Hey Cindy,
I'm on Clair's mailing list for this event, so I cut and pasted the info. I'm sure Tink can tell you, the SF Center really sets the bar when it comes to helping trans people obtain employment.
First, the website is here:
http://www.teeisf.org
October 2008 Events (Please visit
www.teeisf.org for more information)
Pre Job Fair Workshop
Transgender Economic Empowerment Initiative (TEEI) is hosting a pre-job fair workshop specifically for the transgender community. Get some practical advice about how to maximize your job fair experience for the TLGB Job Fair 8.4. In this workshop you will learn how to prepare for a job fair, and gain a deeper understanding of how to network with employers and colleagues and follow up with connections. You'll even get some resume tips! By the end of the workshop, every participant will have some tangible goals for this job fair and a strategy to reach those goals. Join us to learn how to make the job fair experience more productive for your job search and career needs! (Please bring your resume if you have one.)
When: Tuesday, October 7th, 5.30 - 7pm
Where: The Rainbow Room, 2nd Floor @ The Center
Visit
www.teeisf.org to learn more about the services of TEEI.
Ask the Experts!
A panel of hiring experts will share their knowledge on job search, application process and job interviews. Led by Kari S McAllister, Operations Coordinator at the Performing Arts Center, recruiting professionals will offer tips, tactics, tools and techniques they use in the hiring process. This event will get you fully prepared for the TLGB Job Fair 8.4 on October 15th.
When: Wednesday, October 8th, 12 – 2 pm
Where: The Ceremonial Room, 3rd Floor @ The Center
TLGB Job Fair 8.4
Job Fair 8.4 is the Bay Area's premier LGBT workforce recruitment event, for the first time with a focus on transgender job seekers. Job opportunities include customer service, administrative, sales, technology, data entry, management, executive, retail, mail order, and call center positions. Click here to view the complete list of participating employers.
When: Wednesday, October 15th, 11am – 3pm (Transgender focus between 11am – 12.30pm)
Where: The Rainbow Room, 2nd Floor @ The Center
Post Job Fair Workshop
In this workshop you will have an opportunity to discuss your job fair experience with other members of the transgender community, learn strategies for following through with your job leads, and make a plan to turn some of those handshakes into interviews.
When: Wednesday, October 22nd, from 5.30 – 7pm,
Where: The Ceremonial Room, 3rd Floor @ The Center
