January 25th 2012
FREE SE WI JOB NETWORKING SUPPORT GROUP INFORMATION
(Please contact groups before attending to verify meeting time and location)
Join the LinkedIn Groups for: 40Plus of Southeastern Wisconsin.
40Plus of Southeastern Wisconsin, www.40pluswi.org: a self-help support, resource and advocacy group for jobseekers from Southeastern Wisconsin for over 35 years. LinkedIn Group: 40Plus of Southeastern Wisconsin. A non-profit job forum, please donate when you get your job. President 40Plus: Dennis R. Cherne, 414-840-0792 cherne@hotmail.com.
40Plus Wednesday Night Weekly Meetings: 7-9pm Each evening meeting has a presenter – learn about the job search process and network with other job seekers. Meetings are FREE, open to the public, held weekly at 4 variable locations. Check www.40pluswi.org under the Events tab or on Upcoming Events scrolling on the right side.
1st Wednesday at Mayfair Mall Garden Suites Room #110, lower level, 2500 N Mayfair Rd, Milwaukee 53226
2nd Wednesday at Brookfield Library, 1900 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield 53005
3rd Wednesday Starting 01/18/2012 at Rite-Hite Family YMCA (formerly Schroeder YMCA) 9250 N. Green Bay Road Brown Deer, WI 53209-1104
4th & 5th Wednesday at Waterstone Bank, 6560 S 27th St, Oak Creek, WI 53154
40Plus Weekly Small Group Meetings – Free weekly small group meetings offer more on-on-one interaction, in-depth networking, and problem solving. No pre-registration required. For more info see below and website: www.40pluswi.org
40Plus Mayfair Job Networking Support Group – Mondays 9-11am (Job Interview Focus) Business Attire Suggested, Mayfair Mall 2500 N Mayfair Rd, Wauwatosa, WI 53226, Lower Level Room G150, John Koehler, koehljh@execpc.com
40Plus North Shore Job Networking Support Group – Thursdays 10am-12pm Business Attire Suggested, north entrance, Hill Point Church, 2500 W Brown Deer Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53217 (414) 352-7100, Rich Longabaugh, rjlongabaugh@hotmail.com
40Plus Brookfield Job Networking Support Group – Saturdays 8-10am St. Dominic Parish, Marcy Center, http://www.stdominic-brookfield.org, 18255 W Capitol Dr, Brookfield, WI 53045 (take Mountain south to the back of the church, enter under overhang, right hand door, in the basement) Barrie/Clara White, barriewhite@access4less.net
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“Here are other FREE Job Seeker Networking Support Groups in SE WI”
Crossroads Career Network and LLC Group – Gateway Community Church: Mondays, 6:30 pm Gateway Community Church, 16 S Main St., Mayville, WI 53050, 920-387-GATE (4283) Arnot Heron 414-915-0866, arnotheron@mail.com
Vernon Lutheran Church Mukwonago (CSGE on LinkedIn) (NOTE: CALL FIRST as location changes): Mondays 6:30 pm Vernon Lutheran Church, S90 W27550 National Ave (Cty. Hwy. ES), Mukwonago, WI 53149, Mark Ellison mellison@wi.rr.com (262) 442-0388 or Dave Schoeffel daves@startechnicalphoto.com 262-244-6141
Pewaukee Opportunities Networking Group (PONG on LinkedIn): Mondays, 8:30-10:30am Goodwill Community Services Center, 1400 Nike Dr., Waukesha (park in the lower lot, the driveway is located on the south side of building.) PONG is a dynamic and interactive networking group for serious job seekers. The PONG website is http://pong4wi.wordpress.com and the PONG Group can be found at PONG on LinkedIn. Meetings include introductions, resource sharing, advice from local career/ professional development experts, and roundtable presentations. Meetings are open to all job seekers.
