From DSturm at lirs.org Wed May 7 11:37:27 2008 From: DSturm at lirs.org (Daniel Sturm) Date: Wed May 7 10:39:20 2008 Subject: [RefugeeWorks] 6 Weeks to Register for Indianapolis Workshop! Message-ID: <807CEF6B0779D1419C1828B71577E6F002869062@lccsrex018521.EXMST.LOCAL> REFUGEE WORKS E-NEWSLETTER May 2008 (Vol. 1, Issue 5) Dear all, The clock is ticking for RefugeeWorks' third 2008 Employment Training Institute. In six weeks we'll be in Indianapolis, Ind., for two days of discussions and activities, focused on the theme of recertification. You will also learn more about new refugee populations and hear about RefugeeWorks' Iraqi Refugee Employment Survey findings. Join us for our second training of the year! It's not too late to register! To reserve a place at this event, call Jonathan or Daniel at (410) 230-2886 or -2758, or send an email to: jlucus@refugeeworks.org Registration forms are also downloadable, at: http://www.refugeeworks.org/downloads/ETIRegistration2008.pdf Indianapolis, Indiana Focus: Recertification & New Populations June 17-18, 2008 Host: Exodus Refugee and Immigration, Inc Recertification allows refugees with university degrees and professional training to remain in their chosen career fields. And job upgrading can lift refugees out of entry-level employment and increase their income level and self-sufficiency. In this training, you will hear success stories from refugees who have reclaimed their careers or built new ones and meet recertification specialists. You will also learn more about new refugee populations and hear about RefugeeWorks' Iraqi Refugee Employment Survey findings. ***** COMING UP NEXT ***** Manchester, New Hampshire Focus: Employment Strategies from A-Z August 19-20, 2008 Host: International Institute of New Hampshire This workshop is designed to bring experienced refugee employment professionals together with newcomers in the field, enabling both sides to learn from each other. Attend this training and learn the essential skills of an effective workforce development specialist. Seasoned professionals will be encouraged to share their secrets of success with new colleagues from across the country. Topics will include marketing, career upgrading, employment obstacles and more. To register for an upcoming institute, download a registration form, at: http://www.refugeeworks.org/downloads/ETIRegistration2008.pdf CONTACT US Please visit our web site at http://www.refugeeworks.org RefugeeWorks is the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement's training and technical assistance arm for employment and self-sufficiency activities. Submit newsletter contributions to dsturm@refugeeworks.org Would you like to hear about new RefugeeWorks resources and Web site feature each month by email? To sign up for the RefugeeWorks E-Newsletter, visit your subscription page at: http://lists.lirs.org/mailman/listinfo/refugeeworks To post to this list, send your email to: refugeeworks@lists.icn.net REFUGEEWORKS 700 Light Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21230 Phone 410/230-2758 Fax: 410/230-2859 The National Center for Refugee Employment & Self-Sufficiency A Program of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service Email: dsturm@refugeeworks.org Visit: http://www.refugeeworks.org You are subscribed to the RefugeeWorks Monthly E-Newsletter