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Beat the Economic Downturn
Wednesday, April 9th, 2008
Although experts have not officially declared that we are in a recession, there are signs pointing in that direction. At NSCC we offer programs and services that can help if you're facing a lay-off, having a difficult time finding a job, need to upgrade your skills to increase your job security or want to improve your financial situation. Here's a list of resources to help you get started:
- Career Fair - April 24, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., presented by the Career Services team. Over 40 employers on site! Come dressed in business attire and with resume in hand if you are seeking employment. Participating employers include: Boeing , Fred Meyer, Macy's, PACE Staffing Network, Puget Sound Gastroenterology, Redfin, Republic Parking Northwest, Safeco, Safeway, Schuck's Auto Supply, University of Washington, UPS, Uwajimaya and Washington Energy Services. For more information about who's coming to the fair and the positions they are hiring for, visit: www.northseattle.edu/services/career/employers/jobfair/.
- Seminar - "Give Your Elevator Speech a Lift - How to craft your own 30-second commercial," May 8, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Distinguished media specialist, Lorraine Howell, author of "Give Your Elevator Speech a Lift - How to Craft Your Own 30-second Commercial", will show you how to get your message across and engage your listener's interest. Learn this effective method for marketing YOU and the skills and abilities you can bring to an employer in your new career. This event is free and open to the public and is located in North's Lecture Hall, Room LB 1141. For more information about what you'll learn in the seminar, watch this video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KplFaoBDZQc
- Investment Class - "Investment Options for Today's Financial Climate", Tuesdays, 7 - 8:30 p.m., starting on June 24 and running for three weeks. The need to save and invest for the future has not changed but the financial climate has experienced a radical change. The combination of the credit market crunch, the downturn in real estate and the very high price of oil have created a perfect storm that presents a challenge to the investor. This class will explain and explore the advantages and uses of immediate, deferred and fixed annuities, and inflation-protected investments as well as longevity insurance policies. Learn how you can weather the storm. The cost of this class is $65. To register, visit: http://www.learnatnorth.org/.
- Workforce Education - If you are unemployed or working in a low wage, part-time job, you may qualify for free tuition, books and fees at NSCC. Last quarter almost 500 students qualified. This quarter, we'd like to qualify 500 more. You could be one of them. No diploma? No problem. We offer GED preparation, high school completion and a range of programs that you can start without a diploma. Choose from over 50 career training programs - find a job you'll love! HVAC installers (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) can earn $35,000 a year or more. Licensed practical nurses average $40,500. Accounting assistants have annual average earnings of $33,000. These careers and others are in high demand! Learn more - Call (206)527-3787 for information about our free information sessions or visit www.northseattle.edu/programs/workforce.
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