Become Employable, Surviving in 2009
Local Professionals Join Together To Present Free Become Employable, Surviving In 2009, Seminars
FORT WAYNE, IN, March 25, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- In today's struggling economy, unemployment is a growing problem in the U.S., with more than 12 million people - ranging from high school graduates in traditionally blue-collar jobs to executives with PhDs - currently without jobs. To address this problem locally, two upcoming Survive in 2009, Become Employable Seminars are being planned to help jobless individuals cope with their unique situation and prepare for their future careers.
The seminars, which are free of charge and open to all unemployed individuals from the tri-state region, will take place from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the following dates at these designated Fort Wayne locations:
April 8 at the Fort Wayne Campus of Trine University, 9910 Dupont Circle Drive East, Suite 130 (located off of Dupont Road at I-69); and
April 13 at the new Holiday Inn Fort Wayne at 4111 Paul Shaffer Drive (located off of Coliseum Boulevard near IPFW and across from the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum).
The Survive in 2009, Become Employable Seminars are being organized by local human resources professional Tom Tonkel of The Professional Edge, who wants to help "the unemployed victims of this unfortunate recession who feel rejected, unwanted and used . . . and at times alone, isolated and helpless." Tonkel has lined up several local professionals to donate their time and services to provide practical advice on surviving unemployment and planning for the future. "This is going to be an outstanding and unique event . . . designed to positively help these deserving individuals," he says.
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Speakers and topics for the Survive in 2009, Become Employable Seminars will include:
· Tom Tonkel of The Professional Edge on coping skills, resumes, interviews, and getting the attention of human resources professionals and hiring managers.
· Dan Surface of Surface Coaching on motivational techniques to help you take charge of your life.
· Yvonne Smith, licensed clinical social worker and professional life coach, on coping with and surviving unemployment.
· Joe Dager of Business901 and Duct Tape Marketing on marketing yourself as an individual jobseeker.
· Randi Ginder, Mary Kay image consultant, on making a positive first impression for both men and women.
· Cherie Ditto of Trine University Fort Wayne on self-improvement through education.
· Terri Magley of Wachovia Securities on what to do with your retirement plan assets and other financial concerns.
Following the above presentations, seminar attendees will have an opportunity to interact with the presenters to have their questions answered and to network with other job-seekers who share common concerns and experiences. Thanks to the generosity of several local businesspersons, complimentary refreshments and door prizes will be provided.
There is a website www.BecomeEmployable.com. The content of the new site will be user driven and allow members to visit, comment and add their own content. Also, new information will be posted about the events and future events.
Unemployed individuals from all types of careers and educational backgrounds are invited to attend the Survive in 2009, Become Employable Seminars. There is no charge to attend the seminars; however, online registration is required and can be made at
April 8 at the Fort Wayne Campus of Trine University: http://www.BecomeEmployable1.eventbrite.com
April 13 at the new Holiday Inn Fort Wayne: http://www.BecomeEmployable2.eventbrite.com
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Joseph Dager
Business901
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Fort Wayne, IN
USA 46845
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