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NEXT ACT: Living Life To The Fullest
(June 7 @12:00 ET)
Join this special Encore interview with Author Joyce Perrin who recently launched her book entitled “Ants in My Pants.” Joyce, at 86 years old, shares how the lure of adventure unleashed her undying curiosity about the world and about people as she crisscrossed the world for over twenty years and visited 168 countries on all seven continents. Inspiring and lively, she will be sharing her wisdom for “Living Life to the Fullest“!
Website: https://www.joyceperrin.com/
You are invited to a Zoom meeting!
🔹DATE & TIMES: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 12:00 PM ET
🔹LOCATION: ZOOM (Register in advance by clicking the button below)
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Learn More About The Career and Employment Services at Jewish Family Services!
(June 21 @12:00 ET)
Meet the staff who will answer questions and share their philosophy and focus on older job seekers, and learn about their Silver Fox week-long workshops.
Karin Edwards, V.P. of Career & Employment Services, has over 15 years of career development experience. Karin has created and facilitated hundreds of workshops, seminars, and lectures. She has experience in career coaching, career assessments, resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, virtual training, networking, branding, professional development, salary negotiation, and out-placement services.
Ms. Edwards has a Bachelor of Science in Communication, and a Master’s in Education Leadership, is a certified career coach, and job developer, and just recently obtained a National Certification in Online Profile Expert (LinkedIn). She is a member of the Career Directors International Association (CDI), the Professional Association of Resume Writers (PARW), the National Résumé Writers Association (NRWA), and the Florida Career Development Association.
Brittany Glazier, Career Strategist/Job Developer, has spent almost 25 years working in career and employment services. She has served as a Director of Career Services, Assistant Dean of Students, Faculty, Career Counselor, Assistant Director of Co-op and Career Counseling.
To see the schedule of workshops for June, click here to view the JFS calendar: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h2V58PLNhZFTXuFHgK6UwzSaTWMp7Z3U/view?usp=sharing
You are invited to a Zoom meeting!
🔹DATE & TIMES: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 12:00 PM ET
🔹LOCATION: ZOOM (Register in advance by clicking the button below)
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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3rd Annual Wisdom & Experience Works For Business Awards
The 3rd Annual Wisdom & Experience Works For Business Awards event will be held Thursday, Sept. 21, at 8:30 AM at the Airport Hilton in West Palm Beach. Beginning in March, invitations to nominate Age-Friendly Employers will begin as well as invitations to sponsor the event. As in previous years, nominees and sponsors will have their job boards posted on the Encore website so that 50+ job seekers will be able to find those employers that welcome mature workers. You can find all the information about last year’s event, the winners, etc., here: https://www.encorepbc.org/wisdom-experience/. For further information, contact Janice Egan, Chair of the Awards event, at Jegan@plastridge.com.
Meet the Winners of the 2nd Annual Wisdom & Experience Works for Business Awards!
For Profit Category
Optimum RTS
Accepting the award for the winner were John Dalton, CEO and Founder and his team.
Nonprofit Category
Alzheimer’s Community Care
Kevin Wrenne and Valentina Steele accepted the award.
Something New for You from EncorePBC!
Rosemary R. Nixon Scholarship
The Board of Directors of Encore Palm Beach County has established The Rosemary R. Nixon Scholarship in 2022 In honor of Rosemary who founded EncorePBC in 2017. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist older adults (aged 50 or better) who are full-time residents of Palm Beach County with funding to assist them with an educational and/or vocational award to allow them to reach their full potential in either employment or an entrepreneurial or volunteer endeavor.
Interested in applying?
Submit your full legal name, mailing address, email address, and phone number, along with the reason for your scholarship request (including how it will benefit you) to EncorePBC Board Member Karen Roberts at KarenRobertshrconsultant@gmail.com.
To review the criteria for application, click here.
Looking for a New Volunteer Opportunity?
Get a Free Consultation With an Encore Coach! But first, complete our Volunteer Assessment Profile.
CLICK HERE to complete your Volunteer Assessment Profile!
Once submitted, you will be contacted by Joni Cherbo or Christine Catoggio, Encore Palm Beach County Advisory Board Members, to schedule your complimentary 30-minute coaching session. Click here!
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