Introducing the MCOA Savvy Seeker Series

The Massachusetts Councils on Aging (MCOA) is pleased to announce a new series of informational sessions for job seekers:  The Savvy Seeker Series.

The Savvy Seeker Series is a new series of informational sessions to help 50+ job seekers become more savvy about programs, resources and additional topics, while seeking employment.

Here are the first two upcoming free informational sessions:

Thurs, Jan 13th, 11 am – 12 pm: What is SCSEP?

Savvy Seeker Series with Dave Bassett!

Dave Bassett is the Director of the SCSEP at Operation ABLE

If you are a job seeker 55 years old and up...and looking for employment, this program may be for you. Dave will introduce you to the Senior Community Service Employment Program, known as SCSEP. 

Please Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcqc-6rpzMoGteLQdWjZBl2aFOdYMNJDFkY

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Thurs, Jan 27th, 11 am - 12 pm:  Volunteering as a Pathway to Employment, Part I

Savvy Seeker Series with David Guydan!

David Guydan is Director of Discovery Centers for Civic Engagement, which supports volunteerism through Councils on Aging throughout the Commonwealth of  Massachusetts.

Combining purposeful volunteering as part of a job search can increase the chances of landing a paid position. Explore the possibilities in this one-hour virtual seminar, grounded in research on the benefits of volunteerism. Learn about the "new retirement" and an expanded set of options available today for encore careers, whether paid or unpaid. Seminar attendees will leave with new information on how volunteering leads to paid jobs and a roadmap of how to use meaningful volunteer activities as a pathway to employment.

Please Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIudu6rqj4iHdNmENiKT5G8hlg_UtslVC56

This seminar is the first part of a two-part series on volunteerism. Part 2, on February 24th from 10:30 am - 12 pm, will feature a panel discussion by experts in the fields of civic engagement, volunteerism, and employment.

Want to know more? Have any questions?

Please contact:  Denise Magnet at: 50plusjobseekersadmin@mcoaonline.com  OR, Karen Sowsy at karen.50plusjobseekers@gmail.com 

Introducing the MCOA Savvy Seeker Series

New January Workshops for 50+Job Seekers in MA Statewide Networking Groups

Happy New Year!   We have an exciting line-up of 50+ Job Seekers events and workshops for January 2022!    Tues, Jan 4th, 10 am - 12 pm: G2G (Give to Get) G2G is an open forum for Q&A, breakouts to work on homework assignments, and plenty of time to network and connect with fellow 50+ job seekers. Every attendee will have their name put on the Wheel of Names. You could win a free coaching session! (SEE ZOOM DETAIL BELOW) Tues, Jan 11th, 10 am - 12 pm: Resumes Part 1: Summary & Formatting Interactive Workshop Your professional summary is often the first view a company has of how you introduce and describe yourself and the skills you offer. Formatting can affect your resume's chance of being interpreted correctly by Applicant Tracking Software (ATS). Your resume is your primary marketing document. It must present the best you! (SEE ZOOM DETAIL BELOW)   New Savvy Seeker Series! The Savvy Seeker Series is a new series of information sessions to help 50+ job seekers become more savvy about programs, resources and additional topics, while you are seeking employment. Thurs, Jan 13th, 11 am – 12 pm: What is SCSEP? Savvy Seeker Series with Dave Bassett! Dave Bassett is the Director of the SCSEP at Operation ABLE If you are a job seeker 55 years old and up...and looking for employment, this program may be for you. Dave will introduce you to the Senior Community Service Employment Program, known as SCSEP. Please Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcqc-6rpzMoGteLQdWjZBl2aFOdYMNJDFkY Thurs, Jan 20th, 2 pm - 4 pm: What are Recruiters Looking For? Special Event - Recruiters Panel At this session you will learn: • How recruiters work to find candidates. • What they expect and need from job seekers. • How they interact and work with employers. • How to tell a great recruiter from a decent recruiter.   Knowing how to work with recruiters significantly enhances your odds of landing a job sooner. Please Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEpceipqjIvG9OBVt9p0h8Bf8xOYtpuxVCR   Tues, Jan 25th, 10 am - 12 pm: Resumes Part 2: Experience  Interactive Workshop In this session you will learn how to write distinctive, tight, lean, clean resume experience sections with meaning and power! (SEE ZOOM DETAIL BELOW) Thurs, Jan 27th, 11 am - 12 pm:  Volunteering as a Pathway to Employment, Part I Savvy Seeker Series with David Guydan! David Guydan is Director of Discovery Centers for Civic Engagement, which supports volunteerism through Councils on Aging throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Combining purposeful volunteering as part of a job search can increase the chances of landing a paid position. Explore the possibilities in this one-hour virtual seminar, grounded in research on the benefits of volunteerism. Learn about the "new retirement" and an expanded set of options available today for encore careers, whether paid or unpaid. Seminar attendees will leave with new information on how volunteering leads to paid jobs and a roadmap of how to use meaningful volunteer activities as a pathway to employment. Please Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIudu6rqj4iHdNmENiKT5G8hlg_UtslVC56 This seminar is the first part of a two-part series on volunteerism. Part 2, on February 24th from 10:30 am - 12 pm, will feature a panel discussion by experts in the fields of civic engagement, volunteerism, and employment. Questions: Email us at 50plusjobseekersadmin@mcoaonline.com    Join Zoom Meeting – USE THIS LINK FOR ALL PROGRAMS THAT DO NOT HAVE REGISTRATION DETAILS  https://zoom.us/j/97530553439?pwd=cW1lamFwL3o4RmVORnhMcW9zQXljdz09   Meeting ID: 975 3055 3439 Passcode: 828132 One tap mobile +13126266799,,97530553439#,,,,*828132# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,97530553439#,,,,*828132# US (New York)   Dial by your location        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)        +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)        +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 975 3055 3439 Passcode: 828132 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/acYZqkKoLl

