bridging a Skills Gap: 9-11
Power Point II: 9-12
Open Lab: 1-3:30
24
Ace the Interview: 9-12
TABE: 12-2
General Orientation: 2:00 – 3:00
CareerScope: 2-4
27
TABE: 9-11
Youth Orientation: 9-10
Modern Interviewing: 1-3
General Orientation: 9:30 – 10:30
CareerScope: 11-1
28
KeyTrain: 9-10
CareerWardrobe- Suit up: 9-10
(See back for details)
Guest Speaker: Blanche Gottel – The
Plant Lady of Bucks County – “There’s
No Straight Line Between A-Z”: 9-11
(See back for details)
Open Lab: 1:30 - 3
Finding a Job After 50: 1-3
TABE: 2-4
29
Can-Do Attitude/
Time Management: 9-11
General Orientation: 9:30 – 10:30
CareerScope: 11-1
TABE: 1-3
What About Assessment Tests: 1-3
Hiring Event: Protocall Staffing: 1-4
(See back for details)
KeyTrain: 4-6
30
Guest Speaker: Absolutely Abby
Taking Your Job Search by Storm 11-1
(See back for details)
31
TABE: 12-2
General Orientation: 2:00 – 3:00
CareerScope: 2-4
Bristol Hours: M,T,TH,F 8:30 – 4:00 (Main Office) Wednesdays 8:30 – 6:00
2016
Perkasie Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 – 4:00
PA CareerLink® Bucks County is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aides and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
PA CAREERLINK® BUCKS COUNTY WORKSHOPS AND RECRUITMENTS FOR THE MONTH
All workshops are provided at no cost. You must be enrolled in the PA CareerLink® system to attend.
Pre-registration is required, please sign up on the CareerLink® Website (www.pacareerlink.state.pa.us) or call 215-781-1073. Please be prompt. If you arrive late, you may be asked to reschedule.
RECRUITMENTS, JOB FAIRS & ACTIVITIES FOR THE MONTH
BRISTOL, PA LOCATION
Interviews located at PA CareerLink® Bucks County (Bristol), 1260 Veterans Hwy, Bristol, PA 19007
2nd Time Around Clothing Drive – 3/1/2017 & 3/15/2017 – 4:00- 6:00
Second Time Around Store’s bi-monthly clothing drive. Accepting new/gently used casual clothing, shoes and accessories for
men, women and children, linen and small household items. Drop off times between 4-6pm at the CareerLink. Held on the 1st
and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. For more information please contact: [email protected]
Information Session: Care Builders at Home– 3/1/2017- 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Positions available include CNAs & HHAs to serve as caretakers and live-ins. Candidates should have a valid driver’s license and
reliable transportation. Please apply online to www.jobgateway.pa.gov to JO# 10807157 and bring the following: Resume,
Reference, 2 – Step PPD. For more information contact: Amber Mirza [email protected] 215-781-1073 ext 2265
Hiring Event: Statesman Heath and Rehab 3/2/2017 10:00 – 12:00
Positions available include Registered Nurse JO#10781460 and Certified Nursing Assistant JO#10781395. Positions located in
Levittown Please apply online to www.jobgateway.pa.gov and call to be scheduled for an interview time. Please contact Amber
Mirza 215-781-1073 ext 2265 [email protected] or Richard Rodriguez 215-781-1073 ext 2238
[email protected]
Business Smart Workshop 3/8/2017 – 3:00 – 5:00
In this workshop you will… Gain a basic understanding of the key steps to getting your business off the ground, Learn about
various financing options and what banks look for when lending money, Learn about the local resources available to assist you
in starting and growing a small business. To register or for more information please contact Richard Rodriguez 215-781-1073
ext 2238 [email protected] or register online at https://bizsmartworkshop-march8.eventbrite.com
Speedy Start Up Jumpstart Session 1- March 15 & 29
The Bucks County Workforce Development Board is partenering with the Bamboo Project, Inc. to help YOU make your business
idea a reality. In the 12 hour, 2 workshop Speedy Startup Jumpstart, you’ll identify potential business ideas, explore what it
takes to start your business and decide if the startup life is for you. Graduates of the Jumpstart are eligible to participate in the
8- week Speedy Startup coaching program where we’ll help you take your business form idea to implementation. This
program is FREE to qualified participants. To learn more and apply, visit our website and click “Apply” button at the top.
http://michelemartin.com/bucksstartup/ or contact Michele Martin [email protected]
Hiring Event: 2nd Ave – 3/16/2017 – 12:00 – 2:00
Positions available include: Cashier and Production Worker. Full and Part time positions located in Northeast Philadelphia, PA.
