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.)”
Register for this event at: https://pennstate.qualtrics.
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