Job and Career Accelerator has a good set of free online computer tutorials. As we all know, computers are needed both to do a job and to find a job. To find the tutorials you take the following steps
1. Go to www.monmouthcoutylib.org
2. Scroll down to "Services" and select "Career Center"
3. Click on "Guides to Employment Information"
4. Click on Job and Career Accelerator.
5. First time users must register with their Monmouth County Library Card number
6. Find the Computer Tutorials by clicking on "My Accelerator" or "Tests and Courses"
If you have any trouble logging on, call Charles Gross at the Monmouth County Library Career Information Center at 866-941-8188
Have a happy holiday
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
Introducing Job and Career Accelerator
Introducing a New Job Search website: Job and Career Accelerator from Learning Express.
A Career Information Center Program.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010 10am-noon.
Monmouth County Library, Eastern Branch
1001 Rt 35 (Broad St) Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
866-941-8188 for more info.
This website is sponsored by the New Jersey State Library, the NJ League of Municipalities and the Council of (NJ) County Colleges. It is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Act) and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The Website includes sections for career choice, job searching, resume writing, interviewing and record keeping.
This program will demonstrate these features, but you are encouraged to try the website right now and come to the program to discuss your job search progress. (Register with your library card number and a password of your own choice.)You can access the site at www.monmouthcountylib.org/cic1.htm or at www.jerseyclicks.org
A Career Information Center Program.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010 10am-noon.
Monmouth County Library, Eastern Branch
1001 Rt 35 (Broad St) Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
866-941-8188 for more info.
This website is sponsored by the New Jersey State Library, the NJ League of Municipalities and the Council of (NJ) County Colleges. It is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Act) and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The Website includes sections for career choice, job searching, resume writing, interviewing and record keeping.
This program will demonstrate these features, but you are encouraged to try the website right now and come to the program to discuss your job search progress. (Register with your library card number and a password of your own choice.)You can access the site at www.monmouthcountylib.org/cic1.htm or at www.jerseyclicks.org
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
A Review of Resources and Assistance For Job Seekers
Tuesday November 9, 2010 from 12 noon to 2:00pm
Representatives from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development will explain resources available for job-seekers. The resources include:financial aid/training grants, Professional Services Group job network, housing, rental assistance, New Jersey Youth Corps, Workforce Learning Link, Job Search Assistance, Adult Basic Education, Occupation Explorer, Income Assistance, Career Assistance, Job Fairs, One-stop Career Counseling, Self-employment assistance, "Real Time Jobs In Demand", Job Readiness Preparation, Apprenticeship Training, GED prep and testing, Career Development, Income Assistance, Transportation, Child Care and NJCAN, the New Jersey Career Assistance Navigator.
The program will be held at the Monmouth County Library on 1001 Rt 35 (Broad St.), Shrewsbury, NJ 07702. For more information call the Career Information Center at 866-941-8188 extension 7525
To preview these resources online go to the "job-seekers" page of the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development at:
http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/wnjpin/findjob/findjobindex.html
Representatives from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development will explain resources available for job-seekers. The resources include:financial aid/training grants, Professional Services Group job network, housing, rental assistance, New Jersey Youth Corps, Workforce Learning Link, Job Search Assistance, Adult Basic Education, Occupation Explorer, Income Assistance, Career Assistance, Job Fairs, One-stop Career Counseling, Self-employment assistance, "Real Time Jobs In Demand", Job Readiness Preparation, Apprenticeship Training, GED prep and testing, Career Development, Income Assistance, Transportation, Child Care and NJCAN, the New Jersey Career Assistance Navigator.
The program will be held at the Monmouth County Library on 1001 Rt 35 (Broad St.), Shrewsbury, NJ 07702. For more information call the Career Information Center at 866-941-8188 extension 7525
To preview these resources online go to the "job-seekers" page of the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development at:
http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/wnjpin/findjob/findjobindex.html
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Monday, October 18th 1-3pm "Real Time Jobs In Demand" In Monmouth County 1001 Rt 35, Shrewsbury, NJ
An Introduction to "Real Time Jobs In Demand" in Monmouth County. Labor market specialists from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development will explain how to look for employment using "Real Time Jobs In Demand". Michael Dugan is the labor market specialist for Monmouth County and Frank Ferdetta works on the "Real Time Jobs In Demand" project. Dugan and Ferdetta also wrote the August 2010 edition of the Monmouth County Community Fact Book which documents the county's economy. This program will be useful for job hunters, employment counseling professionals and students planning the vocational careers. For more information call 866-941-8188. This program is presented by the Monmouth County Library Career Information Center
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010 7-8:30pm
Career Information Center Program
Thinking About Self-Employment in Monmouth County?
