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1. Helping Job Seekers at Your Library

   2011 Annual Conference Austin, Texas
2. Contact Info Theresa Tongio Holden Technical Services Supervisor Palestine Public Library 903-729-8087 tholden@palestine.lib.tx.us
3. Objective How to create programs to help job seekers at your library How to find and work with partners How to create class materials How to promote your new program I want to make this an easier and faster process for you!
4. Background Palestine, Texas is located in East Texas about 120 miles east of Dallas. Service population is Two companies relocated, general economic conditions, wanted to do something for people in area, but what? With resources we had. No one on staff HR. Decided to move forward with what could do/good at. Computer training. And find partners to help with the rest.
5. Find partners with HR background to help Palestine Public Library (PPL) partners are Workforce Solutions East Texas, Workco Staffing
6. How did PPL find partners? Library Director is a Rotarian. From Rotary Club, she had met the supervisor at Workforce Solutions East Texas. Conference call w/Donna Prasatik of Workforce Solutions who wanted a written proposal for her managers which PPL submitted
7. Make sure to go through your organization’s and your partner’s appropriate hierarchy for approval. PPL’s director supported the project. She met with the City Manager who wanted the library to go forward with the classes with the intended partners.
8. Finding Partners Workco became a partner because their organization wanted to become involved in the project after hearing about it from the Workforce.
9. Workforce Solutions East Texas provided the computer lab space. Workco Staffing provided seminars from HR professionals
10. Finding Partners Local Workforce office Economic Development Council Chamber of Commerce Organizations w/HR personnel Rotary, Lions, Kiwanis
11. What do I teach? PPL’s classes learn computer basics and how to improve keyboarding skills  learn to use Microsoft Word to type, open, format, and print a resume learn how to use Excel to create a basic spreadsheet Learn how to create and use a free email account Learn how to search for employment online and submit an electronic resume
12. Learn how to use ResumeMaker to create a resume
13. Where do I get class materials? tholden@palestine.lib.tx.us Email me for examples of class handouts. I will send you my ppts.
14. How to create class materials Microsoft Online Training http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/support/training-FX101782702.aspx?redir=0 Yahoo Mail Help http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/mail/yahoomail/
15. Use the software yourself. Ex. ResumeMaker. Create a resume and note steps in the process Consult with colleagues. Ask for their advice, ask for their materials Purchase materials from companies which specialize in writing courseware
16. How do I learn to teach computer classes? NETLS Teaching Basic Computer Skills Consulted extensively with colleagues who have taught Listen to the students in your classes. MS Office Certification http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/mos.aspx
17. Promoting your classes Let the world know! Write press release Post on organizations web site and social sites Distribute to media
18. Press Release Sample
19. Email me tholden@palestine.lib.tx.us for my press release you can use as a template. Contact your media department.
20. Media Contact the media office of your organization. They should have contact list for local newspapers, radio, tv stations Create your own media list. Contact area newspapers, radio/tv and ask who should receive the press release Don’t forget to include institutions where job seekers may turn for help. Ex. churches
21. Contact me! Gracias! Ten un buendia! Have a great day Theresa Tongio Holden Palestine Public Library 903-729-8087 tholden@palestine.lib.tx.us