Events
Facing a difficult work situation? Need help planning or managing your career? WLS runs specialized programs with
trained professionals to guide you in your career path, at no cost. Call us at 914-231-3238 for more information.
Registration Etiquette
Registration Etiquette begins with registering for a program – be mindful of your schedule to ensure your attendance.
Here are some important questions to consider before you register:
- Have you checked your calendar?
- Do you have any conflicts?
- What will stop you from attending?
Demonstrate your respect for the speaker or facilitator who is sharing their valuable time and information by keeping your commitment.
Managing Your Career in Changing Times Seminar
Our ever-popular seminar “Managing Your Career in Changing Times” continues in the Fall! Providing Career Strategies for Individuals to:
- Build self-awareness to clarify your career direction
- Explore career alternatives
- Learn about the latest job search trends, including resumes, interviewing and LinkedIn
Facilitated by a Professional Career Coach, this six-week virtual seminar meets once a week for 90 minutes and concludes with an individual career coaching session. A virtual orientation with the Career Coach is required prior to the seminar.
New sessions will be scheduled soon! Check back here for dates, times, and registration links.
LinkedIn Boot Camp Two Day Virtual Workshop
A two-day virtual presentation sponsored by WLS Career Coaching Services featuring Dr. Elisse Barnes, JD, PhD (Your LinkedIn Driving Instructor). Dr. Barnes provides hands-on LinkedIn training that empowers individuals to reset, reboot, and reinvent to pursue new jobs, career transitions, nonprofit leadership, and entrepreneurship.
The two sessions will review:
- The mechanics & strategy of using LinkedIn as a tool to conduct a successful job search
- The power of LinkedIn as a marketing and networking tool
- Using LinkedIn in your job search or career reinvention
Wednesday, August 21st and Friday, August 23rd, 10:30am to 1:00pm each day. Participants must attend both sessions!
LinkedIn 101
Get a Jumpstart on Building Your Profile
An In–Person Workshop Sponsored by WLS Career Coaching Services
Co-hosted by the John C. Hart Memorial Library
A free workshop facilitated by a Professional Career Coach
to help you build an impactful profile
• Why a LinkedIn profile makes a difference
• Learn the basics for setting up your profile
• See how to display your skills, education, experience & more
• Understand how to connect to others and begin networking
Thursday, June 13th, 2024
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Register Here
John C. Hart Memorial Library
1130 E. Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY 10588
Overcoming Ageism in the Workplace
An In-Person Workshop Sponsored by WLS Career Coaching Services
Co-hosted by Scarsdale Public Library
Wondering how to protect your career or job search from age bias?
Learn how to address ageism assumptions and myths.
Modernize your resume, email address, LinkedIn profile and more!
Participate in a 90 minute in-person workshop
Wednesday, June 5th, 2024
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Scarsdale Public Library, 54 Olmsted Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583
Call (914) 722-1300 for more information
This program is funded with support from Westchester County Government.