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Reinventing Yourself: Recareering Center and Workshops. County of Los Angeles Public Library Hawthorne Library Donald Rowe . Background. California’s unemployment rate is the second highest in nation 55 and older have highest unemployment since WWII - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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County of Los Angeles Public LibraryHawthorne Library
Donald Rowe
Reinventing Yourself: Recareering Center and
Workshops
Background• California’s unemployment rate is the
second highest in nation
• 55 and older have highest unemployment since WWII
• Older workers take longer to find jobs and need tailored job seeking help
City of Hawthorne
California County of L.A. Hawthorne02468
1012141618
11.912.7
16.4
Unemployment Rate as ofAugust 2011
Project Overview
To address the specific needs of the 50 to early 60s job seeker through specialized career workshops, one-on-one career counseling sessions and access to a collection of print and multi-media materials.
WorkshopsCreating the Next Chapter
in Your Life 5 Recareering
Workshops
Library Resources for the Job Seeker
One-on-One Career Counseling
Partners
What are the numbers?• 84 career subject oriented books, Books-
on-CD and DVDs purchased and circulated.
• 184 Workshop Participants – average of 26 per workshop
• 56 One-on-One Career Counseling Participants
Evaluation Results
• Exceeded our expectations of 80% yes
• Workshops – 96% yes
• One-on-One Career Counseling–94% yes
What’s Next• 3-month post-workshop check-up survey
via email• Continue funding of dedicated collection
through Friends of the Library• Pursue more career and technology
programs through partnerships and grants• Facilitate networking opportunities at the
library
I’ve learned so much. Lisa [the trainer] has shown me how to find jobs for those with physical disabilities. I’ve felt so encouraged, I’ve told my son about [the Workshops]. He’s also looking for work. These workshops have given me hope.
- Elaine
Thank you.
Donald Rowe, drowe@library.lacounty.gov
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