by Anna D. Banks, GCDF
Workforce Professionals around the state gathered today at Hilton Newark Liberty Airport, to attend the 2008 Spring Training Conference of the New Jersey Chapter of the International Association of Workforce Professionals(NJ-IAWP). This conference was one of New Jersey’s most informative workforce-related events thus far in 2008.
Updates on the state of workforce development in New Jersey was shared by Michelle Richardson, Assistant Commissioner, NJ Department of Labor & Workforce Development (NJ DLWD); Marilyn Davis, Deputy Commissioner, NJ DLWD and Tony Langon, Acting Assistant Commissioner of Temporary Disability Insurance and Family Leave.
Lee Foley, IAWP Legislative and Educational Liaison to US Congress, brought us valuable information from Washington, DC on legislation, and other activities impacting Workforce Development. The information included the status of the WIA Re-Authorization Act; Wagner-Peyser Act funding and workforce training budget cuts.
NJ Chapter, IAWP member, Anna D. Banks stated, “The information received today, was priceless during this time of economic uncertainty in New Jersey. While listening to the speakers today, I became acutely aware of the importance for all stakeholders in New Jersey’s Workforce system to work together and explore innovative ways to meet workplace challenges; and at the same time, to build a workforce that is competitive in this global economy.”
The 2008 NJ-IAWP Spring Training Conference is a semi-annual conference where New Jersey’s local, county and state workforce leaders and partners gather to share their common experiences and challenges in building a highly skilled and adaptable workforce.
IAWP is a nonprofit educational association representing professionals worldwide who work in public and private workforce development programs. IAWP is dedicated to advancing the field of workforce development through education, research, legislative action, financial support, and international networking.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Friday, March 28, 2008
Friday, February 29, 2008
WDP Celebration - February 2008
By Anna D. Banks, GCDF
Your schooling may be over, but remember that your education still continues."
Author Unknown"
CONGRATULATIONS
CONGRATULATIONSto the February 2008 Class
Essex County College Workforce Development Programs
CONGRATULATIONS YENNY,
on your promotion to the Humanities Department as Administrative Assistant!
We'll miss you!
Education make a people easy to lead, but difficult to drive, easy to govern, but impossible to enslave.- Lord Brougham
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.- Eleanor Roosevelt
We know what we are, but know not what we may be.
- Shakespeare
Congratulations to Mellissa Morgan who Successfully Satisfied the Requirements for the NATIONAL WORK READINESS CREDENTIAL
on February 12, 2008
Education is the best provision for old age.
- Aristotle
Problems are only opportunities in work clothes.
- Henry J. Kaiser
Tis education forms the common mind,
Just as the twig is bent, the tree's inclin'd.
- Alexander Pope
The secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes. - Earl of Beaconsfield
When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.
- Franklin D. Roosevelt
- George F. Tilton
Monday, February 11, 2008
Goal Setting Posters for Career and Life Planning
By Anna D. Banks, GCDF
"Our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success.” ~~ Stephen A. Brennan
A goal poster, also known as a treasurer map or vision board is an excellent tool to assist people in career transition clarify his or her reasons for working; set long and short term goals; and make a plan of action.
The goal poster is created by an individual to illustrate what he wants in this life. A goal poster is a personal collection of an individual desires and no restrictions are placed on the images or words displayed on the poster.
Last week, participants in the February 2008 Job Search Program created goal posters covering life areas such as career, finances, family, and health. The goal posters were created by pasting images and words on a poster to display the individual’s goals. The images were taken from magazine photos, personal photos, or hand drawn pictures and sketches. As well, the words were cut from media formats or handwritten.
Join me in viewing the personal & career goal posters of the men and women participating in the February 2008 Job Search Program at Essex County College.
“Goals are dreams with deadlines.”
Diana Scharf Hunt
“Only as high as I reach can I grow, only as far as I seek can I go, only as deep as I look can I see, only as much as I dream can I be.”
Karen Ravn
“Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal.”
Pamela Vaull Starr
“Goals that are not written down are just wishes.”
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” Larry Elder
“If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.” ~ Albert Einstein
“If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere.”
Frank A. Clark
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” ~Winston Churchill
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” C.S. Lewis
“It must be borne in mind that the tragedy of life does not lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy of life lies in having no goal to reach.” ~ Benjamin E. Mays
“Any person who selects a goal in life which can be fully achieved, has already defined his own limitations” ~ Cavett Robert
“By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination.” ~ Christopher Columbus
“The principle goal of education is to create men who are capable of doing new things, not simply of repeating what other generations have done - men who are creative, inventive and discoverers”
Jean Piaget
"Our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success.” ~~ Stephen A. Brennan
A goal poster, also known as a treasurer map or vision board is an excellent tool to assist people in career transition clarify his or her reasons for working; set long and short term goals; and make a plan of action.
The goal poster is created by an individual to illustrate what he wants in this life. A goal poster is a personal collection of an individual desires and no restrictions are placed on the images or words displayed on the poster.
Last week, participants in the February 2008 Job Search Program created goal posters covering life areas such as career, finances, family, and health. The goal posters were created by pasting images and words on a poster to display the individual’s goals. The images were taken from magazine photos, personal photos, or hand drawn pictures and sketches. As well, the words were cut from media formats or handwritten.
Join me in viewing the personal & career goal posters of the men and women participating in the February 2008 Job Search Program at Essex County College.
“Goals are dreams with deadlines.”
Diana Scharf Hunt
“Only as high as I reach can I grow, only as far as I seek can I go, only as deep as I look can I see, only as much as I dream can I be.”
Karen Ravn
“Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal.”
Pamela Vaull Starr
“Goals that are not written down are just wishes.”
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” Larry Elder
“If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.” ~ Albert Einstein
“If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere.”
Frank A. Clark
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” ~Winston Churchill
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” C.S. Lewis
“It must be borne in mind that the tragedy of life does not lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy of life lies in having no goal to reach.” ~ Benjamin E. Mays
“Any person who selects a goal in life which can be fully achieved, has already defined his own limitations” ~ Cavett Robert
“By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination.” ~ Christopher Columbus
“The principle goal of education is to create men who are capable of doing new things, not simply of repeating what other generations have done - men who are creative, inventive and discoverers”Jean Piaget
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Planning to Work - Short and Long Term Goals
By Anna D. Banks, GCDF
Employability Coach, Adjunct Profesor ECC-WDP
Determination is a key factor that helps us achieve our goals. Goal setting is the process of identifying something that we wish to achieve in a specific period of time. Many of us still do not set goals in our lives, and some don't even know how they can do so. When they do suddenly decide they need defined goals, they are often unrealistic. So, set your goals with both feet firmly on the ground, keeping your strengths and weaknesses in mind.
One of the best things that you can do for yourself is to put your goals down on paper with pictures or some other visual representation of your goals. If you stick this up somewhere near your work desk, you can often refer to it to see how you are progressing, and it is fulfilling to see all the goals you have already achieved.
Have you heard about the S.M.A.R.T. goal setting outline? It is the acronym for SPECIFIC, MEASURABLE, ACHIEVEBLE, RELEVANT and TIME RELATED outlines. If you take all of these factors into account when setting your goals outline or creating your goals poster, you will no doubt come up with a fantastic set of goals, suited to none but yourself.
Members of the November 2007 Workforce Development Program at Essex County College accepted the challenge of putting their goals on paper.
