Please note the new locations, days and time for Workforce Solutions:
Looking for a job? Need help writing a résumé? Seeking advice on your career? Houston Public Library and Workforce Solutions are here to help!
Get free assistance with: job search assistance, résumé writing tips, interviewing tips, rebranding your skills, career advice and educational information at the following locations:
Central Library, 2nd Floor
500 McKinney, 77002 832-393-1313
Mondays 2 PM - 4 PM
Tuesdays 2 PM - 4 PM
Wednesdays 10 AM - 12 PM
Thursdays 10 AM - 12 PM
Ring Neighborhood Library
8835 Long Point, 77055 832-393-2000
Tuesdays 1 PM - 4 PM
Fridays 1 PM - 4 PM
Thanks!
Mary Wagoner
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Workforce Solutions Job Search Seminars - June
Please share this information with your customers.
Workforce Solutions Job Search Seminars - JUNE 2012
Tuesday, June 5th, 10 – 11:30 am Creating a Résumé/Completing the Application Walter NL
Thursday, June 7th, 2 – 3:30 pm Creating a Résumé/Completing the Application Looscan NL
Tuesday, June 12th, 10 – 11:30 am Interviewing
Walter NL
Thursday, June 14th, 2 – 3:30 pm Creating a Résumé/Completing the Application Johnson NL
Tuesday, June 19th, 10 – 11:30 am Rebranding Your Skills Walter NL
Thursday, June 21st, 2 – 3:30 pm Creating a Résumé/Completing the Application Johnson NL
Tuesday, June 26th, 10 – 11:30 am Creating a Résumé/Completing the Application Montrose NL
Thursday, June 28th, 2 – 3:30 pm Finding That First Job
Johnson NL
Workforce Solutions Job Search Seminars - JUNE 2012
Tuesday, June 5th, 10 – 11:30 am Creating a Résumé/Completing the Application Walter NL
Thursday, June 7th, 2 – 3:30 pm Creating a Résumé/Completing the Application Looscan NL
Tuesday, June 12th, 10 – 11:30 am Interviewing
Walter NL
Thursday, June 14th, 2 – 3:30 pm Creating a Résumé/Completing the Application Johnson NL
Tuesday, June 19th, 10 – 11:30 am Rebranding Your Skills Walter NL
Thursday, June 21st, 2 – 3:30 pm Creating a Résumé/Completing the Application Johnson NL
Tuesday, June 26th, 10 – 11:30 am Creating a Résumé/Completing the Application Montrose NL
Thursday, June 28th, 2 – 3:30 pm Finding That First Job
Johnson NL
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Workforce Development Work Group Update
Hi!
As promised, I have posted the Open Job Lab Presentation (MS Power Point) on the Service Priority page. It is in the upper sidebar on the right. Thanks!
Mary
As promised, I have posted the Open Job Lab Presentation (MS Power Point) on the Service Priority page. It is in the upper sidebar on the right. Thanks!
Mary
Friday, April 27, 2012
Workforce Development Work Group Meeting Minutes
In attendance: Alice Depot, Richard Hurst, Melissa Jarvis, Patricia Jones, Mike Laman, Karen Luik, Jim Maynard, John Merullo, Suzanne Rickles, LeRoy Robinson, and Mary Wagoner.
Work Group's Great Brainstorming Suggestions:
Open Job Lab Promotion
Open Job Labs need generic system flyers that describe what the service provides and simply lists locations with a request to contact for dates and times.
Each location needs to do a locations specific flyer for the local community. Mary will follow up with logos from Laurie.
Request a blurb into the local media, including television, by Communications.
Reorganize our website and design it to reflect the service priorities.
Locations will share information from Workforce Solutions's flyers distributed at meeting with local groups.
Open job Lab Procedures and Forms
Mary will post the power point used for training related to Open Job Labs. This includes general guidelines for operating the class and helpful tips. Mary will create a sign in sheet; or location can use the BTOP sign in sheet.
