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(TRENTON, NJ – April 11, 2023) The Mobile Academy of the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (AACCNJ) will host a free work-readiness workshop on Saturday, April 22, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., at Kean University in Union County.
The workshop will equip jobseekers and individuals currently employed with the basic knowledge needed to get a job or promotion and succeed in the workplace. Topics covered will include Mining for Open Job Positions, Résumé Writing, Cover Letters, Interviewing Skills, LinkedIn Profiles, and General Business Etiquette. Complimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided to registered attendees.
Etiquette consultant, Jennifer Tyler-Washington, will facilitate the workshop. Tyler-Washington is the owner and CEO of I Am Polished, LLC, a woman- and minority-owned business. The company specializes in professional etiquette consulting in business, social, and customer service and helps individuals to confidently display a polished persona.
“We are offering this free workshop as a resource to individuals who continue to struggle with securing gainful employment despite cries of a labor shortage in New Jersey,” stated John E. Harmon Sr., IOM, AACCNJ’s Founder, President, and CEO. “If someone needs help with writing or updating a résumé, delivering responsive interview answers, or understanding organizational culture, this workshop will address those concerns, and help get more candidates hired and retained by New Jersey’s employers,” he added. Harmon will deliver remarks at the event.
The workshop follows a career fair hosted by the Mobile Academy at Saint Peter’s University on April 1. Hundreds of jobseekers attended the event despite heavy rainfall throughout the morning and most of the afternoon.
“The strong turnout at the recent career fair demonstrates the need for events like the upcoming work-readiness workshop. The AACCNJ is trying to give people a leg up,” Harmon remarked.
Although the work-readiness workshop is free, registration is required. Click here to register to attend.
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