Trans Employment Conference March 10, 2007
Q Center
69 S.E. Taylor
Portland, Oregon 97214
(corner of Taylor and Water Ave.)
Purposes:
1) To establish a dialog in the GLBT community about employment
issues.
2) Networking and education with both small and big business
employers.
3) Educate others that a gender identity change does not mean a
change in skill sets and worth in the marketplace.
Topics:
• Panel discussion regarding workplace issues.
• "Managing Your Past" resume' tips and transitioning in the
workplace.
• Alternative Employment = self employment, non-profits, small
businesses and temp agencies.
• Personal stories of handling discrimination in the workplace (such
as dealing with dress codes, bathroom issues and insecure co-workers).
• Resources available from the Human Rights Campaign.
• Information regarding trans-friendly employers.
• Job hunting resources.
• Opportunities to network with the Northwest Gender Alliance, along
with other individuals and groups.
Who Should Attend?
Trans individuals, employers and HR representatives.
For more information and to register: (503) 381-9478
This event is organized and sponsored by the Portland and SW
Washington area Emerging Community Committee of the Human Rights
Campaign and the members of the Northwest Gender Alliance.
I will be one of the participants in this event. If you live in the area and are transitioning, there will be some great information about employment, whether it's transitioning on the job or finding a job in the future as a trans individual.
Melissa