Mary will follow up by posting the Power Point to the blog.
Open Job Lab Stats
Use the link on this site to enter Open Lab statistics.
BTOP Statistics
Please ask BTOP staff to record and report their statistics to Nicole. Mary will follow up with Nicole to see if they have a worksheet for reporting BTOP statistics.
Workforce Solutions
Managers really like the information sheet about the seminars that was distributed.
Need more Spanish speaking presenters. Mary will follow up.
Presenters need to check in and out with staff so staff can assist with any questions and capture any statistics.
Need more options for days and times. Tuesday morning and Thursday afternoons limit audience size.
Schedule seminars for July and August now.
Programming
Life Skills classes - Who is doing it? What is their expertise?
Dress for Success classes.
Business Start Up classes
Increase partnership with SCORE and One Stop Business Center
Thanks!
Mary
Work Group's Great Brainstorming Suggestions:
Open Job Lab Promotion
Open Job Labs need generic system flyers that describe what the service provides and simply lists locations with a request to contact for dates and times.
Each location needs to do a locations specific flyer for the local community. Mary will follow up with logos from Laurie.
Request a blurb into the local media, including television, by Communications.
Reorganize our website and design it to reflect the service priorities.
Locations will share information from Workforce Solutions's flyers distributed at meeting with local groups.
Open job Lab Procedures and Forms
Mary will post the power point used for training related to Open Job Labs. This includes general guidelines for operating the class and helpful tips. Mary will create a sign in sheet; or location can use the BTOP sign in sheet.
Mary will follow up by posting the Power Point to the blog.
Open Job Lab Stats
Use the link on this site to enter Open Lab statistics.
BTOP Statistics
Please ask BTOP staff to record and report their statistics to Nicole. Mary will follow up with Nicole to see if they have a worksheet for reporting BTOP statistics.
Workforce Solutions
Managers really like the information sheet about the seminars that was distributed.
Need more Spanish speaking presenters. Mary will follow up.
Presenters need to check in and out with staff so staff can assist with any questions and capture any statistics.
Need more options for days and times. Tuesday morning and Thursday afternoons limit audience size.
Schedule seminars for July and August now.
Programming
Life Skills classes - Who is doing it? What is their expertise?
Dress for Success classes.
Business Start Up classes
Increase partnership with SCORE and One Stop Business Center
Thanks!
Mary
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Workforce Development Work Group Topic Suggestions
Hi.
Richard Hurst suggests that our Work Group begin brainstorming about meeting the challenges of the following: (1) promoting the Workforce Solutions seminars, and (2) staff time in assisting customers with limited computer skills?
Thanks!
Mary
Richard Hurst suggests that our Work Group begin brainstorming about meeting the challenges of the following: (1) promoting the Workforce Solutions seminars, and (2) staff time in assisting customers with limited computer skills?
Thanks!
Mary
Workforce Solutions Seminars
Workforce Solutions is offering a series of free seminars on the following days and times. You are invited to choose the best day, time and topic for your location from the list below.
May, Tue morning, 10 – 11:30 am:
· 8th Cheryl - Tuttle
· 15th Carolyn
· 22nd Carolyn
· 29th Cheryl
May, Thu afternoon, 2 – 3:30 pm:
· 10th Cheryl
· 31st Cheryl
June, Tue morning, 10 – 11:30 am:
· 5th Carolyn
· 12th Carolyn
· 19th Carolyn
· 26th Carolyn
June, Thu afternoon, 2 – 3:30 pm:
· 7th Cheryl
· 14th Cheryl
· 21st Cheryl
· 28th Cheryl
Job Search Seminars
Creating a Resume / Completing the Application
You may have the skills the employer is looking for and never get to the interview if your resume does not highlight those skills. Develop a professional resume that will match your skills and experience to the job and employer you are looking for. Most employers will ask you to complete an employment application, even if you have a great resume. Learn how to complete an application for employment thoroughly, accurately, and neatly.
