Events

A JFCS Career Services Event: This workshop is designed to teach the most effective and safe ways to perform job search activities online. Topics will include internet safety, how to navigate online applications, internet-ready resumes, useful job search websites, and how to stay organized with your job search. Presented by Lisa Lenhart - llenhart@jfcspgh.org. Registration

A JFCS Career Services Event: Learn to Navigate the landscape of today's ever changing workforce. Regardless if you are returning to work, changing careers, or pursuing a passion there are many ways you can position yourself to be just what the employer needs. Highlight your strengths and attributes to maximize your efforts towards a successful

A JFCS Career Services Event: Well written Cover Letters serve as a compelling and strategic component in getting hired. Do you write cover letters that help you to stand out from your competition? Trends in cover letter writing continue to evolve. Join us to gain new insight into how cover letters, e-notes, and other letters,

A JFCS Career Services Event: This two hour workshop explores working with the MS-Office Suite of tools - review the basics of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; how to open and use multiple applications at once; and share content between Word, PowerPoint, and Excel using text, charts, tables, and graphics. This workshop is best viewed on

A JFCS Career Services Event: Are you new to resume writing or looking to improve the one you already have? This beginner-friendly workshop is designed for job seekers who are building or refining their resume from the ground up. Join us to learn how to craft a professional resume that gets noticed by employers. Gain

A JFCS Career Services Event: Learn the essential practice of networking; how to find and approach contacts and techniques for presenting yourself effectively. Presented by George Ponticello – gponticello@jfcspgh.org. Registration closes at 5:00 PM the BUSINESS DAY PRIOR to this workshop. Registrations after the deadline will not be accepted. To cancel a registration, please contact Gretchen Young

A JFCS Career Services Event: Are you current with the most recent trends in resume writing? Does your resume clearly showcase your brand and highlight your value? What should you be aware of when using AI to help write your resume? This advanced workshop is designed for job seekers who already have a resume but

A JFCS Career Services Event: Gain the confidence to adapt and succeed as workplace dynamics continue to evolve. We will review strategies to thrive in any work setting - whether you're working remotely, in a hybrid model, or on-site. Presented by Margaret Lizzi - mlizzi@jfcspgh.org. Registration closes at 5:00 PM the BUSINESS DAY PRIOR to this workshop.

A JFCS Career Services Event: AI tools are an increasingly common fixture of our daily lives, transforming the way we work, create, and communicate. Join us as we present an introduction to AI tools, discuss the opportunities and potential pitfalls of using them in your job search, and provide you with real-time examples of how

A JFCS Career Services Event: Join us at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Main (South Wing Reading Room) in Oakland, for an interactive presentation with a focus on highlighting the important steps to prepare for an in-person Job Fair. Following the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to meet 1:1 with a Career Counselor

A JFCS Career Services Event: Join us in learning what behavioral interviewing is and why so many employers use this method. In addition, we will present clear and concise techniques to prepare for behavioral interviews along with an opportunity to practice in a fun and relaxed environment. We hope to see you and look forward