Multiple shifts available. Please apply online at www.jobgateway.pa.gov JO#10811200. For more information please contact
Mike Spinka [email protected] 215-781-1073 ext 2202 or Herb Bethea [email protected] 215-7811073 ext 2259
Hiring Event: Horizon House – 3/22/2017 – 11:00 – 1:00
Residential Living Specialist position available apply online at www.jobgateway.pa.gov JO# 10823336 for more information
please contact Amber Mirza [email protected] 215-781-1073 ext 2265
Guest Speaker: Blanche Gottel – The Plant Lady of Bucks County - 3/28/2017 – 9:00 – 11:00
There’s No Straight Line Between A-Z – A Career Path Journey – For more information please contact Hope Selig
[email protected] 215-781-1073 ext 2225
Hiring Event: Protocall Staffing – 3/29/2017 – 1 pm – 4 pm
Warehouse positions available. Work sites are not accessible by public transportation. Job sites are located in Morrisville and
Langhorne. For more information contact: Richard Rodriguez [email protected] 215-781-1073 ext 2238 or Jessica
Peterson [email protected] 215-781-1073 ext 2203 Please apply online at www.jobgateway.pa.gov JO# 10747330
Guest Speaker Absolutely Abby - Recruiter, Speaker, & Career Consultant
Taking Your Job Search by Storm 3/30/2017 – 11:00 -1:00
Now more than ever, it’s time to take your job search by storm. We need to use the 5 P’s and be prepared, persistent, patient,
positive, and prudent. Most of all we need to develop partnerships with others. All of these qualities help us during a storm but
they also help us during our job search. Join Absolutely Abby as she teaches us the steps we need to assure ourselves a
successful search in 2017.For more information please contact: [email protected]
Career Wardrobe’s “Suit Up” – 3/28/2017 – 9:00 – 10:00
Career Wardrobe’s Suit Up Workshop: Offers tips on professional attire, self and body image, and preparing for your interview.
For more information please contact [email protected] 215-781-1073 ext 2246
PA CAREERLINK® BUCKS COUNTY PARTNER PROGRAMS
JOB CORPS: Job Corps is a no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps
young people ages 16 through 24 improve the quality of their lives through vocational and academic training.
Contact Gail White for more information at 215-985-1650.
VETERAN SERVICES: Veteran services are available to assist veterans in securing employment
and training. (Daily 8:30 – 4:00 Bristol Office)
PA CAREERLINK® BUCKS COUNTY PARTNER PROGRAMS (CONT)
VITA EDUCATION SERVICES: Vita offers free basic education programs tailored to the individual
needs of the adult learner. They include: Basic Literacy, Pre-GED and GED classes, English as a Second Language, Family Literacy and
Decisions for Living. Please contact directly: 215-345-8322, visit their
website: www.vitaeducation.org, follow them on Twitter: @Vita Education or watch them in action on YouTube.com/user/Vita Education.
ASSESSMENTS OFFERED IN BRISTOL, PA
TABE Test: Test of Adult Basic Skills, provides participant with academic grade equivalency in Math and Reading. (2 hours)
PLEASE reserve a spot by registering on www.cwds.pa.gov
CareerScope: Provides participants with an interest inventory and aptitude assessment for career decisions. (1 ½ hours) PLEASE reserve
a spot by registering on www.cwds.pa.gov
KeyTrain: Study session for workplace skills in math, reading, and general preparatory for WorkKeys. (1 hour session)
PLEASE reserve a spot by registering on www.cwds.pa.gov
JOB SEARCH AND COMPUTER WORKSHOPS OFFERED IN BRISTOL, PA
Ace the Interview: Workshop studies the critical role of interview preparation, the skills necessary to confidently conduct an
interview and the follow-up process. (Job Search Tools: Interview Preparation Kit; Thank You Letter)
Bridging the Skills Gap: It is important that you know what skills you have. Learn to identify your adaptive and transferable skills.
