Job Club touted by Workforce Solutions for those seeking new career. ⋆ Workforce Solutions for South Texas

Job Club touted by Workforce Solutions for those seeking new career.

Written By Malena CharurWorkforce Solutions for South Texas is inviting the community to join the Job Club, which recently started as a new option for those looking a new career or for those in need of continual growth.This idea arose as a result the pandemic’s end when everything returned to being in person. This led to the organization deciding to make a shift in the way it had been presenting the Job Readiness class, said Christina Salinas, Program Manager at Workforce Solutions for South Texas.

“Although virtual classes allow a more convenient way of joining online, in person is more individualized and allows for these sessions to be more interactive,” she said.

Salinas said the club will offer people interested in looking for a job to be more prepared for the different phases of the interview process such as:

Resume writing assistance.
Interview skills.
Mock interviews.
Common interview questions.
Networking skills.
Essential skills (soft skills).
Dress for success.
Business label.

“We also offer an overview of our job matching system, workintexas.com, assistance with updating your Work in Texas profile, job matching assistance, interview preparation and referrals to other community agencies or programs as needed,” she said.

Salinas also highlighted some key benefits of the Job Club.

Skill enhancement.
Networking opportunities.
Job search support.
Personal development.

Job Club also provides resources such as employment and training services, case management services and support services for transportation, housing, utility payments, uniforms, work tools, etc.

Salinas said that the Job Club is based on program participation and eligibility. This service is available in the counties served by WSST including Webb, Jim Hogg and Zapata.

“This initiative started on July 18 and is ongoing Tuesday through Thursday from 9-11a.m. or 2-4 p.m.” she said. “Everyone is invited, and they can visit our center located at 1406 Jacaman Rd. or they can give us a call at 956-794-6500 and ask about the Job Club.”

Salinas added that all those interested in this initiative can also pre-register for more information at bit.ly/jobclubstx.

“The Job Club, like all other services provided at Workforce Solutions for South Texas, is free of cost,” Salinas said.

Finally, the Job Club offers a supportive environment where anyone can learn, network and thrive.

“Everyone is invited to join the Job Club,” she said. “The Job Club will be more interactive than just attending a Job Readiness Class. The Job Club is a dynamic community dedicated to helping individuals to develop and refine their professional skills,” she said.

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