Creating References, Cover and Thank You Letters
Learn how to create a job reference page, a professional cover letter to accompany your resume,
and to write a thank you letter to employers with whom you’ve interviewed.
Interviewing
Get advice on eff ective interviewing techniques, respond appropriately to common interview questions, and negotiate salary and benefi ts for your new job. e Interview is where jobs are won or lost. Ensure that your chances of getting the job off er are high!
Evaluate Your Skills & Develop a Plan
Over 80% of job applicants can’t describe their skills! Can you? This seminar will help you determine your marketable skills, learn to eff ectively communicate your skills and identify your employment priorities. What is your plan to fi nd your next job? Are you getting the results you want? This seminar will help you identify eff ective ways to look for a job, create a daily job search schedule, and develop goals for your job search.
Networking
Networking is not limited to who you know, it’s learning how to fi nd out about jobs that are not advertised and how to get your foot in the door. Learn to develop a list of contacts that can help you and create a marketing profi le to promote your skills and abilities.
Using the Internet
Many job seekers spend time on the Internet. Is there really an employer on the other side of the screen? Learn how to use the Internet eff ectively in your job search and research labor market information to identify occupations that are growing and have openings.
Landing that First Job
Many youth will fi nd a fi rst job this year and some will also fi nd their future careers. This workshop is designed to help youth fi nd a fi rst job and learn how to build experience that will launch their careers.
Rebranding Your Skills
Expand your job search prospects by rebranding your skills. is workshop will teach you to identify the skills you have gained in the past and present them in a way that catches the attention of employers that can move you to a new job or a new industry.
Thanks!
Mary
May, Tue morning, 10 – 11:30 am:
· 8th Cheryl - Tuttle
· 15th Carolyn
· 22nd Carolyn
· 29th Cheryl
May, Thu afternoon, 2 – 3:30 pm:
· 10th Cheryl
· 31st Cheryl
June, Tue morning, 10 – 11:30 am:
· 5th Carolyn
· 12th Carolyn
· 19th Carolyn
· 26th Carolyn
June, Thu afternoon, 2 – 3:30 pm:
· 7th Cheryl
· 14th Cheryl
· 21st Cheryl
· 28th Cheryl
Job Search Seminars
Creating a Resume / Completing the Application
You may have the skills the employer is looking for and never get to the interview if your resume does not highlight those skills. Develop a professional resume that will match your skills and experience to the job and employer you are looking for. Most employers will ask you to complete an employment application, even if you have a great resume. Learn how to complete an application for employment thoroughly, accurately, and neatly.
Creating References, Cover and Thank You Letters
Learn how to create a job reference page, a professional cover letter to accompany your resume,
and to write a thank you letter to employers with whom you’ve interviewed.
Interviewing
Get advice on eff ective interviewing techniques, respond appropriately to common interview questions, and negotiate salary and benefi ts for your new job. e Interview is where jobs are won or lost. Ensure that your chances of getting the job off er are high!
Evaluate Your Skills & Develop a Plan
Over 80% of job applicants can’t describe their skills! Can you? This seminar will help you determine your marketable skills, learn to eff ectively communicate your skills and identify your employment priorities. What is your plan to fi nd your next job? Are you getting the results you want? This seminar will help you identify eff ective ways to look for a job, create a daily job search schedule, and develop goals for your job search.
Networking
Networking is not limited to who you know, it’s learning how to fi nd out about jobs that are not advertised and how to get your foot in the door. Learn to develop a list of contacts that can help you and create a marketing profi le to promote your skills and abilities.
Using the Internet
Many job seekers spend time on the Internet. Is there really an employer on the other side of the screen? Learn how to use the Internet eff ectively in your job search and research labor market information to identify occupations that are growing and have openings.
Landing that First Job
Many youth will fi nd a fi rst job this year and some will also fi nd their future careers. This workshop is designed to help youth fi nd a fi rst job and learn how to build experience that will launch their careers.
