Workforce Reconnect Conferences Set This Month

EAST TEXAS — If the tough economy is still making it hard for you or someone you know to find a job, Workforce Solutions East Texas is offering a chance to reconnect with the workforce. The agency will host two re-employment conferences, one in Tyler on June 22 and one in Longview on June 23, designed to polish skills and revive those affected by the recession. The Tyler conference is at Harvey Convention Center, with the Longview event set for Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex. Both run from 8:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Conference workshops include: Life Lessons…How to Achieve Business & Personal Success with Steven Zipkoff; Make Smart Career Decisions through the Career Pathways System with Hans Meeder; an Entrepreneurial Seminar with Dr. Connie Sitterly; Organizing Next with Terry Carlile; The Seven Steps to a Turnaround with Columbus Copeland; Connect the Dots networking workshop with David Crumbaugh; and Give Me Some Credit: From Recession to Progression financial management course with James Guess. The conferences are free to attend. Space is limited and registration is required to assure seating. For more information, you can email amanda.garner@etcog.org or call 903.984.8641 x224.