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WORK EXPERIENCE SEMINARS - FALL 2008

SEMINARS TOPIC
SPEAKER(S)
LOCATION
DATE & TIME
1. Resume Writing

This seminar provids an overview of the various resume styles and tips on how best to highlight your experience and accomplishments to attract potential employers. Resume samples and formats will be presented.

Sponsored by Career & Employment Center

Suzanne Papa
SRJC Career Developer

Bev Hennigsen

SRJC Intern Coordinator
Santa Rosa Campus
1440 Bussman Hall
Wednesday,
September 24
Noon - 1:30 pm

2. The Peace Corps & Americorps

Information about two opportunities to volunteer.

Elene Hertweck--Peacecorp
Abby Casabona--
Americorpt
Santa Rosa Campus
1439 Bussman Hall
Tuesday,
Septermber 30
Noon - 2:00 pm
3. Stay Motivated, Stay Positive

Apply practical strategies/solutions to both the worklplace and college to understand and reduce stress and burnout. Communication, analytical and teamwork skills will be emphasized in this seminar.

Renee LoPilato

SRJC Work Experience Instructor

Santa Rosa Campus
1228 Barnett Halll

Wednesday,
October 8
3:00 - 4:30 pm

 

4. Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Career information

Deb Swain--
Speech Pathology Instructor
Santa Rosa Campus
1439 Bussman Hall
Thursday,
October 9
Noon - 1:00 pm

5. Explore the Core Skills that Make You an Effective Communicator

Effective communication is more than just good verbal skills. Examine positive body language, listening and assertiveness techniques that can improve your networking and improve on-th-job relationships.

Margaret Panely

Work Experience Instructor & Career Counselor

Petaluma Campus
PC 183
Wednesday,
October 15
5:00 - 7:00 pm

6. Building a Strong Relationship with Your Supervisor

Discuss and identify the steps of buildilng a professional relationship of mutual respect with your supervisor. Students will suggest typical work situations that are challenging, and while workling in groups, identify postive solutions to each one. Communication. leadership and flexibility skills will be emphasized in this seminar.

Renee LoPilato

RJC Work Experience Instructor

Santa Rosa Campus
1228 Barnett Halll
Monday,
October 20
4:00 - 5:30 pm

7. Conducting an Internet Job Search

Tips to speed and streamline your search

Phyllis Usina & Micca Gray--
SRJC Research Librarians
Santa Rosa Campus
1439 Bussman Hall
Monday,
Ocotber 20
Noon - 1;30 pm
8. Resume Writing

This seminar provids an overview of the various resume styles and tips on how best to highlight your experience and accomplishments to attract potential employers. Resume samples and formats will be presented.

Sponsored by Career & Employment Center

Suzanne Papa
SRJC Career Developer

Bev Hennigsen

SRJC Intern Coordinator
Santa Rosa Campus
1440 Bussman Hall
Thursday,
October 23
Noon - 1;30 pm

9. Changes in the Workplace

In today's world, changes are common occurrences and sometines difficult to experience. This seminar will deal with change and what to expect. it will train you to use 21st century work skills effectively to help you succeed in the ever-changing workplace.

Chance Massaro

Managing Director,
Power Communications

Petaluma Campus
PC 656
Monday,
November 3
3:00 - 4:30 pm

10. Effective 21st Century Communication Skills

This fun and interactive workshop gives the participants practical techniques to help foster better verbal communication skills between co-workers, supervisors, and customers.

Sharona Ex


Motivational Coach
Pegaphin Production

 

Santa Rosa Campus
1288 Barnett Hall

Monday,
November 3
4:00 - 6:00 pm

11. Time Management

This seminar focuses on two basic behaviors that will save you one to three hours daily. Includes easy techniques, priorities, and goal setting along with proven methods to overcome delaying, deferring, and postponing. Become a more efficient worker and student.