This Career Information Center Program will describe the current self-employed workforce of Monmouth County. Learn about what industries self-employed people work in and learn what the average receipts are per industry group. Perhaps you would benefit from being self-employed part-time, full-time or "on the side".
The Career Information Center is at the Eastern Branch of the Monmouth County Library at 1001 Rt 35, Shrewsbury, NJ. Call 866-941-8188 for more information.
Thinking About Self-Employment in Monmouth County?
This Career Information Center Program will describe the current self-employed workforce of Monmouth County. Learn about what industries self-employed people work in and learn what the average receipts are per industry group. Perhaps you would benefit from being self-employed part-time, full-time or "on the side".
The Career Information Center is at the Eastern Branch of the Monmouth County Library at 1001 Rt 35, Shrewsbury, NJ. Call 866-941-8188 for more information.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Career Program June 21 www.njcan.org
The Monmouth County Library Career Information Center will introduce you to NJCAN, the New Jersey Career Assistance Navigator from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. This presentation will be on Monday, June 21, 2010 from 1:30-3:00pm at the Monmouth Conty Library in Shrewsbury at 1001 Rt 35.
A representative from the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development will explain the many features of NJCAN which can help you find employers, pick a career and get occupational training. You can access NJCAN at www.njcan.org.
A representative from the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development will explain the many features of NJCAN which can help you find employers, pick a career and get occupational training. You can access NJCAN at www.njcan.org.
US Postal Service Jobs-Eatontown
United States Postal Service has issued a help wanted notice for "casual clerks" at the Monmouth Processing and Distribution Center at 307 Industrial Way West in Eatontown. These are non-permanent positions without benefits for paid tome off. Applications must be submitted by May 31 apply via www.usps.com
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Career Program May 21 "Working As A Temp"
For Information on working as a "temp" come to the next Career Information Center Program at 11am-12noon on Friday May 21, 2010 at the Monmouth County Library Eastern Branch at 1001 Rt 35, Shrewsbury, NJ 866-941-8188
The temporary help services industry is growing as the recession fades. This Monmouth County Library Career Information Center program will feature local temporary help services companies. Representatives will explain how the industry works: what occupations are hired and what the contracts are like.
Information on the temporary help services industry is available in the "Employment Services Industry" chapter in the Career Guide to Industries. Click here to read that article. Another interesting site is the American Staffing Association site at http://www.americanstaffing.net/
The temporary help services industry is growing as the recession fades. This Monmouth County Library Career Information Center program will feature local temporary help services companies. Representatives will explain how the industry works: what occupations are hired and what the contracts are like.
Information on the temporary help services industry is available in the "Employment Services Industry" chapter in the Career Guide to Industries. Click here to read that article. Another interesting site is the American Staffing Association site at http://www.americanstaffing.net/
Monday, April 19, 2010
Introducing NJCAN New Jersey Career Assistance Navigator
The Monmouth County Library Career Information Center will introduce you to NJCAN, the New Jersey Career Assistance Navigator from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. This presentation will be on Monday, June 21, 2010 from 1:30-3:00pm at the Monmouth Conty Library in Shrewsbury at 1001 Rt 35.
A representative from the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development will explain the many features of NJCAN which can help you find employers, pick a career and get occupational training. You can access NJCAN at www.njcan.org.
A representative from the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development will explain the many features of NJCAN which can help you find employers, pick a career and get occupational training. You can access NJCAN at www.njcan.org.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Careers At Meridian Health
The next Career Information Center presentation will be on careers at Meridian Health. With over 8000 employees in Monmouth and Ocean Counties working in hospitals, nursing homes and other health services establishments, Meridian Health provides a great variety of career possiblities. A representative from Talent Selection at Meridian will describe careers and career paths at Meridian.
Careers at Meridian will be held at the Eastern Branch of the Monmouth County Library at 1001 Rt 35 in Shrewsbury on Tuesday, April 13th, 2010 from 3 to 4pm.
