Chris Rippee, JFCS Career Development Center Career Counselor, has been asked to be a presenter at the Hiring Pittsburgh Career Expo at the Duquesne University campus on August 13 (open to the public; click here for more information). His topic? “How to Stand Out in Your Job Search.” It turns…Read More
Category: Career & Outplacement Services
JFCS Career Development Center career fair
JFCS Career Development Center wrapped up another career fair on June 4th, this time at the Millvale Community Center. Twenty-two employers and community resource organizations participated, including recruiters from Amazon, Giant Eagle, U.S. Steel, PNC, Waste Management and the PA Liquor Control Board. “There were more than 40 attendees, including…Read More
JFCS shows veterans that they count
Over the last year, JFCS Career Development Center has seen a growing need for employment support for veterans and military family members in our region. Our career counselors have established partnerships with local veteran employment services through the Pittsburgh Veterans Initiative Group (PVIG). This coalition, of service agencies and federal…Read More
Refugee and Immigrant Career Fair – a helping hand
by Chris Rippee, Career Counselor, JFCS Career Development Center Finding a job is rarely easy, but when you are foreign-born, the process can be even more challenging. Many immigrants and refugees struggle to find meaningful work as they adapt to American workforce culture. For more than 5 years, the Refugee…Read More