Saturday, February 19, 2011

The US Department of State Offers Training for ESL Teachers Teaching Overseas

US Department of State Offers Training Programs for ESL Teachers Overseas


The US department of State offers additional training courses for those teaching English overseas. For more information click on the link below.

                                     http://exchanges.state.gov/englishteaching/eteacher.html

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Noted author and career consultant Jane Barrett can help you navigate your new career transition


You can purchase this book at www.amazon.com
To find out about the author go to her website http://www.workmaze.com/

*** Free San Francisco Job Resources***


1. Jewish Vocational Services (JVS) located in downtown San Francisco offers a variety of services for Bay Area job seekers from basic resume workshops to employer spotlight series that puts you in touch with employers who are hiring for more information go to  www.jvs.org
**note you do not have to be Jewish to use this service

2.  The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce - has a program called Job Forum. It's every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.  This service will provide you with useful feedback on your resume. Your resume will be critiqued by a panel of experts. For more information go to http://www.thejobforum.org/

3. Graceworks - is a weekly group that meets at Grace Cathedral every Monday morning at 8:30 am. This is a a job support group that provides guest speakers every week.  For information go to http://www.ministriesofgrace.org/graceworks

4. One Stop Office Centers are service offered by the Employment Development Department. Although many of their services are very basic, you can register to become WIA certified. This will enable to qualify for funds to receive additional training for a new or existing career. To find your nearest One Stop Office go to  http://www.edd.ca.gov/jobs_and_training/pubs/osfile.pdf

5. YNPN-offers networking events and job listings for those who are interested in working in the nonprofit sector. To find a local chapter in your area go to http://www.ynpn.org