Careers at Meridian will be held at the Eastern Branch of the Monmouth County Library at 1001 Rt 35 in Shrewsbury on Tuesday, April 13th, 2010 from 3 to 4pm.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Career Program: Becoming an independent contractor, consultant or self-employed
The Monmouth County Library Career Information Center will host a program on alternative business arrangements. Richard Loniewski, a SCORE counselor, will describe the differences in being an independent contractor, a consultant or a self-employed worker. The program will be on Friday, March 19, 2010 from 3:00pm until 5:00pm. The Career Information Center is located at the Eastern Branch of the Monmouth County Library at 1001 Rt 35 in Shrewsbury. For more information call 866-941-8188..
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Program: Latest BLS Employment Projections
Career Information Center Program: "Latest Employment Projections"
Monday, February 22, 2010 10am-noon
Eastern Branch of the Monmouth County Library
1001 Rt 35, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
866-941-8188
Career Information Center will present a program on the 2008-2018 Employment Projections from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Come learn how to use the latest research about the occupations that are expected to grow the fastest in the next 8 years. Learn also about which industries are expected to grow. This information will help you in job-hunting and career development. For those of you who cannot make the presentation, you can view the data at the following bls websites:
BLS Employment Projections Homepage at http://www.bls.gov/emp/
Occupational Outlook Handbook at http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm
Career Guide To Industries at http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/home.htm
Occupational Outlook Quarterly special Employment Projections issue at http://www.bls.gov/opub/ooq/2009/winter/winter2009ooq.pdf
For assistance in using any of these resources call the Career Information Center at 866-941-8188
Monday, February 22, 2010 10am-noon
Eastern Branch of the Monmouth County Library
1001 Rt 35, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
866-941-8188
Career Information Center will present a program on the 2008-2018 Employment Projections from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Come learn how to use the latest research about the occupations that are expected to grow the fastest in the next 8 years. Learn also about which industries are expected to grow. This information will help you in job-hunting and career development. For those of you who cannot make the presentation, you can view the data at the following bls websites:
BLS Employment Projections Homepage at http://www.bls.gov/emp/
Occupational Outlook Handbook at http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm
Career Guide To Industries at http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/home.htm
Occupational Outlook Quarterly special Employment Projections issue at http://www.bls.gov/opub/ooq/2009/winter/winter2009ooq.pdf
For assistance in using any of these resources call the Career Information Center at 866-941-8188
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
New Employment Projections 2008-2018
The Monmouth County Library Career Information Center will present a program on the latest employment projections from the US Department of Labor. The projections cover the 2008-2018 time period. They are on the Bureau of Labor's website at www.bls.gov.
The projections are also included in the new editions of the Occupational Outlook Handbook, the Career Guide to Industries and the National Employment Matrix.
The Program will be on Monday, February 22, 2010 at 10am-noon at the Eastern Branch of the Monmouth County Library at 1001 Rt 35 in Shrewsbury. For more information or help using Career Center resources call 866-941-8188
The projections are also included in the new editions of the Occupational Outlook Handbook, the Career Guide to Industries and the National Employment Matrix.
The Program will be on Monday, February 22, 2010 at 10am-noon at the Eastern Branch of the Monmouth County Library at 1001 Rt 35 in Shrewsbury. For more information or help using Career Center resources call 866-941-8188
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Upcoming Career Programs
The following Career Information Center Programs will all be held at the Monmouth County Library Eastern Branch at 1001 Rt 35 in Shrewsbury. For more information call the Career Information Center librarian, Charles Gross at 866-941-8188 ext 7525
"Market Your Job Skills" Tuesday, Jan 12 6:30-8:30
"Online Socal Networking for Job-Hunting. Monday, January 25, 10am-noon
"New Employment Projections 2008-2018 from Bureau of Labor Statistics, Monday, February 22, 10am-noon.
"The Difference between employees, independent contractors, temporary workers and consultants" Tentative title for a SCORE Program for the Career Information Center. Friday, March 19 3-5pm.
"Market Your Job Skills" Tuesday, Jan 12 6:30-8:30
"Online Socal Networking for Job-Hunting. Monday, January 25, 10am-noon
"New Employment Projections 2008-2018 from Bureau of Labor Statistics, Monday, February 22, 10am-noon.
"The Difference between employees, independent contractors, temporary workers and consultants" Tentative title for a SCORE Program for the Career Information Center. Friday, March 19 3-5pm.
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