Orientation Dates Announced for LA Fellows Cohort 14 - Classes Start March 21st

Career Fair & Health and Disability Expo Return to Los Angeles Valley College

Los Angeles Valley College, home of the LA Fellows program, is hosting a Career Fair and Health Expo on April 15th in conjunction with the Valley Economic Alliance. This event is a great opportunity for job seekers to network and meet employers with a wide range of career positions and is open to all. Additionally there will be free health screenings and activities:

 

 

 

As has been our tradition in years past, LA Fellows will be on hand to assist exhibitors and guests. Look for them - they'll be the "bright shiny pennies" who are smiling, being helpful, and wearing the nifty lapel pin with our logo. (Sorry, those pins are not for sale - you have to earn them!) If you're considering joining our next cohort in July, take the time to meet them and learn about their experience first-hand.

Also, if you're doubting the value of job fairs and need some inspiration, read our previous post from LA Fellow Ara Easley, who got her position after attending this event a few years ago: http://lafellows.blogspot.com/2011/09/ara-easley-shares-how-her-la-fellows.html You never know which networking connection can lead to that next step in your career, so take a page from the LA Fellows philosophy and "Say Yes" to this opportunity!

Do You Know Someone Who's Been Laid Off From One of These Companies?

LA Fellows don't pay a dime for the training they receive through our program, thanks to grants and special funding through our WorkSource partners. The top notch instructors, the materials, the coaching and strategic matches with the nonprofit organizations, the cohort experience - all of that is taken care of financially so that the Fellows can put in their best effort and concentrate on the job search.

We have been asked to get the word out about a important grant, called New Directions, that has been set aside to assist workers from a select group of companies. Workers who have been laid off from the following companies, on or after the date listed, may be eligible for free training through LA Fellows.

If you or anyone you know worked for any company on this list and may be able to take advantage of this opportunity, please call us at the Job Training office at Los Angeles Valley College, (818) 947-2941 and ask to speak to Mary or Allison about New Directions for LA Fellows. We also encourage you to check our website, www.lafellows.org/apply, and come to an orientation either December 5th or December 10th. Details are on the website, and classes begin on January 5, 2015.

• Aerojet Rocketdyne - 03/31/14
• Aircraft Service  International Group (ASIG) - 11/30/13
• Allied Beverages, Inc. - 11/12/13
• AMMEX Entertainment, Inc. -Las Palmas  Ballroom - 2/6/14
• ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment Services, LLC.(c/o: L.A. Convention Center) - 12/31/13
• Atlantic Express Transportation Corp. - 12/31/13
• Buerge Ford  & Chrysler - 3/8/14
• California Auto Mart Group, Inc. - 6/18/14
• Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - 6/3/13
• Coda Automobile - 7/15/13
• Community Development Institute - 7/31/13
• Delaware  North  Companies Travel Hospitality Services, Inc. (DNC) - 12/01/13
• DTT Surveillance - 10/1/13
• Electronic Arts, Inc. - 12/13/13
• G2 Secure Staff, Inc. - 5/14/14
• Gilly Hicks - 1/26/14
• HemaCare Corp. - 12/8/13
• Intuit - 9/9/13
• JP Morgan  Chase - 10/11/13
• Kaiser  Permanente - 12/31/13
• Loehmans (La Cienega, Tarzana) - 2/28/14
• McDonald's - 12/1/13
• Menzies - 4/1/14
• Motion Picture Television Fund  (Wasserman  Campus)  - 6/1/14
• Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc. - 12/31/13
• NBC Universal - 11/11/13
• Northridge Hospital Medical Center - 10/28/13
• Omnicare - 5/23/13
• Orchard Supply Hardware - 10/25/13
• Paramount Pictures - 10/1/13
• Ralphs Grocery Company - 1/17/14
• ShoeDazzle.com - 12/13/13
• Shriner's Hospital - 6/6/14
• Siemens Healthcare - 6/1/14
• Technicolor - 12/21/13
• The Fat Cow, FCLA LP - 3/28/14
• U.S. Aviation Services Corp -LA - 5/1/14
• Wallenius Wilhelmsen  Logistics  Americus, Inc. (WWL) - 4/19/14
• Walt Disney Pictures - 6/9/13

If you are interested in LA Fellows but have not worked at any of the listed companies, fear not - the New Directions grant is not the only source of funding available. We welcome anyone who is unemployed and in need of a boost to their job search to come to an orientation and see if LA Fellows might be the right next step for them.

New Orientation Dates and Location Added for Cohort 11



 

Free Workshop: Preventing Computer Viruses

On Tuesday October 28, 2014, Team Business Burbank and Los Angeles Valley College Job Training office (home of LA Fellows) is presenting another free 2-hour workshop: Preventing Computer Viruses. These free workshops are a great resource to share with your network and are relevant to business professionals across the board, regardless of their current employment status. Instructional workshops like this add value to a resume, give professionals a chance to network and meet new people, and are also a great talking point when an interviewer asks, "So what have you been doing since your last job?"

 

Everyone is welcome. Share this on your social media sites and be sure to register!

 

Orientation Dates Announced for Cohort 11

 

Free Training for Job Seekers

Who are the LA Fellows?