Chance Massaro

Managing Director,
Power Communications

Petaluma Campus
PC 656
Monday,
November 3
5:00 - 7:00pm

12. Career Exploration Fair

Learn about SRJc's 170+ Career Training Programs and speak with representatives from a variety of industries. Important information is available to help you choose your major and make a career decision. Job opportunities available.

 

Petaluma Campus
Physical Fitness Center
680 Sonoma Mountain Parkway

 

Wednesday,
November 5
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

13. Conflict Resolution

Learn the basci principles of conflict resolution using 21st century work skills such as communication, teamwork, interpersonal skills, and adaptability. Handling conflicts in a postive way will result in a more productive workplace.

Chance Massaro

Managing Director,
Power Communications

Santa Rosa Campus
1275 Barnett Hall
Thursday,
November 6
3:00 - 4:30 pm

14. Time Management

This seminar focuses on two basic behaviors that will save you one to three hours daily. Includes easy techniques, priorities, and goal setting along with proven methods to overcome delaying, deferring, and postponing. Become a more efficient worker and student.

Chance Massaro

Managing Director,
Power Communications

Santa Rosa Campus
1275 Barnett hall
Thursday,
November 6
5:00 - 7:00 pm

15. Listening Skills

An important part of communication is effective listening skills. Learn important "how to listen" skills. By applying these techniques you can become a more effective communicator both as a student and employee. A fun, interactive semianr format.

 

Santa Rosa Campus
1696 Emeritus Hall
Saturday,
November 8
10:00 am - Noon

16. Evaluation of 21st Century Work Skills Program (one of three)

Attend one of the three "wrap up" sessions titled "Evaluation of 21st Century Work Skills Program". Come to give us valuabel feedback from your experience with the Work Experience class. Share your thoughts about the 21st century work skills model. Face-to-face interaction with members of the Work Experience Department.

A Team of Discussion Facilitators from the Work Experience Department Santa Rosa Campus
1809 Baker Hall
Thursday,
November 13
3:30 - 4:30 pm

17. Customer Service I

This seminar will teach you how to identify the customer, their needs and wants and how to use effective communication and teamwork as major tools.

Attendance in both Part I and Part II will provide maximum benefit. See Part II below.

Chance Massaro

Managing Director,
Power Communications

Petaluma Campus
PC 698
Thursday,
November 13
3:30 - 5:00 pm

18. Customer Service II

This seminar will teach you how to identify the customer, their needs and wants, and how to use effective communication and teamwork as major tools.

Attendance at both Part I and Part II will provide maximum benefit.

 

Chance Massaro

Managing Director,
Power Communications

Petaluma Campus
PC 698
Thursday,
November 13
5:30 - 7:00 om

19. Writing a Cover Letter

This seminar provids an overview of writing a cover letter and tips on how best to highlight your experience and accomplishments to attract potential employers.

Suzanne Papa
SRJC Career Developer
Santa Rosa Campus
room 1439 Bussman Hall
Thursday,
November 13
Noon - 1:00 pm

20. Evaluation of 21st Century Work Skills Program (two of three)

Attend one of the three "wrap up" sessions titled "Evaluation of 21st Century Work Skills Program". Come to give us valuabel feedback from your experience with the Work Experience class. Share your thoughts about the 21st century work skills model. Face-to-face interaction with members of the Work Experience Department.

A Team of Discussion Facilitators from the Work Experience Department Santa Rosa Campus
1809 Baker Hall
Friday,
November 14
Noon - 1:00 pm

21. Evaluation of 21st Century Work Skills Program (two of three)

Attend one of the three "wrap up" sessions titled "Evaluation of 21st Century Work Skills Program". Come to give us valuabel feedback from your experience with the Work Experience class. Share your thoughts about the 21st century work skills model. Face-to-face interaction with members of the Work Experience Department.

A Team of Discussion Facilitators from the Work Experience Department Petaluma Campus
PC 191
Saturday,
November 15
10:00 - 11:00 am