Job Seekers Invited to Skills Workshop on Thursday at Atlantic City Electric

Anybody seeking a job or to change jobs is invited to a job skills workshop Thursday at Atlantic City Electric in Mays Landing.

"Bridging the Gap - A Job Skills Workshop" is scheduled for 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at 5100 Harding Highway in Mays Landing.

The Technology & Entrepreneurship Talent Network (TETN) is presenting a series of workshops at various locations throughout New Jersey for individuals interested in a career in technology and/or entrepreneurial endeavors.

The workshop will provide job-seekers with information on the latest technology jobs and trends, interviewing skills, networking skills, best practices and more. 

Participants are encouraged to register in advance until 5 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 9), though walk-in registration will be available. Fee is $15.

The agenda is as follows:

8:00 – 8:45 am: Registration/Coffee/Networking/Visit Exhibits
8:45 – 8:55 am: Welcome/Opening Remarks Johanna Zitto, CPT, Tech & EntrepreneurshipTalent Network Coordinator, NJTC
9:00 – 10:00 am: Best Foot Forward Interviewing Tips Julia Nuesch, SPHR, Principal, JSN Human Resources Consulting
10:15 – 11:15 am: It’s Not Just About What You Know…Skills for Effective NetworkingPatrick Hagerty, Senior Technical Recruiter, Robert Half Technology
11:30 – Noon: Refine Networking Pitch/Visit Exhibits
Noon – 1: 30 pm: Lunch + Quick Connects ‘Speed Networking’ + Visit Exhibits (Company representatives listen to, guide, and accept resumes of Job Seekers, as they share their ‘elevator pitch.’) Patrick Hagerty, Senior Technical Recruiter, Robert Half TechnologyTom Hendrixson, Organization Development Specialist, Shore Medical CenterJudy Kass, Green Jobs & Business Development Talent Network Director, Department of Workforce Development Bert Lopez, Public Affairs Manager, Atlantic City ElectricJerry Masin, President, SetFocusJulia Nuesch, SPHR, Principal, JSN Human Resources Consulting
1:30 – 2:15 pm: Putting Your Talents To Work: Developing An Interim Game PlanJerry Masin, President, SetFocus
2:30 – 3:00 pm: Cracker Barrel Discussion: Best Practices + Lessons Learned Moderator - Judy Kass, Green Jobs & Business Development Talent Network Director, Department of Workforce Development Panelists - Christine Berberich, Atlantic County Professional Services Group Facilitator Barbara Miles, Camden County Professional Services Group Facilitator
3:05 – 3:15 pm: Wrap-up/Evaluations/TETN Contact
Participants will each receive Session Handouts and a Resource Book for reference.