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50+Job Seekers Bilingual Workshop Series/Seminarios Bilingües

Anunciando Nuevos Talleres Interactivos Bilingües de Búsqueda de Empleo para la Comunidad Latina de Mas de 50 años Announcing New Interactive Bilingual Job Seekers Workshops for the Over 50 Community ¡Inicia un viaje hacia tu autorrealización, tu reinvención y tu transformación!  EL PROGRAMA BILINGÜE para personas de 50 o más años que buscan trabajo, reiniciará actividades el 12 de enero y las culminará el 29 de junio de 2022. Acompáñanos en sesiones quincenales de desarrollo, para mejorar tus habilidades para establecer contactos y crear tu conjunto de herramientas para la búsqueda de empleo. El programa se imparte a través de ZOOM e incluye • 12 sesiones interactivas quincenales  Además, ofrece la oportunidad de participar en otros eventos: • DAR para RECIBIR (G2G [give to get])  • Sesiones de asesoramiento gratuito para los ganadores de la "Rueda de nombres" • Conferencias de expertos invitados a las sesiones • Eventos especiales mensuales Serie de talleres intercativos  1. 12 de enero – Autoevaluación 2. 26 de enero – Resumés: herramienta de mercadeo 3. 9 de febrero – Introducción a redes de contactos 4. 23 de febrero – Historias STAR/PAR  5. 16 de marzo – LinkedIn Parte 1: tu perfil  6. 30 de marzo – LinkedIn Parte 2: la búsqueda de trabajo 7. 13 de abril – Preparación para las entrevistas  8. 27 de abril – Prácticas para las entrevistas 9. 11 de mayo – Cartas de presentación  10. 25 de mayo – Negociación y cierre de acuerdos 11. 15 de junio – Trabajo en equipo y personas difíciles  12. 29 de junio – Caja de herramientas - ¿Qué falta?  REGÍSTRATE AQUÍ para asistir a estos seminarios GRATUITOS The Bilingual 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group program returns January 12th and runs through June 29th. Join us at our biweekly skills-building sessions to enhance your networking skills and create your Job Search Tool Kit. Our free program is delivered via Zoom and includes: • 12 interactive sessions (2 per month) Opportunity to join other events: • G2G [give to get] sessions • Free coaching sessions for Wheel of Names winners • Guest speaker series • Monthly special events Interactive Workshop Series 1. Jan. 12th - Self-assessment 2. Jan. 26th - Resumes: Marketing Tool 3. Feb. 09th - Networking Introductions 4. Feb. 23rd - STAR/PAR Stories 5. Mar. 16th - LinkedIn Part 1: Your Profile 6. Mar. 30th - LinkedIn Part 2: The Job Search 7. April 13th - Interview Preparation  8. April 27th - Interview Practice 9. May 11th - Cover Letters 10. May 25th - Closing & Negotiating the Deal 11. June 15th - Teamwork & Difficult People 12. June 29th - Toolbox – What's missing? REGISTER HERE for these FREE Workshops Promoción/Promo: Programa bilingüe en español Bilingual Program in English

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School Committee Budget Workshop - 12/14/21 (audio)

FM #678 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 678 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Franklin, MA School Committee budget workshop held on Tuesday, December 14, 2021.

