Registration Now Open for Women in the Workforce Workshop


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If you’re a woman looking for a job or feel like a promotion should be in the works for your current job, registrations are now open for the Town of Brookhaven “Dress for Success” program.

On October 29th, 2024, the Town of Brookhaven Women’s Services Division will present its first session of the free Career EDGE Job Readiness series.

This free program is designed to help unemployed and under-employed women gain professional skills, accelerate their job search, and build confidence through weekly training sessions, one-on-one career coaching and networking in a supportive environment.

The Career EDGE Job Readiness classes will be held on Tuesday nights from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm on October 29th, November 12th, 19th, 26th and December 3rd, 2024, at Sachem Library located at 150 Holbrook Road in Holbrook, NY.

Women interested in participating can register online at BrookhavenNY.gov/CareerEdge.

Dress for Success Career EDGE job Readiness program is a seminar series for women seeking employment. It provides the opportunity to work with a great network of professional women, businesspeople and expert speakers and designed to meet the needs of women in our area who are ready to make a move and get the right job. This program is presented by Dress for Success Brookhaven and there is no cost to participants.

The free Career Edge Job Readiness Series is a unique program for women who are unemployed or under-employed. In just 5 weeks, participants will:

•Increase your knowledge and confidence on securing a job

•Create your personal brand and marketing strategy

•Learn how to find and apply for the job that’s right for you

•Build a focused resume and prepare to ace your interview

•Receive one-on-one career coaching

•Receive a Dress for Success professional suiting experience

•Explore networking tools including LinkedIn

•Participate in a sisterhood of women to share your journey

Please contact Dress for Success Brookhaven to learn more about the Career Edge Job Readiness series. E-mail Brookhaven@dressforsuccess.org or leave a detailed message at 631-451-9127. Space is limited. Early registration is recommended.

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