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May - CB Career Acceleration

Date and Time:

Thursday May 12, 2022

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT

Location:

Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce - Board Room 

149 W. Broadway Council Bluffs IA 51503

Fees/Admission: Free

Website:

CB Career Acceleration

Contact Information:

Alicia Frieze

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Description:

The Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce is a proud partner of IWCC' E2E program and are excited to deliver CB Career Acceleration. 

This program is focused on our residents that are currently under or unemployed that are looking to start a skilled career. 

 The CB Career Acceleration provides opportunities for participants to get assistance during their journey of education all the way to employment opportunities. The program will provide support for each participant as and after they have completed their continuing education program through E2E. This program is a supportive program to Iowa Western Community Colleges Education to Employment.  (If you are not approved for financial assistance with E2E, this program may be able to assist in getting you enrolled.  - Please speak with Amanda Oloff.)

Individuals that participate in CB Career Acceleration will also be put in direct contact with hiring businesses in their completed education fields.  

WHAT WE'LL DO: 

• Creating a LinkedIn Profile – and complete the Rock Your Profile video. 
• Join a cohort LinkedIn group. 
• Overview and orientation on LinkedIn Learning and the course material they are expected to complete. 
• Receive one-year subscription to LinkedIn Learning and over of programs. 
• Overview of proper interview technique and appropriate clothing.
• Clothing vouchers to those who need them.
• Updated resume. 
• Resumes will be shared with local hiring managers and you are guaranteed an interview.
• One year of check-ins and assistance. 

ELIGIBILITY:

• Under or unemployed
• Living under the poverty level 
• Must be actively seeking to enter the workforce or advance a new career 
• No college degrees
• Enrolled in or completing a continued education opportunity
• Interested in working in Pottawattamie County or the surrounding area
• Must be eligible to legally work in the United States

WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU: 

• Current resume
• Headshot (indicate in registration if you don't have one.) 
• Notebook 
• Laptop (indicate in registration if you don't have one.) 
• Certificate of course completion
• Onboarding sheet from E2E 

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