Health & Fitness
Looking for Work? Go to the Next JETS Program and Kick-Start Your Search
By State Representative Brian Becker
Last week, I attended a free job-search event sponsored by Jewish Employment Transition Services (“JETS”). After a coffee and “schmoozing” hour, the 130+ attendees from all around Connecticut heard from a money coach and a career coach sharing helpful tips on resume writing and job interviews. The messages were encouraging and empowering.
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JETS connects professional leaders with job seekers by offering FREE monthly workshops on all job-search related topics, which include networking, social media, branding, interviewing, presentation skills, accessing online job sites, salary negotiations, resume writing, job search strategies and career transitioning. JETS also sends out a weekly newsletter announcing the latest job opportunities from Connecticut and Massachusetts employers. The professional and enthusiastic human resources volunteers who run the program have plenty of real-life experience, and are ready and eager to help you.
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Over the last five years, JETS has helped more than 1500 participants find jobs. Participants credit the program with, among other things, helping them: learn about resources available to job seekers and career opportunities; meet new people who can help them find a job; and develop more self-confidence and a renewed enthusiasm for their job search.
Despite its name, you don’t have to be Jewish to join JETS. It is a non-sectarian outreach and support program open to all unemployed and under-employed people throughout the state. It is sponsored by Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford whose mission is “tikkun olam” – repairing the world through caring and compassion.
If you are looking for work, I highly encourage you to attend an upcoming JETS program. To learn more, contact Ellen Cartledge, the JETS Program Manager, at ecartledge@jfshartford.org or call her at (860) 236-1927, ext. 7120.
State Rep. Brian Becker (D-19) represents parts of West Hartford, Avon and Farmington. For more information, visit his website atwww.housedems.ct.gov/Becker.