Rebranding Your Skills
Expand your job search prospects by rebranding your skills. is workshop will teach you to identify the skills you have gained in the past and present them in a way that catches the attention of employers that can move you to a new job or a new industry.
Thanks!
Mary
Monday, April 9, 2012
Open Job Skills Labs
Hi,
Thank you for using the pilot period of March and April to tweak the day and times for the Open Job & Skills Labs. If you change day of the week or time of day, please update the changes in Program Registration. Please continue using the General Event Template to promote this service, https://hplnet.hpl.lib.tx.us/forms.html.
In order to have system flyers created for June through August, we will need to follow the same process that is in place for the computer class flyers. This means that we need to have all of the information for days and times ready at the end of April. Could you please use this forum to share recommendations on how we can streamline this process? Any suggestions that you have for improving the labs and promotion are also very welcome!
Thanks. Mary
Thank you for using the pilot period of March and April to tweak the day and times for the Open Job & Skills Labs. If you change day of the week or time of day, please update the changes in Program Registration. Please continue using the General Event Template to promote this service, https://hplnet.hpl.lib.tx.us/forms.html.
In order to have system flyers created for June through August, we will need to follow the same process that is in place for the computer class flyers. This means that we need to have all of the information for days and times ready at the end of April. Could you please use this forum to share recommendations on how we can streamline this process? Any suggestions that you have for improving the labs and promotion are also very welcome!
Thanks. Mary
Monday, April 2, 2012
Service Priority Group: Workforce Development
Hi!
I wish to thank the Workforce Developmen Service Priority Group: Alice Depot, Richard Hurst, Melissa Jarvis, Patricia Jones, Mike Laman, Karen Luik, John Merullo, Jim Maynard, LeRoy Robinson, and Patricia Tucker for meeting on Thursday, March 22, 2012, to share information about Workforce Development and brainstorm about it. As Michael Jordan said, ”Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.” We are a triple threat with talent, teamwork and intelligence!
Since I was unable to attend the meeting, could each of you please share something that was significant to you about the meeting and something that you want to discuss at the next meeting? I look forward to your thoughts and ideas!
Thank you ~ Mary
I wish to thank the Workforce Developmen Service Priority Group: Alice Depot, Richard Hurst, Melissa Jarvis, Patricia Jones, Mike Laman, Karen Luik, John Merullo, Jim Maynard, LeRoy Robinson, and Patricia Tucker for meeting on Thursday, March 22, 2012, to share information about Workforce Development and brainstorm about it. As Michael Jordan said, ”Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.” We are a triple threat with talent, teamwork and intelligence!
Since I was unable to attend the meeting, could each of you please share something that was significant to you about the meeting and something that you want to discuss at the next meeting? I look forward to your thoughts and ideas!
Thank you ~ Mary
Friday, March 30, 2012
Open Job & Skills Labs Statistics
Just a short note to thank you for emailing the Open Job and Skills Labs' monthly statistics.
With assistance from Thuy Vo, there is now a convenient link called Forms and Documents in the menu on the right. Please see the link for Open Job and Skills Labs. Simply choose your location from the drop down menu and you may enter statistics daily, weekly or monthly (whichever is easiest for you!). Please enter the statistics by the 5th of every month so I may report them.
Please give it a try, then give your feedback. The Workforce Team will review your questions and concerns, and identify goals, processes and procedures that work for you. Thanks!
Mary Wagoner
With assistance from Thuy Vo, there is now a convenient link called Forms and Documents in the menu on the right. Please see the link for Open Job and Skills Labs. Simply choose your location from the drop down menu and you may enter statistics daily, weekly or monthly (whichever is easiest for you!). Please enter the statistics by the 5th of every month so I may report them.
Please give it a try, then give your feedback. The Workforce Team will review your questions and concerns, and identify goals, processes and procedures that work for you. Thanks!
Mary Wagoner
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Welcome to Workforce Development page!
Hi,
Please post information and resources related to Workforce Development to this page.
Thanks.
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