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SUMMARY:Get to Know Age Friendly Employers
DESCRIPTION:In this rerun of 50+ Job Seekers Forum from June of 2024\, you’ll meet age friendly employers like Home Depot and Mature Caregivers.  Additionally\, there’s tons of information about AARP and what they have to offer job seekers!  The information you’ll get is still pertinent today.  On Zoom\, Sign Up Here!
URL:https://50plusjobseekers.org/event/get-to-know-age-friendly-employers/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="50+ Job Seekers":MAILTO:eric@50plusjobseekers.org
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SUMMARY:Is This Ageism?  What Now?  (in person)
DESCRIPTION:What’s the reality of Ageism and what strategies can you use to combat it? Join 50+ Job Seekers Career Coach George Armstrong as delves into the best practices in managing age related bias.  This workshop will take place at the Franklin Senior Center\, 10 Daniel McCahill Street Franklin\, MA 02038.  To register\, call the Franklin Senior Center at 508-520-4945.  Walk ins are also welcomed!
URL:https://50plusjobseekers.org/event/is-this-ageism-what-now-in-person/
LOCATION:Franklin Senior Center\, 10 Daniel McCahill St\, Franklin\, MA\, 02038\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="50+ Job Seekers":MAILTO:eric@50plusjobseekers.org
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SUMMARY:Tuesday July 8th:  Is this Ageism?  What Now? (online)
DESCRIPTION:What’s the reality of Ageism and what strategies can you use to combat it? Join 50+ Job Seekers Career Coach George Armstrong as he delves into the best practices in managing age related bias.  10:00-11:30\,  and presented on Zoom\, Sign Up Here!
URL:https://50plusjobseekers.org/event/tuesday-july-8th-is-this-ageism-what-now-online/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="50+ Job Seekers":MAILTO:eric@50plusjobseekers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T133000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday July 9th:  Is this Ageism? What Now?
DESCRIPTION:What’s the reality of Ageism and what strategies can you use to combat it? Join 50+ Job Seekers Career Coach Melody Beach as she delves into the best practices in managing age related bias. This program will take place at the Worcester Senior Center\, 128 Providence Street in Worcester from 1:30-3:30.  Register for the program by calling the Senior Center at 508-799-1232.  Walk ins are welcome!
URL:https://50plusjobseekers.org/event/wednesday-july-9th-is-this-ageism-what-now/
LOCATION:Worcester Senior Center\, 128 Providence Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01604\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="50+ Job Seekers":MAILTO:eric@50plusjobseekers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T100000
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SUMMARY:Monday July 14th:  Networking Workshop (online)
DESCRIPTION:Networking is about making connections to facilitate communication\, resource sharing\, and mutual benefit.  85% of job roles are filled through networking!  Networking is a key element in you finding the right job. In this workshop\, you get to practice networking with 50+ Job Seekers and our skilled Career Coaches Melody Beach and George Armstrong.  On Zoom\, Sign Up Here!
URL:https://50plusjobseekers.org/event/monday-july-14th-networking-workshop-online/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="50+ Job Seekers":MAILTO:eric@50plusjobseekers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T153000
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SUMMARY:What's Your Story? (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Knowing your story\, and being confident in telling it\, will allow you to pave your own yellow brick road. This workshop will help you tap into your history and express your skills\, accomplishments\, values and mindset to influence your audience.   Join 50+ Job Seekers presenter George Armstrong at the Bellingham Council on Aging/Senior Center\, 40 Blackstone Street in Bellingham\, 2:15-3:45\, for a Master Class on following that yellow brick road. Call the Bellingham Senior Center at 508-966-0398 to register.  Walk ins are always welcomed.
URL:https://50plusjobseekers.org/event/monday-july-14th-whats-your-story/
LOCATION:Bellingham Senior Center\, 40 Blackstone Street\, Bellingham\, MA\, 02019\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="50+ Job Seekers":MAILTO:eric@50plusjobseekers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T133000
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SUMMARY:Is this Ageism?  What Now? (In person - MassHire Southbridge Career Center)
DESCRIPTION:What’s the reality of Ageism and what strategies can you use to combat it? Join 50+ Job Seekers Career Coach Melody Beach as she delves into the best practices in this Master Class in managing age related bias.  This workshop will take place at the MassHire Southbridge Career Center\, 14 Mechanic Street\, Suite 330 Wellington Hotel\, Southbridge\, MA 01550.  You can register at the link\, or call the MassHire Southbridge Career Center at (508) 765-6430.  Walk ins are also welcomed!
URL:https://50plusjobseekers.org/event/is-this-ageism-what-now-in-person-masshire-southbridge-career-center/
LOCATION:MassHire Southbridge Career Center\, 14 Mechanic Street\, Suite 330\, Offices of the Wellsworth Hotel\, Southbridge\, MA\, 01550\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="50+ Job Seekers":MAILTO:eric@50plusjobseekers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T133000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday July 16th:  Assessments (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Many employers now use online assessment tools as part of the application process.  These tools are commonly known as the D.I.S.C. Assessment\, Predictive Index or Myers-Briggs Assessments.  So what are these assessment tools like and what can you expect?  What do they measure?  Can you conceal shortcomings and trick the assessment tool?  Join 50+ Job Seekers Career Coach Melody Beach for this fascinating in depth master class in what to expect and how to prepare.  This program will take place at the Worcester Senior Center\, 128 Providence Street in Worcester from 1:30-3:30.  Register for the program by calling the Senior Center at 508-799-1232.  Walk ins are welcome!
