Job Club
The University of Kentucky (UK) Alumni Association, Fayette County Cooperative Extension Services, and UK Human Resources Staff Career Development are pleased to announce the winter/spring 2018 Central Kentucky Job Club schedule.
The purpose of the Job Club is to provide a positive environment for motivated job seekers to meet, connect, share and learn. The free group is open to the public and meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, from 9:00–10:15 a.m. at the Fayette County Cooperative Extension office, 1140 Harry Sykes Way (formerly Red Mile Place), Lexington, KY. Business attire is encouraged. Convenient, free parking is available.
Job Club is for you if you are motivated and currently out of work, underemployed or looking to make a career transition. In addition, recruiters and employers are always welcome and introduced to Job Club attendees.
For more information, call the UK Alumni Association at 859-257-8905, the Fayette Cooperative Extension office at 859-257-5582, or the UK Staff Career Development Office at 859-257-9416. Additional information including testimonials from former Job Club participants can be viewed at: www.ukalumni.net/jobclub.
Job Club Meeting Schedule*:
May 8: The Hard Facts about Soft Skills - Presented by Greg Coker, President/CEO, The Institute for Soft Skills
While today’s employees are technically competent, they often lack what is commonly referred to as Soft Skills- Work Ready skills such as: communication, problem solving, customer service, teamwork, and conflict resolution. Employees know “things” but not “people.” They’re good at the “what” but not so good with the “who.” In fact, the most common feedback from employers, workforce development professionals and employment agencies is that while today’s employees are technically competent, they often lack the important “soft skills.” Now, more than ever, those in the workforce need a crash course on the Soft Skills!
May 22: Panel of Job Club Success Stories
Back by popular demand this annual program will be sure to inspire. Hear from former Job Club attendees on how they made successful job or career transitions, landed interviews and kept their spirits up during their search.
* Snow Policy: If Fayette County Public Schools are closed or on a delay, Job Club will not meet.