St. Paul Parish, Genesee Depot, Employment Support Group-Starting 11/16/2010 First and Third Tuesday at 9:00am We support the efforts of those in employment transition through prayer, networking, encouragement, and resource sharing on a bi-monthly basis. Job Seekers are welcome to join us in the Family Room, off the Gathering Space at St. Paul Parish, Hwy. D & 83, Genesee Depot. Denice Martin, martin22@wi.rr.com 262-392-8001
Crossroads Career Network - Hales Corners Lutheran Church –Meetings 6:30pm every 2nd Monday of the month, 12300 W Janesville Rd, Hales Corners WI 53130 414-529-6700, x358 hcl.crossroads@gmail.com Time for roundtable discussions on: Networking, Interview Preparation, Personal Finances, Using the Internet for Search, Resume Preparation, Cover Letter Writing, Career Counseling, Negotiating Job Offers, etc.
Hales Corners Lutheran Crossroads 8-week Career Explorer Course OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Thursdays 6:30-9:30pm Starting: May 12 ,2011, 12300 W Janesville Rd, Hales Corners WI 53130 Contact: Susan Kruger at 414-529-6700 ext 358 or Jerry Barbian at 262-784-6969. Email hcl.crossroads@gmail.com
Lumen Christi Employment Network SOUTH – First Tuesday of the Month 7:30–9:00am St Martin of Tours, 7963 S 116th St, Franklin WI 53132 ww.stmoftours.org 414-425-1114 Contact: Timothy Pappas: tpappas@pappasdelaney.com 414-858-1382 or Heather Alberti (414) 858-1383
St. Robert’s Parish Shorewood – Every OTHER Tuesday 6pm: 4019 N Farwell Ave, Shorewood, WI 53211. In parish rectory. Elizabeth Cleveland, 414-332-1164. Call to check
Lumen Christi Employment Network (LCEN) NORTH (Mequon) Wednesdays at 7:30am-9:30am Lumen Christi Church – 11300 N. St. James Ln, Mequon, WI 53092, Range Line and Mequon Rd., across from the Range Line Inn, first floor (church level) in the Parish Library Room. Since May 2002, LCEN has been assisting parishioners in job transition, especially those without the benefit of outplacement services. Over 300 placements! The Network meets every week to review progress of candidates, share success stories, provide mutual support and encouragement, and assist in the development of job search strategies. Attend and join our LinkedIn Group: Lumen Christi Employment Network. Pat Cronin 262-391-5406 pat_cronin@sbcglobal.net
Sheboygan Job Seekers Networking Group, Wednesdays, 6pm, United Way, 2020 Erie Ave, Sheboygan. Looking for the next step in your career? We want to equip you with tools to meet your challenges. Participate in the sharing of ideas, group presentations, activities, and open discussions in a positive environment. Group meets every Wednesday. Free. For info call Matt Kautzer (920) 458-3784.
Crossroads Career Network – Elmbrook Church Brookfield
Meetings the 3rd Thursday of the month: 6:30pm networking, 7:00 program-~9:00pm. Meetings are held in Fellowship Hall at Elmbrook Church, 777 S. Barker Rd, Brookfield 262.786.7051 See website: www.elmbrook.org/crossroads
St. Mary Catholic Church Career Group Waukesha, Thursday mornings 9-11am in the Hartwell Room. 225 S. Hartwell Ave., Waukesha, WI 53186 (Please enter through Parish Office area off of Hartwell Ave), Led by career coach Peter Werra (30 years). Peter E. Werra and Assoc., call Marguerite Thompson, Pastoral Assoc. 262-547-6555, ext. #302.
Employment Networking Group (ENG) – Washington Park Library, 2nd Floor – Finney Community Room, 2nd Thursday of each month from 2-3:30pm: ENG is a networking and support group open to the enhanced job seekers that may have exhausted traditional job search methods; Those with significant experience, who are familiar with social media, job seeking knowledge and computer skills. Interactive group geared to sharing job leads, knowledge, ideas and information. It is also a group in which topics and programs are presented to help create strategies to aid in obtaining successful employment. To reserve your seat or for more information contact Laneice McGee 414.267.3272 or Heather Nilsen 414.389.6294; Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd. Milwaukee, WI. (additional parking on street) For upcoming topics visit www.tiny.cc/jcworkshops
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