helping job seekers at your library 2011 annual conference austin, texas
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Helping Job Seekers at Your Library
2011 Annual ConferenceAustin, Texas
Theresa Tongio Holden Technical Services Supervisor Palestine Public Library 903-729-8087 [email protected]
Contact Info
How to create programs to help job seekers at your library
How to find and work with partners How to create class materials How to promote your new program I want to make this an easier and faster process
for you!
Objective
Palestine, Texas is located in East Texas about 120 miles east of Dallas. Service population is
Two companies relocated, general economic conditions, wanted to do something for people in area, but what? With resources we had. No one on staff HR. Decided to move forward with what could do/good at. Computer training. And find partners to help with the rest.
Background
Find partners with HR background to help Palestine Public Library (PPL) partners are
Workforce Solutions East Texas, Workco Staffing
How did PPL find partners? Library Director is a Rotarian. From Rotary
Club, she had met the supervisor at Workforce Solutions East Texas.
Conference call w/Donna Prasatik of Workforce Solutions who wanted a written proposal for her managers which PPL submitted
Make sure to go through your organization’s and your partner’s appropriate hierarchy for approval.
PPL’s director supported the project. She met with the City Manager who wanted the library to go forward with the classes with the intended partners.
Workco became a partner because their organization wanted to become involved in the project after hearing about it from the Workforce.
Finding Partners
Workforce Solutions East Texas provided the computer lab space.
Workco Staffing provided seminars from HR professionals
Local Workforce office Economic Development Council Chamber of Commerce Organizations w/HR personnel Rotary, Lions, Kiwanis
Finding Partners
PPL’s classes learn computer basics and how to improve
keyboarding skills learn to use Microsoft Word to type, open, format,
and print a resume learn how to use Excel to create a basic
spreadsheet Learn how to create and use a free email account Learn how to search for employment online and
submit an electronic resume
What do I teach?
Learn how to use ResumeMaker to create a resume
[email protected] Email me for examples of class handouts. I
will send you my ppts.
Where do I get class materials?
Microsoft Online Training http://
office.microsoft.com/en-us/support/training-FX101782702.aspx?redir=0
Yahoo Mail Help http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/mail/yahoo
mail/
How to create class materials
Use the software yourself. Ex. ResumeMaker. Create a resume and note steps in the process
Consult with colleagues. Ask for their advice, ask for their materials
Purchase materials from companies which specialize in writing courseware
NETLS Teaching Basic Computer Skills Consulted extensively with colleagues who
have taught Listen to the students in your classes. MS Office Certification http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/
certification/mos.aspx
How do I learn to teach computer classes?
Let the world know! Write press release Post on organizations web site and social
sites Distribute to media
Promoting your classes
Press Release Sample
Email me [email protected] for my press release you can use as a template.
Contact your media department.
Contact the media office of your organization. They should have contact list for local newspapers, radio, tv stations
Create your own media list. Contact area newspapers, radio/tv and ask who should receive the press release
Don’t forget to include institutions where job seekers may turn for help. Ex. churches
Media
Theresa Tongio Holden Palestine Public Library 903-729-8087 [email protected]
Contact me!
Gracias! Ten un buen dia! Have a great day