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2010 Rotating Workshops:
Career Readiness
Computer Literacy
Job Search

Left to Right: Glenn Clermont, WERC Board Chair; Marjorie Adams, WERC Employment & Training Coordinator;
Melvis Twum-Barima , WERC Graduate; Elizabeth Miller, WERC Executive Director; Senator Neil Breslin

WERC Graduation Friday, April 30, 2010 Senator Neil Breslin joins WERC Board and Staff in a celebration
of success for 10 women graduating from the Women's Employment & Resource Center (WERC)

WERC's Ongoing Programs

Career Readiness Services

Career Exploration
Resume Preparation
Cover Letter Review
Presenting A Professional Image
Prepare Yourself for the Interview
Helpful Hints For Civil Services Exams
How To Advance On The Job?

Computer Literacy

The Center has access to a Computer Laboratory with Personal Computers, laser printer, targeted business software, and access to the Internet.
Weekly computer training is instructor led to increase user proficiency, learn new applications, address specific questions, and job search via the Internet.

Job Development

A full-time Employment & Training Coordinator is on site to assist participants in finding employment and employers in hiring qualified employees.
Job Search Strategies
Employer Referrals
Local Employer Visits
Internet Job Search
Posting Your Resume to the Web
Resume Attachments

Clothing Exchange

The Center works with Great Finds located on Washington Avenue to provide women's business suits to participants unable to afford the major investment of a work wardrobe.

ALL SERVICES ARE FREE

Women's Employment & Resource Center
Phone: (518) 462-7600 ext. 184
Albany Location: 175 Central Avenue, 3rd Fl., Albany, NY 12206
Troy Location: 255 River Street, Lower Level, Troy, NY 12180

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