Job and College Fair 2/25

If you or someone you know are seeking employment and or higher education, the 1st Annual Job and College Fair at the Asian Counseling & Referral Service at 3639 Martin Luther King Jr. Way South is the place to be on Saturday, February 25th from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.Don't wait to find your dream job, get a head start on your career or meet with college representatives. This is your chance to find the right college and talk to potential employers, all in one place.Getting a "foot in the door" in a new career area can be overwhelming. Finding the right entry-level job or college program can take months of research. At the Job & College Fair, individuals will meet employers and college representatives from all over the King County area. This event is free and open to public community. The Job & College Fair is presented by Federated Pentecostal Churches International and the YMCA of Greater Seattle.

The following vendors will be present:
Bellevue College
Treehouse
South Seattle Community College
Enterprise
Urban Impact
Renton Technical College
University of Washington
YWCA
Seattle Central Community College
Target
and more

Dress in proper business attire. Bring plenty of resumes. Prepare to network and communicate effectively. That’s the 1st Annual Job and College Fair from noon to 5, this Saturday the 25th at Asian Counseling and Referral Service at 3639 MLK Jr. Way South, Seattle, 98144. Please spread the word about the this event by distributing the flyer. For more information call Charmaigne Jones at 206-291-4969.

Youth Education, Career & Resource Fair 2/22

Greetings. If you or someone you know are age 14-21, or you are a parent of youth 14-21, I want to let you know about the Youth Education, Career, and Resource Fair, next Wednesday, February 22nd from 10am to 2pm at Rainier Community Center.

Looking for a job, info about 2-year or 4-year colleges, or a way to earn service learning hours at a local nonprofit? Want to meet local employers, college representatives and learn about jobs and other community resources? At the Youth Education, Career, and Resource Fair, you will have the opportunity to network with up to 70 employers, non-profit agencies, and 2-year and 4-year colleges. You can gain valuable information and skills by attending interactive workshops on a variety of educational and job-readiness topics such as resume writing, college access & post-secondary planning, and exploring career opportunities in skilled trades, video game design and the sciences. The fair is sponsored by City of Seattle Human Services Department in partnership with Parks & Recreation, Metrocenter YMCA, SeaMar, and Youthcare.

That’s The Youth Education, Career, and Resource Fair next Wednesday, the 22nd from 10 to 2 at Rainier Community Center, which is at 4600 38th Ave South, behind Rainier Playfield, on Rainier Avenue in Seattle. For more information, contact Keith at keith.vanessen@seattle.gov.

Poverty Action on the Capitol Day 2/20

Hi, I ‘m calling to encourage you to take action to end poverty this President’s Day! Come to Olympia with the Statewide Poverty Action Network on Monday February 20th for our “Poverty Action on the Capitol” Day.

Free buses leave Seattle from Solid Ground (at 1501 N 45th St. in Wallingford) at 7:30 am on Monday, Feb 20th and return at around 5:00 pm the same day. You must sign up for the bus in advance by calling Poverty Action at 1.866.789.7726—Ask for Senait.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Children are welcome. Come to learn about policies that affect low-income people, network with people from across the region and share your story with lawmakers.

We hope you will join us on Feb 20th to call upon the state legislature and the Governor to make ending poverty a priority. For more information call Poverty Action at 1.866.789.7726 or visit povertyaction.org.

Resource Fair Saturday 2/11

If you (or someone you know) are a senior, low-income and/or person with disabilities, I want to let you know about the 2nd Annual “Help me Enjoy My Life” Resource Fair this Saturday February 11th from noon to 4:30 at St Paul’s Church (15 Roy St). Here are the details:

“Help me Enjoy My Life” Resource Fair
Saturday, February 11th
12 PM-4:30 PM
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
15 Roy St, Seattle, WA, 98109 (Lower Queen Anne – Just northwest of the Seattle Center)

Among the participants are:
Seattle Crisis Clinic
Sound Mental Health
Washington Cash
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Animal Adoption Agency
Catholic Community Services
Lifelong Recreation
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Toast of the Town Toastmaster's Club
Seattle Parks and Recreation (Senior Centers, Community Recreation)
Queen Anne Chamber of Commerce and Queen Anne Community Center
Commission for People with Disabilities
Solid Ground
& local food banks and employment service groups
Community Voice Mail will also be there signing people up for free voicemail.

In addition to the support organizations that will be attending they will be providing information on job search resources, resume writing and interviewing. They will also have some light complementary refreshments and entertainment from local artists and entertainers.

This Resource Fair is a secular outreach event targeted to Seniors, Low-income individuals and families and People with disabilities, but all our welcome. This is also an opportunity to enjoy some refreshments & connect with neighbors & larger community.

Please spread the word about the Resource Fair by distributing the flyer.
For more information call Lynette Douglas at 206-352-7140 or E-mail lynette-douglass@comcast.net.

Greater Seattle Job Fair 2/8

Hi, if you or someone you know is looking for work, I want to let you know about the upcoming Greater Seattle Job Fair at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, next Wednesday February 8th, from 11 AM to 3 PM. This job fair, presented by Jobbernaut, is the Northwest's largest hiring event, featuring over 30 companies from the Puget Sound Region. It’s free to the public and hundreds of jobs in all levels of employment are available. Companies participating in this Job Fair are generally looking to fill positions from the following broad categories; Retail, Healthcare, Finance, Banking, Management, Government, Engineering, Manufacturing, Distribution and many more! It is recommended that you dress professionally and bring copies of your resume. That’s at the Exhibition Hall at Seattle Center, 301 Mercer St, Next Wednesday the 8th from 11 to 3. Enter through the front doors at 3rd and Mercer. For more information call 1-800-525-7748 or visit jobbernaut.com where you can pre-register and search jobs online. Good Luck!