RITE Program Creates Vocational Support Groups
For the over nine percent of Connecticut's population that is out of work, finding a way to stand out amongst other job seekers could be the key to securing employment.
To help jump start local residents' job searches, Family Centers' Reaching Independence Through Employment (RITE) program is offering two new vocational guidance groups.
Facilitated by a career counselor, the RITE Job Search Club will provide participants with helpful hints designed to improve their chances of finding a job. The latest job search tools and websites will also be discussed. The Job Search Club meets every Tuesday at 10 a.m. Participants must have a resume and a working knowledge of the Internet.
The RITE Resume Writing Club is intended to help young professionals or those just entering the workforce create a resume that gets noticed by employers. Also facilitated by a career counselor, the group will discuss the elements every resume needs and common pitfalls many job seekers fall into. Professionals making a career charge or those needing help updating their resumes are also encouraged to attend. The Resume Writing Club meets Tuesdays at 6 p.m.
Both clubs are open to the public and are free of charge. All groups meet at Family Centers' Stamford offices located at 60 Palmer's Hill Road. For more information or to register, contact Myriam Zelada at 203-869-4848.
The RITE program provides vocational counseling, training, educational enhancement opportunities, referral services, resume-writing and interview assistance, ESL/literacy classes and bilingual computer training for residents of Fairfield County. Since it began in 1996, RITE has helped thousands of people throughout Fairfield County find employment, improve their employability and achieve a greater sense of self-sufficiency.
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