Providing accurate and timely information about what matters in Franklin, MA since 2007. * Working in collaboration with Franklin TV and Radio (wfpr.fm) since October 2019 *
Monday, January 16, 2023
Franklin Downtown Partnership networking breakfast Jan 20; General Mtg, Feb 2
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Focused networking advice
"lol who did this" https://t.co/8mTcq10SB7
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Focused networking advice |
Saturday, November 19, 2022
Networking Your Way to a New Job - Dec 6
Saturday, September 17, 2022
New September 2022 Workshops offered for those looking for work
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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
CommonWealth Magazine: The future of work; transmission site info sought
"EVERY LABOR DAY working people celebrate the countless contributions the labor movement has made to improve the lives of working people. We reflect on the past and present to organize a better future for all.
Right now, working people are frustrated. Many are struggling to afford the basics, much less save for college or retirement. Amidst this, corporate special interests are lining their pockets off the backs of working people. In 2021, the CEO pay at S&P 500 companies rose 18.2 percent, faster than the US inflation rate of 7.1 percent. In contrast, US workers’ wages fell behind inflation, with worker wages rising only 4.7 percent in 2021. This is not “inflation.” It is “greedflation” — when companies take advantage of consumers by using their market dominance to increase prices and boost corporate profits. We’ve seen this with Uber surge pricing during times when people are most desperate for a ride, little of which goes to the actual drivers."
"FIVE OF THE SIX New England states have launched an effort to better coordinate the process of bringing ashore electricity produced by offshore wind farms and feeding the power into the regional grid.Currently, states contract with offshore wind developers and the developers select where they want to bring their power ashore and are responsible for all transmission system upgrades needed to make that happen.The process has gone fairly smoothly so far, with developers picking interconnection points on Cape Cod, in Somerset, and in Rhode Island."
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Thursday, September 1, 2022
New September 2022 Workshops for 50+Job Seekers in MA Statewide Networking Groups
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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Zoom Presentation - Discrimination During the Job Search - August 17,2022
Southwick Public Library
Presents
Discrimination During
the Job Search
With
Career Coach Ed Lawrence
Wednesday August 17th: 6:30 pm
Have you encountered discrimination during your job search?
Would you recognize subtle discrimination against you?
Join us as we discuss the many forms of discrimination you may encounter
during your job search.
We will define common terms such as prejudice, discrimination, and stereotype. We'll discuss protected groups and self-fulfilling prophecies.
You'll hear the cost to society.
And most importantly, we'll tell you what can do when you encounter discriminatory practices.
To Register: Contact the Southwick Public Library.
Email - southwicklibrary@comcast.net Phone: 413-569-1221
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
50+ - August Practice Interviewing Sessions Scheduled
1) When: Wednesday Aug 3, 2022 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this free Zoom meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqcOutqD8tGtU3BWp8DJidHBWSjJtBruOw
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
2) Topic: Framingham Public Library - Free Practice interviewing -1st Thursday of month
When: Thursday Aug 4, 2022 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
No registration necessary – Easy join -Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83809281952?pwd=aWpFVG5UeDNvUlR0M3htbnN5VjdGdz09
This session was funded by a grant. The grant ends after this session; so this is the last one.
3) In-person Practice Interviewing Session: Wednesday August 17th @ 3pm; Framingham Public Library; lower level
Drop-in; no registration necessary.
4) When: Wednesday Aug 31, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this free Zoom meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtcu-pqjstG9CwSjDO1njN1m8HssH4A4lD
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Thursday, July 28, 2022
Save the date! Zoom Presentation - Discrimination During the Job Search - Aug 17
Southwick Public Library
Presents
Discrimination During
the Job Search
With
Career Coach Ed Lawrence
Wednesday August 17: 6:30 PM
Have you encountered discrimination during your job search?
Would you recognize subtle discrimination against you?
Join us as we discuss the many forms of discrimination you may encounter
during your job search.
We will define common terms such as prejudice, discrimination, and stereotype. We'll discuss protected groups and self-fulfilling prophecies.
You'll hear the cost to society.
And most importantly, we'll tell you what can do when you encounter discriminatory practices.
To Register: Contact the Southwick Public Library.
Email - southwicklibrary@comcast.net Phone: 413-569-1221
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
50+ Network: Practice Interviewing - July 27, 2022
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84056140714?pwd=RHZBaXFCckZGc0VSY004bTh4THdRdz09
Meeting ID: 840 5614 0714
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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Did you know Mass Hire Metro South West is moving?
Please be advised that the Norwood Career Center has now relocated
to 128 Carnegie Row, Norwood, and is now open for customers.
Until the new Framingham Career Center opens on Monday, August 1, at
39 Grant St., Framingham, in-person services will be provided at the Norwood location
listed above. Virtual services will continue to be provided throughout the transition.
Updates and information will be posted here in the upcoming weeks.
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Friday, July 15, 2022
50+: "Discrimination During the Job Search" - Wednesday Aug 17 at 6:30 PM
Southwick Public Library
Presents
Discrimination During
the Job Search
With
Career Coach Ed Lawrence
Wednesday August 17: 6:30 pm
Have you encountered discrimination during your job search?
Would you recognize subtle discrimination against you?
Join us as we discuss the many forms of discrimination you may encounter
during your job search.
We will define common terms such as prejudice, discrimination, and stereotype. We'll discuss protected groups and self-fulfilling prophecies.
You'll hear the cost to society.
And most importantly, we'll tell you what can do when you encounter discriminatory practices.
Time: Aug 17, 2022 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Monday, June 27, 2022
50+: Practice Interview Group News & Updates
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When: Jun 29, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtcu-pqjstG9CwSjDO1njN1m8HssH4A4lD
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
When: Jul 6, 2022 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqcOutqD8tGtU3BWp8DJidHBWSjJtBruOw
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Every month on the First Thu, until Aug 4, 2022 (This is a grant funded program. The grant ends in August.)
Jul 7, 2022 02:00 PM; Aug 4, 2022 02:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83809281952?pwd=aWpFVG5UeDNvUlR0M3htbnN5VjdGdz09