Week 5

In the Chester County OIC newsletter this week you will find information on career development workshops, job openings, learning opportunities, virtual recruiting events, URBN hiring event in Coatesville, dental care, food pantry, clothing program, and rent relief.

We are currently accepting new students for our free GED and ESL programs. Bring a friend! For more information, please contact Maryann Stravous at (610) 235-4588 or email at mstravous@cc-oic.org.

WORKSHOPS & LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

The PA CareerLink in Chester County is offering professional development workshops this week. Please see the details below. Register at https://www.pacareerlinkchesco.org/or contact them at 610-280-1031.

– Resume Revival Workshop on Tuesday, February 2^nd at 1 p.m.

– Successful Networking Workshop on Wednesday, February 3^rd at 10 a.m.

– Senior Level Interview Workshop on Wednesday, February 3^rd at 6 p.m.

– Writing A Cover Letter Workshop on Thursday, February 4^th at 10 a.m.

– How To Use Recruiters Workshop on Friday, February 5^th at 9:30 a.m.

– Linkedin Advanced Workshop on Friday, February 5^th at 11:30 a.m.

– Microsoft Excel 1 Workshop on Friday, February 5^th at 1:30 p.m.

If you would like to practice English in a fun atmosphere, you can join the OIC Virtual English Conversation Group. Groups are held every 1^st and 3^rd Wednesday evening of the month from 7-8 p.m. Participation in the group is free. Check the attached flyer for more information or register at: https://ccls.libcal.com/event/7165783. Please see the dates and registration links below:

• February 3rd: https://ccls.libcal.com/event/7327163
• February 17th: https://ccls.libcal.com/event/7327164
• March 3rd: https://ccls.libcal.com/event/7327165
• March 17th: https://ccls.libcal.com/event/7327166

JOB OPENINGS

URBN is hosting a hiring event on Saturday, February 6^th and Sunday, February 7^th from 10 a.m.-1p.m. at the Benner School Building in Coatesville. Various shifts and Warehouse Associate positions available in Gap, PA. Benefits available. Once hired, URBN Outfitters will be offering FREE shuttle services to Gap from Coatesville for the newly hired  workers.

Service Master is having a virtual recruiting event tomorrow, February 2^nd at 10 a.m. for several positions for various Chester County locations. The wage range is $12-15/hour. For more information, please check The PA Career Link website at https://www.pacareerlink.pa.gov/jponline/JobSeeker/EventsManagement/EventDetails.aspx?sdc7h1O1XiUX@q7aNIOhxGs4It9UMZV2ek1usNgO4LU-OQcTOhgxpHwjEZoq1SdCu73XA2PGOWSHO6BSVHKRKGFYOSpiTXOC

Vertex Inc is having a virtual recruiting event tomorrow, February 2^nd at 10 a.m for Account Executive for their Berwyn location. The wage range is $50 to $60K annual. For more information, please check The PA Career Link website at https://www.pacareerlink.pa.gov/jponline/JobSeeker/EventsManagement/EventDetails.aspx?qsGftAb1IFbwDq_zKuBiTXQs23535pMQHEdzh_dLVCw-yrxVXeHbLJmiEJtcmol1Riz@JeGDik9xVRcwQUd4Q7zunofYV@X1

Sonesta International is having a virtual recruiting event on Wednesday, February 3^rd at 10 a.m. for Maintenance Technician for their Malvern location. The starting wage is $18/hour. For more information, please check The PA Career  Link website at https://www.pacareerlink.pa.gov/jponline/JobSeeker/EventsManagement/EventDetails.aspx?wetHQdZOw@HGsMNYCu3FK8HXy@Li4ov61H9dvh2t90U-XEatL4pbjISxFlL2YQWp5dJbYAOpGizQW7svybqxsKVUOalztbLp

• Need Help connecting to job opportunities? Call the PA Career Link at 610-280-1010 and ask to speak with a Career Advisor.

• If you need help writing your resume, developing your interviewing skills, or finding references to prepare you for any of the listed positions, please call us at 610-692-2344 and press 0 for the receptionist.

MORE RESOURCES

• The LCH Dental Center of West Grove, PA provides preventative and restorative dental care for all ages. They accept Medicaid, Medicare, and uninsured patients. They evaluate everyone to determine eligibility for discounted services. They don’t turn anyone away due to inability to pay. For more information, please check the website at https://lchcommunityhealth.org/dentist/

• The Honey Brook Food Pantry provides meat items, dairy products, non-perishables, bread, and pastries to clients in need who live in the Chester County portion of Twin Valley School District.  This also includes the Indian Run Community. For more information, please check the website at https://www.honeybrookfoodpantry.org/getting-help

• Wings for Success can help women with clothing for their employment needs. They are not a store and their services are free! They are located in Frazer and Kennett Square, PA. More information available on the website: https://wingsforsuccess.org/

• Rent Relief Program for Chester County Residents – CALL 2-1-1/ Programa de asistencia para la renta para los residentes del Condado de Chester – Llame al 2-1-1