Ask attendees to introduce themselves, how did you hear about the program and why you are here.
Plastic bottles & shopping bags
Newspapers & gift boxes
Careers – engineers – teachers, entrepreneurs, lawyers, artists, etc.
Source: U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of the Census and International Trade Administration; Advocacy-funded research by Kathryn Kobe, 2007 ( www.sba.gov/advo/research/rs299tot.pdf ) and CHI Research, 2003 ( www. sba.gov/advo/research/rs225tot.pdf ); Federal Procurement Data System; U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Source: U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of the Census and International Trade Administration; Advocacy-funded research by Kathryn Kobe, 2007 ( www.sba.gov/advo/research/rs299tot.pdf ) and CHI Research, 2003 ( www. sba.gov/advo/research/rs225tot.pdf ); Federal Procurement Data System; U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Reference: p. 8, Bolles, What Color Is Your Parachute? 2009 Edition. Sensei Change Associates, LLC & SPARK Ann Arbor
Reference: p. 32-34, Bolles, What Color is Your Parachute? 2009 Edition. Other worst ways: 8% places where employers pick out workers such as union halls 12% civil service exams 12% former teachers or professors 14% state or federal employment service office Life changing job hunt requires: 1. Clear assessment and articulation of one’s own values, skills, experience, knowledge, and competencies; what you know and what you don’t know Understanding the employers’ environment and perspective Connecting the dots between what you offer and what is needed and wanted by small business employers Sensei Change Associates, LLC & SPARK Ann Arbor
Reference: p. 32-34, Bolles, What Color is Your Parachute? 2009 Edition. Other worst ways: 8% places where employers pick out workers such as union halls 12% civil service exams 12% former teachers or professors 14% state or federal employment service office Life changing job hunt requires: 1. Clear assessment and articulation of one’s own values, skills, experience, knowledge, and competencies; what you know and what you don’t know Understanding the employers’ environment and perspective Connecting the dots between what you offer and what is needed and wanted by small business employers Sensei Change Associates, LLC & SPARK Ann Arbor
When asked: What elements did you find indispensable in the Shifting Gears program? “ One on one discussion opportunities; mock interviews, gaining insight into what small businesses are doing, benefit of the structure, how they paid, etc.. – great learning!”
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