URL:https://50plusjobseekers.org/event/wednesday-july-16th-assessments-in-person/
LOCATION:Worcester Senior Center\, 128 Providence Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01604\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="50+ Job Seekers":MAILTO:eric@50plusjobseekers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T113000
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SUMMARY:Monday July 21st:  Practice Interviewing (online)
DESCRIPTION:It’s casual and spontaneous with great discussions in this open ended session that’ll help you sharpen your interviewing skills with 50+ Job Seekers experienced Career Coaches Melody Beach and George Armstrong! 10:00-11:30\, and on Zoom.  Register Here!
URL:https://50plusjobseekers.org/event/monday-july-21st-practice-interviewing-online/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="50+ Job Seekers":MAILTO:eric@50plusjobseekers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T150000
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CREATED:20250614T003414Z
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UID:5378-1753104600-1753110000@50plusjobseekers.org
SUMMARY:Program Information Session and "Go Ahead and Ask"
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our Friends in Franklin! Join 50+ Job Seekers Career Coach as he discusses 50+ Job Seekers and how we can help!  After a brief presentation\, you can ask George anything about job hunting in 2025.  The Senior Center in Franklin is located at 10 Daniel McCahill Street Franklin\, MA 02038.  Call the Franklin Senior Center at 508-520-4945 to sign up!
URL:https://50plusjobseekers.org/event/program-information-session-and-ask-me-anything/
LOCATION:Franklin Senior Center\, 10 Daniel McCahill St\, Franklin\, MA\, 02038\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="50+ Job Seekers":MAILTO:eric@50plusjobseekers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T113000
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SUMMARY:Branding and Your Plan (online)
DESCRIPTION:“The traditional career plan is dead.” It’s time to train yourself\, invest in yourself and market yourself. Join 50+ Job Seekers Career Coach George Armstrong as he hits upon marketing yourself. It’s an eye opening master class! On Zoom – you can register here.
URL:https://50plusjobseekers.org/event/branding-and-your-plan-online/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="50+ Job Seekers":MAILTO:eric@50plusjobseekers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T110000
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SUMMARY:Thursday July 24th:  Leveraging Transferable Skills to Make a Major Career Change (online)
DESCRIPTION:Are you an experienced professional looking to make a career move or re-enter the workforce?  Do you feel stuck and not sure where to turn? This engaging one-hour session will help you identify your valuable skills and strengths—many of which are highly transferable across industries.  These key insights can guide you to a fulfilling position that truly fits you. You will learn how to identify your strengths and align your job search with roles that match your natural talents. Whether you’re seeking a fresh start\, a more fulfilling role\, or a new challenge\, this session will provide clarity and direction for your next career step to a role where you can thrive.  Our Distinguished Speaker Myra Quick will take you through the action steps you’ll need to take to be successful.  Presented on Zoom — register here.
URL:https://50plusjobseekers.org/event/thursday-july-24th-leveraging-transferable-skills-to-make-a-major-career-change-online/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="50+ Job Seekers":MAILTO:eric@50plusjobseekers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T123000
DTSTAMP:20260620T235529
CREATED:20250605T152754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T161542Z
UID:5328-1753786800-1753792200@50plusjobseekers.org
SUMMARY:More Tools for Increasing Well-Being and Resilience During Your Job Hunt (online)
DESCRIPTION:Nurturing yourself during the job search can decrease stress levels\, increase energy and optimism around the process\, plus help you project a calmer and more empowered persona. Participate as Dr. Miriam Diamond continues her series on Resilience.  On Zoom – you can register here.
URL:https://50plusjobseekers.org/event/topic-more-tools-for-increasing-well-being-and-resilience-during-your-job-hunt-online/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="50+ Job Seekers":MAILTO:eric@50plusjobseekers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T153000
DTSTAMP:20260620T235529
CREATED:20250605T163704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T163704Z
UID:5341-1753884000-1753889400@50plusjobseekers.org
SUMMARY:Branding and Your Plan (MassHire Springfield)
DESCRIPTION:“The traditional career plan is dead.” It’s time to train yourself\, invest in yourself and market yourself. Join 50+ Job Seekers Career Coach Melody Beach as she hits upon marketing yourself. It’s an eye opening master class!  Sign up for this workshop by calling MassHire Springfield Career Center 95 Liberty Street at (413) 858-2800. Walk ins are welcome too!
URL:https://50plusjobseekers.org/event/branding-and-your-plan-masshire-springfield/
LOCATION:MassHire Springfield Career Center\, 95 Liberty St 3rd Floor\, Springfield\, MA\, 01103\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="50+ Job Seekers":MAILTO:eric@50plusjobseekers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T235529
CREATED:20250726T001922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250726T001922Z
UID:5465-1753956000-1753963200@50plusjobseekers.org
SUMMARY:Program Information Session at MassHire Hampshire/Franklin Career Center
DESCRIPTION:Join 50+ Job Seekers and Franklin Hampshire Area Employers at the MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center Thursday July 31st from 10:00-12:00.  Located at 101 Munson Street\, Suite 210 South Entrance 2nd floor Greenfield Corporate Center Greenfield 01301.
URL:https://50plusjobseekers.org/event/program-information-session-at-masshire-hampshire-franklin-career-center/
ORGANIZER;CN="50+ Job Seekers":MAILTO:eric@50plusjobseekers.org
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