LA Fellows are motivated, hard-working, enthusiastic individuals, with solid work experience, who are looking for their next career opportunity. Visit www.lafellows.org or call 818.947.2941 for more information.

 

Make a Difference in Your Career

LA Fellows receive free professional training covering executive level topics including advanced job search techniques, critical thinking, negotiating, and advanced computer skills. Training begins January 5, 2015.

Be the Difference in Your Community

LA Fellows volunteer their time and talents by sharing their professional expertise at local nonprofit organizations through meaningful project based roles. Throughout the program, LA Fellows will gain invaluable career growth skills, job search assistance, and receive the opportunity to give back to the community while they seek full-time employment.

 

Become an LA Fellow

Attend an informational session to learn more about the program and application process.    Job Seekers only need to attend one informational session. Be prepared to stay two hours.

When:          Friday, October 17^th, 10:00am

                        Friday, November 14^th, 10:00am

                        Friday, November 21^st, 10:00am

                                               

Where:         Los Angeles Valley College

5800 Fulton Avenue

Valley Glen, CA 91401-4096

Located in the Library building, Second Floor, Room 201

Parking:      Free parking in Lot B at the corner of Oxnard St. and Fulton Ave.

Free Workshops from LAVC Job Training & Team Business of Burbank

Valley College has teamed with Burbank’s Team Business to present another series of free workshops designed to increase productivity in the workplace.

In the first offering, entitled “Providing Excellent Customer Service,” guests will not only learn some of the best ways to deliver professional, helpful, and high quality assistance to customers, but will gain insight into diffusing situations with those confrontational individuals who inevitably show up in front of the counter or on the phone, and turn them into returning buyers.

Delivered by popular speaker Doug Marriott, this complimentary workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, October 1, from 10:00 a.m. – noon. To learn more, see the flyer below or contact Dale Beck, Event Coordinator at 818.947.2927.

Again, there is no charge to attend this workshop.

To reserve your seat, contact Team Business at their website, itsmyseat.com/teambusiness.

Below are the subjects and times for the remaining three:

·         Mastering Effective Communication (Tuesday, October 21, 2:00)

·         Preventing Computer Viruses (Tuesday, October 28, 10:00)

·         Creativity and Innovation for your Business (Tuesday, November 4, 2:00)

LAVC Offering Free Classes for Career Advancement

 

For those who aren't in our current Cohort of LA Fellows, LA Valley College is offering another FREE resource to brush up on job seeking skills and get a leg up on your next career move. This class is open to anyone: former Fellows, potential Fellows, students, or interested members of the community, regardless of your current employment status. See the information on the flyer below or go to www.lavc.edu to register. Classes start September 5th, 2014.

 

Another Free Workshop: Creativity & Innovation

 Are you a creative person?

Here’s the answer: YES.

Team Business Burbank is back this week with another valuable FREE workshop. This workshop features another LA Fellow favorite, Larry Braman, who's also the president of Global Career Consulting & Placement, where he draws on his experience in both the business and creative worlds to help individuals and teams create more fulfilling and productive careers. He is known for delivering fun, interactive, and meaningful learning experiences. The approach of this workshop is that everyone has tremendous creative potential. It may be challenging at times to access it—but it’s there.

If you’re not able to innovate and enable your team to do the same, your career —and your team’s output—may suffer.

Learn and experience new ways to:

· Access your creativity at work and beyond

· Inspire and unleash creativity in your teams

· Get out of the way so that new ideas can surface

· Solve old problems

This workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, May 21 (2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.). As always, there is no charge to attend. If you're considering applying to the LA Fellows program, or missing the days you did spend with us, this is a great chance to sample just a bit of the type of professional development training we are able to offer job seekers.

To reserve your seat, contact Team Business at their website, www.itsmyseat.com/teambusiness.html.

Career Fair & Health Expo at Los Angeles Valley College

Los Angeles Valley College, home of the LA Fellows program, is hosting a Career Fair and Health Expo on April 17th in conjunction with the Valley Economic Alliance. This event is a great opportunity for job seekers to network and meet employers with a wide range of career positions and is open to all. Additionally there will be free health screenings and activities:

As has been our tradition in years past, LA Fellows will be on hand to assist exhibitors and guests. Look for them - they'll be the "bright shiny pennies" who are smiling, being helpful, and wearing the nifty lapel pin with our logo. (Sorry, those pins are not for sale - you have to earn them!) If you're considering joining our next cohort in July, take the time to meet them and learn about their experience first-hand.

Also, if you're doubting the value of job fairs and need some inspiration, read our previous post from LA Fellow Ara Easley, who got her position after attending this event a few years ago:  http://lafellows.blogspot.com/2011/09/ara-easley-shares-how-her-la-fellows.html  You never know which networking connection can lead to that next step in your career, so take a page from the LA Fellows philosophy and "Say Yes" to this opportunity!

Free Workshop

There's time before the next LA Fellows Cohort begins, so if you're in the LA area and looking for ways to keep your skills sharp while searching for that next step in your career, register to attend this free workshop. Great information and a great opportunity to network with other professionals!

 

Update: You can register for this free seminar by going to http://www.itsmyseat.com/TeamBusiness.html and clicking on the session or by calling 818-238-5198. Here is a schedule for this and other upcoming sessions available through Team Business:

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