What are you good at? (This workshop is an updated Skills workshop with new content).
Can-Do Attitude/Time Management Workshop: Attitude is more important than skill….This workshop emphasizes the benefits
of a positive attitude in the workplace. Learn how to plan, allocate, delegate, monitor, organize, schedule and prioritize your time spent.
Civil Service Workshop: Receive an overview of the PA Civil Service website. The workshop will explain how to navigate the website,
search for job openings, apply online and schedule tests.
Communication/Conflict Resolution: Build your communication skills. Be an effective speaker, receiver, & an active listener. Build
the skills that can turn conflicts into opportunities.
Computers Basics: Teaches basic computer skills and Windows PC navigation.
Computer Basics / Job Search (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY): 1-1 Computer and Job Search Assistance (computer basics, applying for
a job, updating your resume, etc.) one –on –one with instructor. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! Email: [email protected] for
an appointment.
Cut Your Job Search by 50%: Computer lab workshop that shows how to search effectively for jobs, how to get organized to be
the most successful job searcher; and also techniques to keep your job search fresh and
focused over time. (Job Search Tools: 30–Second Personal Commercial; and Job Spidering)
Excel I: Create spreadsheets & perform basic data entry. Learn the best practices & the foundation for Excel. Microsoft Office 2007
Excel II: Must take Excel I prior to this class. Expand on basic Excel principles using basic formulas, filtering and sorting, database
essentials, and creating tables and various charts. Microsoft Office 2007
Finding a Job After 50: Join the growing number of over-50 job seekers in our Computer Lab to seek
guidance on job search issues specific to this age group. (Job Spidering)
Finding Your Fit: Are you considering transferring into a whole new career? If so, this workshop will highlight
how to tackle career research and guide you in exercises and assessment that can help you narrow
your career search.
Intro to JobGateway: Use CWDS and Job Gateway effectively to achieve your employment
& training goals. Must be registered on JobGateway or you will need to be rescheduled.
Keyboarding & Mouse: Learn the mouse & keyboard. Students will practice typing using Mavis Beacon software.
Market Yourself: Do you have good soft skills? Do you have a brand? Learn how to Market Yourself.
Modern Interviewing: Come to this workshop to learn modern interviewing techniques that focus on behavioral questions.
You will learn how to answer the hardest questions in an interview. Mock interviews will take place.
Open Lab: Free time to work on updating you resume, job search activities, and practice using Word, Excel, Power Point, and
Keyboarding. Includes direction from staff member.
Preparing for Video Interviews: Increasingly employers are using technology to conduct interviews. Learn about and experience what
is important for a successful video interview.
PowerPoint I: Learn the MS Power Point presentation basics. Topics include getting familiar with the software, creating various slides,
adding text, images, sounds, and transitions. Microsoft Office 2007
PowerPoint II: Expand on the basics and create your own PowerPoint. You will have the opportunity to present and be evaluated.
This is a goal-oriented class. Set your own standard according to your need. Microsoft Office 2007
Must take PowerPoint I prior to taking PowerPoint II.
Résumé Critique: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please call 215-781-1073 or email Hope Selig
at [email protected] for an appointment.
Resume Revival: Fast track workshop that covers same day completion of your resume through critique and creation.
Bring your resume when attending. Bring flash drive if possible. Must be registered on CWDS.
Social Media/LinkedIn: Create a professional portfolio on LinkedIn and learn how to network with employers
in this 3-hour workshop in our Computer Lab. Please bring your resume.
What about Assessment Tests? Ever have trouble with jobs that want you to take assessments and questionnaires?
Come to this workshop for tips on how to tackle these obstacles.
Word I: Learn to use the most popular word processing software on PC. Get familiar with the software, word processing terms and
applications, as well as basic computer operations. Font formatting, paragraph alignment,
spell check, and cursor essentials covered. Microsoft Office 2007
Word II: Continued from Word I and includes basic computer operations (copy, paste, format painter etc.), paragraph and page
formatting, bulleted lists, and tables. Microsoft Office 2007
and tables. Must take Word I prior to taking part II.
Writing a Cover Letter: Show employers what qualifications you have by including the cover letter with
your resume. Please bring your resume and flash drive if possible.
PA CareerLink® Bucks County is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aides and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.