The Communities Connect Network Project (CCNP) brings together community technology providers with state and local governments, corporate, philanthropic, and individual supporters to ensure that all residents are able to fully participate in Washington's increasingly technology-rich society. CCNP works to improve broadband adoption rates, workforce preparation, digital literacy, access to education, justice resources, and training at 22 sites in seven counties around Washington State. Partners include non-profits, libraries, community centers and courthouses.
Job Search Skills in the New Economy: Steps 1-4: The Foundation Skills
August 15, 2012
2:00-3:00 PM Pacific
This webinar will provide participants with a comprehensive job search strategy for the current economy. Hundreds of successful job seekers have used this approach over the last three years. You will learn the four active ingredients of a successful job search today and case managers will learn how to help clients define their career goals. Resources will be provided to assist job seekers in developing and implementing a job search and financial transition plan. This webinar is session one of a two part series and presents steps 1-4 for creating a successful job plan. For more information on session two, visit Job Search Skills: Steps 5-10. The webinar will be presented by Duncan Burgess, Director of WorkSource at South Seattle Community College, and is based on experiences with job seekers and businesses.
Register online for Job Search Skills in the New Economy: Steps 1-4.
Job Search Skills in the New Economy: Steps 5-10: Creating Relationships & Getting the Job
August 22, 2012
2:00-3:00 PM Pacific
This webinar will provide participants with an understanding of steps 5-10 of a successful job plan. You will learn the role of your personal brand in developing key relationships with managers that have the ability to hire clients. Case managers will learn how to help clients network effectively within their target communities for employment and learn how to create a relationship with hiring managers and how to leverage that relationship into job offers. This webinar is session two of a two part series. Participation or web review of session one is strongly encouraged. Information on session one can be found at Job Search Skills, Steps 1-4. The webinar will be presented by Duncan Burgess, Director of WorkSource at South Seattle Community College, and is based on experiences with job seekers and businesses.
Register online for Job Search Skills in the New Economy: Steps 5-10.
Using the Self-Sufficiency Calculator (SSC) for Career and Financial Planning
August 28, 2012
10:00-11:00 AM Pacific
Have you or your customers ever wondered if a specific job or career path will pay enough to cover your expenses? This webinar will introduce the self-sufficiency calculator (SSC), a tool developed to assist job seekers and low-income individuals with career planning and budgeting. The tool calculates expenses in housing, childcare, transportation, health care, and taxes, and provides customized results based on county of residence and family size. Learn how to utilize this tool in real time scenarios and how to test for eligibility for work supports, such as food stamps and subsidized health care. The self-sufficiency calculator (SSC) has been translated into ten different languages and is available publically online. This webinar will be presented by Anna Pavlik, Project Manager at the Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County.
Register online for Using the Self-Sufficiency Calculator (SSC) for Career and Financial Planning.
Financial Fitness: Financial Tips and Tools for Case Managers
September 10, 2012
10:00-11:00 AM Pacific
This webinar will provide participants with an understanding of key concepts related to financial literacy. Financial literacy has been identified as one of the most crucial skills for individuals to gain self-sufficiency and make plans to reach future goals. Case managers will learn how to help clients identify spending leaks, create saving plans, and develop a budget. Resources and tools will be provided that you can use directly with clients. Financial Fitness was originally developed through Port Jobs supported by a pilot project funded by the Paul G Allen Foundation and the National Endowment for Financial Education. This webinar will be presented by Renee Taylor from Pacific Associates.
Register online for Financial Fitness: Financial Tips and Tools for Case Managers.
Financial Fitness: Credit Reports and Scores-Your Financial Report Card
September 10, 2012
1:00-2:00 PM Pacific
This webinar will provide participants with an understanding of key concepts related to financial literacy. You will learn the best methods for getting and appropriately using credit, as well as how to evaluate offers of credit. Participants will gain an understanding of the true cost of credit through comparing interest rates on a variety of loan types. Learn how to obtain and assess your credit reports and what factors impact your credit score. Financial Fitness was originally developed by Port Jobs supported by a pilot project funded by the Paul G Allen Foundation and the National Endowment for Financial Education. This webinar will be presented by Becky House from American Financial Solutions.
Register online for Financial Fitness: Credit Reports and Scores-Your Financial Report Card.