The budget workshop was conducted in the third floor training room of the Municipal Building. Six of the seven School Committee members were present along with the Superintendent, and other Central Office personnel. 

The recording of the public meeting runs about 51 minutes. 

Links to the meeting agenda and associated documents released for this meeting are included in the show notes. The link to my notes taken during the meeting is also provided.

Let’s listen to this segment of the School Committee budget workshop Dec 14, 2021  Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-678-school-committee-budget-workshop-12-14-21

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Meeting agenda doc ->  

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/agenda_budget_workshop_12-14-2021.pdf 

My notes captured during the meeting

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/12/recap-school-committee-budget-workshop.html 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

 

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

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The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

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School Committee Budget Workshop - 12/14/21 (audio)

Recap: School Committee Budget Workshop - all around the starting point for understanding the costs and drivers

Quick Recap:

• The budget workshop doc is rich with with links to supporting material. Each of the links was opened and info it contained talked of, clarification questions asked and answered. In one instance, there was a slightly different slice of data requested and it can be prepared.
• Of all the info shared, this budget workshop doc should be the basis for your dive into the information. This gets to the basic DESE categories, Chapter 70 funding, etc. The list goes on.
• Of note, a presentation is scheduled for a January meeting of the full committee on Special Education. I anticipate (based on prior views), this will go into more specifics on the overall programs and the in-house programs where the District saves money by providing the services here rather then sending out of District. At a minimum, it avoids the transportation cost. This is not something that can be done to provide all services, some for the number of students required is still better served by an outside resource

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As with most meetings in this pandemic period, I took my notes via Twitter while I attended the meeting in the 3rd Floor Training Room. 
 
The Twitter hashtag #schcommbudget1214  can be found online The thread begins with  
https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/status/1470892996333903880 
 

• #schcommbudget1214 budget workshop opens, being recorded so if the gremlins are held at bay, the recording will be available later this week.
• Miriam Goodman, Business Manager for FPS provides an overview of the budget process. meeting agenda for this session ->   https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/agenda_budget_workshop_12-14-2021.pdf  #schcommbudget1214 
• Q on negotiation, how does it affect timeline if it does? We put a placeholder in for what we may expect required to keep the timeline #schcommbudget1214 
• comment on substitute pricing to be more competitive; comment on common planning time (time is money)
• Q - to be address along way, how do we get programs previously cut back? Comment on SEL supports for students, retaining what we have and possible expansion; #schcommbudget1214 what tech can we add to help prepare students for workplace?
• #schcommbudget1214 how to appropriately address learning loss due to pandemic (i.e. with tutors) comment on staff and student well being is a common thread being heard by cmte; amount of physical activity for FHS students; DEI cmte motivated; budget impact
• relook at support processes, Tier 1 used to be primary focus but there are other needs along the tier calling for help too; comment on 'boots on the ground' interventionists, both MS and ES #schcommbudget1214 these SchComm requests are aligned with principals, etc. feedback
• a special ed presentation coming in Jan 2022 for #SchCommbudget1214 to help understanding and budget prep; fees were increased in 2020 and first time since 2008; MA Supt spreadsheet does provide 'some' info from other districts for comparisons
• Q on clubs and activities; reduced offerings due to pandemic but overall they have grown in breadth and participation; it varies among elem, middle and FHS; #schcommbudget1214 principals monitor participation to ensure an appropriate offering for school
• can pull report together to determine offerings and participation; some were reduce for lack of participation, some combined to improve offering #schcommbudget1214 some clubs are not supported by stipend; aside - NHS has 115 students; some fund raising for clubs
• Portrait of a Graduate is kept in mind as budget is developed; see link to budget doc; 85% is salaries/benefits ... #schcommbudget1214 DESE counts 11 categories for the foundation budget; amt of revolving funds and grants/offsets included in pages of budget summary
• once through the Exec Summary doc, then the budget breaks down by school (according to the level of DESE codes) #schcommbudget1214 there are unbudgeted donations, via PCC's, FEF, etc.  details in packet; the concession stand donation helped to drive the 2019; ....
• District Analysis Resource Tool (DART) helpful info to do further drill down research on comparable districts for specific categories, etc. #schcommbudget1214 also a link for charter school finance; currently 372 student enrolled; most funding is handled by Town side/via State
• if charter school were to expand to high school, it would be a charter change with local impact statements and DESE decision; a planning process; but not on the known horizon #schcommbudget1214 could we survey charter families to see why? has been considered but not …
• a priority; a portion say the language offering is a factor; #schcommbudget1214 not at this time but likely many over the months to come; adjourn here, go to next meeting

