Finding Work When Times Are Tough—Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at 3 p.m. (EDT)

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In A Tale of Two Cities Charles Dickens writes: "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times . . . it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair . . ." As unemployment figures reach double digits, times are hard for job seekers as well as those who have been working for years. Many have found that they need to re-tool and prepare for something new. How can residents who are seeking a position in today's highly competitive job market access resources to help them acquire skills for new or better employment?

Neighborhood Networks centers can offer activities that strengthen a job seeker's employment skills as well as soft skills to boost their ability to compete in a tight market. This call will cover tools and techniques to help center staff assist residents in identifying employment resources in a challenging job market.

By participating in this call, participants will learn:

	How to help residents identify the right employment resources during a tough economic period.
	How to assess the employment needs of your residents.
	How to develop manageable employment training activities at your center.
	How to build and match resident skills with current job market needs.

How the Call Works

Dial toll-free (888) 556-5018 and ask to be connected to the Neighborhood Networks conference call. Please be prepared to provide the operator with your contact information.

Please call between 2:45 and 3 p.m. (EDT). The conference call begins promptly at 3 p.m.; however, you may join the call at any time.

For more information, contact the Neighborhood Networks Information Center, toll-free, at (888) 312-2743. The hearing impaired may access Neighborhood Networks via TTY by calling the Federal Information Relay Service, toll-free, at (800) 877-8339.

Additional questions or ideas can be posted on the Neighborhood Networks discussion board.