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Monday, April 22, 2019

Special Career Presentation for Veterans - Wednesday 4/24

Dear Veteran Students:

The PSNK Career Services and the PSNK Adult Learning Community would like to invite you to LUNCH and to meet with two Veteran groups, who assist you with job searches, from the Pittsburgh Area on Wednesday, April 24th at 12:15pm (common hour) in The Art Gallery.  They help Veterans gain high level employment!

Aaron Melius, PA Serves
and
Crystal McFadden, LPC of Pittsburgh Veteran Employment

They are part of CASY, which brings military and veteran job seekers together with employers in the area who are looking to hire.  You can view more information at:  https://www.casy.us/

According to Crystal:
“Last year we had over 225 veterans placed in meaningful career opportunities at livable wages. (That was about 2/3 of our candidate pool.)” 

“Our average salary (from six figure to a few well below) was $59,000 here in greater Pittsburgh area. There are national averages on the web site.

Register for this event at:  https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6DphvbsG3tYIeNL

This talk will include:

A Networking class held by Crystal McFadden from CASY - Corporate America Supports You.
(Audience: Veteran, Active, Reserve, National Guard, ROTC, and Military Spouses – Spouses are welcome to attend this event)

Talking To Strangers - What Your Mother Told You NOT To Do
And how to do it well.

- Networking matters regardless of your talent level.
- Military skills translation is essential to making a connection
- Warm/cold contact conversations 
- Approaching various size events with intentional strategy

MLB Diversity Fellowship Program

 
Major League Baseball is proud to stand united to celebrate the doors he opened for others throughout the game. Major League Baseball will be celebrating Jackie Robinson’s 100th birthday throughout the entire 2019 season as we continue to support the legacy he created.  Through efforts such as the Diversity Fellowship Program, we are providing new career opportunities to secure the game's next generation of leadership.  


On behalf of Major League Baseball’s Department of Diversity and Inclusion, we are pleased to share the application for the next Diversity Fellowship Program will go live Monday, August 19, 2019.
This will be a great experience for recent and future graduates looking to start careers in baseball operations.
Visit www.mlb.com/fellowship for information.
Please share with those in your network and stay tuned for additional program updates!
Questions? Please email dppfellowship@mlb.com
“A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.”- Jackie Robinson