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SAGEWorks: Free Training Programs
SAGE Works - national employment support program targeted to lesbian, gay,bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people ages 40 and older - will offer the following three career programs in August and September, which are free and open to all job seekers ages 40 and up:
1. Workshop on "Effectively Using Social Media in Your Job Search" -
Tuesday, August 12, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at the SAGE Center at 305 7th Avenue, 15th floor.
Advance registration is required by Monday, August 11. To sign up for this event, visit
http://bit.ly/rsvpSAGEWorks
2. Workshop on "Modern Job Net-Working"
Thursday, August 14, from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm at The SAGE Center at 305 7th Avenue, 15th floor.
To sign up for this event, visit
http://bit.ly/rsvpSAGEWorks
3. SAGEWorks Boot Camp
This two-week long program is an intensive training course designed to provide participants with essential skills that will lead them to job placement. In return, "troops" are expected to complete the entire course schedule (Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 2 pm, with times subject to change) at The SAGE Center, 305 7th Avenue, in Manhattan.
To apply, visit http://bit.ly/SWBootCamp
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