Join us for an interactive panel discussion featuring industry professionals, recruiters and HR representatives, and community organization members to gain insights on how to make a successful career transition, get a promotion, and move up the career ladder. At the event, participants will be able to participate in a one-on-one…Read More
A JFCS Career Development Center Event in collaboration with Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh: Join us at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Downtown branch for the WorkLaunch Job Fair. You'll have an opportunity to connect with employment recruiters from the area who will provide information on their open positions, how to…Read More
Join us for an interactive panel discussion featuring industry professionals, recruiters and HR representatives, and community organization members to talk about side hustles, gig economy jobs, and working in the arts. At the event, participants will be able to participate in a one-on-one career counseling meeting with a JFCS Career…Read More
Join us for an interactive panel discussion featuring industry professionals, recruiters and HR representatives, and community organization members to discover information about digital resumes, training opportunities, and how to leverage LinkedIn in your job search. At the event, participants will be able to participate in a one-on-one career counseling meeting…Read More
Last night our WorkLaunch event's subject was: The Gig Economy, Beyond 9 to 5. Panelists discussed tips and ideas about how people can string different jobs together to make a living, and still include work you love. They also talked about nuts and bolts - health insurance, making enough money,…Read More
On April 11, Dayna Brown from Pittsburgh Hires Veterans, Dan Wonders from NHCO, Mahogany Jackson HR Professional, and Chris Rippee of JFCS CDC hosted a WorkLaunch event at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. The panel covered topics such as making a successful career transition, moving up the career ladder, and…Read More
WorkLaunch is an annual series of work readiness events held each spring by JFCS Career Development Center in partnership with Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Each year WorkLaunch evolves its event offerings to meet the needs of the changing regional workforce. This year events will take place from March 21st through…Read More
Last week we had an awesome kickoff to our WorkLaunch series! Our panel from last week's WorkLaunch Working with New Technologies event (left to right) Jamaal Davis from Goodwill of SWPA, Pam Harris of JFCS Career Development Center, and Mike Smialek Volunteer Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Check out more pictures from…Read More
Back for the third year in a row, the annual WorkLaunch: Career Connections and Workshops event will take place next week, March 20-23 at Pittsburgh-area libraries. A collaboration of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and JFCS Career Development Center, WorkLaunch is a free, four-day series of events that offers job seekers…Read More
WorkLaunch is an annual series of work readiness events held each spring by JFCS Career Development Center in partnership with Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. List of Events Click the links to learn more about WorkLaunch events. Every Monday, March 9-30 - Kickstart Your Motivation This workshop series is an educational…Read More