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NC Assistive Technology Expo Dec. 3-4
Tue, 12/01/2009 - 15:06 — PattyThe 19th annual NC Assistive Technology Expo will be held December 3-4, 2009 at the North Raleigh Hilton. This two day conference provides information and hands-on access to state of the art assistive technology. These tools empower people with disabilities to live independently, work, participate in educational opportunities and access their communities. Assistive technology devices include low tech items such as kitchen gadgets to high tech computer-based environmental control systems.
Small Business Association Offering FREE Seminar Dec. 3
Tue, 12/01/2009 - 14:53 — PattyFREE Seminar: Small Business Association (SBA)Programs and Services
Learn about the SBA guaranteed loans, government contracting opportunities, disaster assistance and training programs to help your business succeed. This seminar is being presented at Wake Tech by the Women's Business Center of N.C.
Location: Wake Tech's North Campus
Building D Room 310
Corner of Louisburg Rd. and Fox Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27616
Free Webinar: The Anatomy of the Interview Process, Dec. 8
Wed, 11/18/2009 - 12:55 — PattyTypically, getting hired is an evolutionary process that progresses stage by stage. The purpose of the first stage is to get you to the second stage and on it goes until you arrive at the level where an actual hiring decision is made. For some the process can feel like a complete mystery. This webinar is aimed at demystifying the interview process by offering candidates an "across the table" point of view. Topics of discussion will include:
-Phone ettiquette
-Interview Preparation
-The Recruiter Relationship
-Managing Company Expectations
Pink Slip of Raleigh, Nov. 3
Mon, 10/19/2009 - 13:02 — PattyZydeco or Raleigh is sponsoring "The Pink Slip Event" Tuesday, Nov. 3 from 4-7p.m.
The goal of “The Pink Slip Event” is to host an evening event that brings together hundreds of professionals to hear about current or future openings with local companies in the Triangle. Many of us have been affected by companies that have shut their doors or have downsized throughout this economic slowdown. The event is about networking and connecting the pink slipped (and those who are nervous about losing their job or anyone who wants to network) with companies that are hiring.
Creating a Brand... When the Brand is You, Oct 21, 2009
Wed, 10/14/2009 - 19:03 — PattyKnowledgeable Network of Women Luncheon: Creating a Brand... When the Brand is You
Date:Oct. 21
Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Where: Hilton Raleigh-Durham Airport, 4810 Page Creek Lane, Durham, NC 27703
Construct an actionable plan to help you develop and market your personal brand.
Raleigh-based Affiliated Computer Services is Hiring
Mon, 10/12/2009 - 15:19 — PattyRaleigh, N.C. — Affiliated Computer Services is looking to hire another 150 people in Raleigh immediately, the company said Monday.
Customer care agents, supervisors and managers are needed “in order to accommodate increased business activity,” the company said.
Read full article here
The Second Annual Internet Summit Nov. 4-5
Sat, 09/26/2009 - 14:11 — PattyAt Internet Summit 09 join hundreds of entrepreneurs, senior marketers, investors and executives for expert content on opportunities and trends created by web innovation, social media, online advertising, video, mobile, cloud, real-time, search, Ecommerce and more. Hear from industry leaders and innovators on the future of the industry, how to capitalize on the shifting dynamics of the internet and tap into its unlimited business potential.
My Career Voyage 'Charting the Course' Workshop to Set Sail
Mon, 09/21/2009 - 15:54 — PattyMy Career Voyage (MCV) re-employment workshop for Nov. 9-13, has been cancelled. For more information, contact Patty
My Career Voyage (MCV) re-employment workshop will set sail for a 5-day career planning voyage at Trinity Baptist Church in Raleigh. Career Development Facilitator, Patty Edwards Shaver, will guide Career explorers from 9 a.m. - Noon in using the following career planning tools to chart their career course:
Wade Edwards Learning Lab Offers Free Computer Training
Thu, 09/10/2009 - 15:25 — PattyWade Edwards Learning Lab (WELL) of Raleigh is offering free computer training this fall.
Classes offered:
- WORD-Basic (Word Processing)
- Windows Basic (Basic XP Tricks)
- PowerPoint-Basic (Presentations)
- ACCESS-Basic (Database)
- SQL-Basic (Programming)
- Keyboarding (Keystrokes & Typing)
- Web Design-Basics
- Internet & The World Wide Web
Register by e-mail: ifctccregistration@earthlink.net, or
Register by phone (919) 835-1313
Be sure to include your first name, last name, e-mail, evening phone#, and desired class(es).
Resume Assistance and Career Workshops Sept. 23
Wed, 09/09/2009 - 08:20 — PattyWRAL and Capital Area Workforce Development Board are sponsoring resume assistance and career workshops at the Raleigh Convention Center on Sept. 23 from 10a.m.–4p.m. Job seekers are encouraged to bring their resume on a flash drive or disc.