 Audio recording of meeting to be available in couple of days 

Recap: School Committee Budget Workshop

Franklin, MA: School Committee Budget Workshop - Dec 14, 2021

School Committee Budget Workshop
6:00 PM Municipal Building, 

3rd Floor Training Room

Agenda doc ->  https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/agenda_budget_workshop_12-14-2021.pdf

Or embedded here:

https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-district-budget

50+ Program December Special Event - Networking - Dec 16, 2021

50+ Job Seekers in MA Statewide Networking Groups

This free program is available through a grant from the Massachusetts Council on Aging (MCOA) and the Executive Office of Elder Affairs

Special Event: Networking

Thursday, December 16 -> 2 - 4 PM

Networking is not asking for a job or asking whether someone knows of a job. It is the building of mutually beneficial relationships. How does one do that?

 

Special Guest: Diane Darling

Renowned speaker, instructor, author, and leadership coach specializing in professional networking strategies.

At this session you will learn how to:

• Identify and develop mutually beneficial relationships
•  Ensure your network is in place before you need it
  
• Succeed at networking , even if you are an introvert
• Turn conversations into opportunities.

 

Why you should attend: Studies show most jobs are landed via networking, but most people still don't know how to network effectively. 

Diane Darling is a master networker. Listen to her and you will significantly enhance your networking efforts and augment your odds of landing  a job sooner.

 

Start your journey towards self-realization, re-invention and transformation.

Register in advance for this meeting:

 https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIrdeGtqzMoG9Z5N-p5sHJH72kRdZ4jirsj

 

Our next special event will be a recruiter's roundtable on January 20^th

50+ Program December Special Event - Networking - Dec 16, 2021

Franklin, MA: School Committee Workshop - Nov 23, 2021 - 6 PM

Franklin School Committee Workshop

November 23, 2021 - 6:00 PM

Municipal Building – Training Room

Vision Statement

The Franklin Public Schools will foster within its students the knowledge and skills to find and
achieve satisfaction in life as productive global citizens.

This meeting will be held in person. Members of the public are welcome to attend the workshop in person.

Agenda
“The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.”

Call to Order Mrs. Spencer

1. Workshop: School Committee Member Orientation

2. Adjournment

 

Shared from the Franklin Public Schools page ->  https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_11-23-21_workshop.pdf

Franklin, MA: School Committee Workshop - Nov 23, 2021 - 6 PM

VIRTUAL JOB-SEEKERS WORKSHOP: • Ageism: What You Need to Know - Oct 14, 2021

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History | Perceptions | Fighting Back

VIRTUAL JVS JOB-SEEKERS WORKSHOP Ageism: What You Need to Know: History | Perceptions | Fighting Back An estimated 20% of US workers are age 55 or older, yet many employers question the abilities of the demographic and recent Supreme Court decisions have made it harder to prove age discrimination. Join us as we explore the issue of ageism: The history; the facts; the perceptions; the mistakes you make, according to employers.   You'll learn: 1. Statistics from the Dept. of Labor and AARP. 2. The notable court cases that led to the rise of ageism. 3. The perceptions young and older people have of mature workers. 4. 9 things you can do to confront and deal with ageism. 5. Employer feedback on how they view mature interviewees. 6. 10 positive characteristics of mature workers. Thursday, October 14, 2021 10:00 to 11:30 AM GUEST SPEAKER: Ed Lawrence, Career Coach Getstarted LLC THIS PROGRAM IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT. ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. TO REGISTER TO ATTEND, PLEASE CLICK HERE. SPONSORED BY: JVS Job-Seekers Workshops are made possible thanks to the generosity of The Kosloski Family Foundation in memory of Helene Kosloski.

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