Free virtual online presentations to assist individuals reentering communities from prison and others identify and apply for Federal employment opportunities
PROVIDENCE - The United States Attorney’s Office today announced that the Federal Interagency Reentry Council and the Office of Personnel Management has created three free online virtual training presentations that will offer step-by-step instruction for identifying and applying for Federal employment opportunities via www.USJOBS.GOV. The training, open to anyone interested in seeking Federal employment, may be of particular interest to individuals reentering to the community from prison.
Employment opportunities, housing and medical services are among the most important resources necessary to help ensure that an individual is a productive member of their community. For the past several years, the United States Attorney’s Office, working collaboratively with the federal and state judiciaries, government agencies and community-based organizations, have identified and promoted key resources and services available to individuals returning to the community, after having completed their term of incarceration.
Beginning on Wednesday, September 6, 2017, free online virtual training programs to help identify Federal job opportunities, preparing resumes and job interviewing skills will be available, accessible via any computer.
“Employment, housing and medical care help form the basic foundation for a person becoming a productive member of their community. These free online training programs offer a terrific opportunity for individuals returning to their community from prison to start to build that foundation. Individuals who return from prison and become productive members of their community are a key component to reducing recidivism and making our communities safer," said Acting United States Attorney Stephen G. Dambruch.
On Thursday, September 7 and on Wednesday, Sept. 27, a 90-minute training session will be provided on searching for Federal jobs on www.USJOBS.GOV, creating your account and profile, managing your account, reviewing Job Opportunity Announcements (JOA), submitting your applications, and following up on your application status.
To register for either class, click one of the links below:
Thursday, September 7, 2017 @ 10:00am -11:30am https://www.eventbrite.com/e/navigating-usajobs-find-apply-sept-7th-tickets-31278538952
Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017 @ 10:00am -11:30am https://www.eventbrite.com/e/navigating-usajobs-find-apply-sept-27th-tickets-37011121260
On Wednesday, September 13 and again on Sept. 25, training will be provided on a three-part process to assist applicants in writing their Federal resume. Participants will be shown a real JOA and walked through reviewing the JOA to determine qualifications and interest, identifying the important requirements and then tailoring their resumes with that JOA. Lastly, it will provide a quick overview of the resume builder on USAJOBS.GOV.
To register for either class, click one of the links below:
Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 @ 10:00am -11:30pm https://writingyourfederalresumesept13morning.eventbrite.com
Monday, Sept. 25, 2017 @ 3:00pm -4:30pm https://writingyourfederalresumesept25.eventbrite.com
On Wednesday, September 6 and on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, participants will receive training on the interview process. The training explains the types of interviews (structured/unstructured), different delivery methods, types of common questions, responding utilizing the S.T.A.R (Situation/Task, Action, Result) method and how to also prepare for an interview.
To register for either class, click one of the links below:
Wednesday, September 6, 2017 @ 3:00pm - 4:00pm
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/interview-techniques-tickets-31677107080
Monday, Sept. 11, 2017 @ 3:00pm - 4:00pm https://www.eventbrite.com/e/interview-techniques-tickets-36998314956
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
