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Tom Peters famously said, “We are CEOs of our own companies: Me, Inc.” But what does that mean we should do? In this session, you‘ll learn about personal branding and marketing, and how to differentiate yourself in the job search process. Learn to build trust with prospective clients and employers. Mastering personal branding puts you in the top 2% of job applicants and greatly enhances your chances of being selected for the job. Offered by 50+ Job Seekers in MA Statewide Networking Groups (Registration is through their website).

Are you concerned about the environment and clean energy? Do you want to make a difference? Join us to explore green jobs. This work contributes to, preserves or restores the environment. And roles can fall into traditional sectors, such as agriculture, manufacturing and construction, or in new, emerging green sectors, such as renewable energy and energy efficiency, and they can include technical as well as administrative opportunities. Rob Arrowsmith, Area Manager at Sunrun, will describe the multitude of green jobs in a variety of industries. Rob will also introduce you to job opportunities at Sunrun, the nation’s leading home solar, battery storage, and energy services company. . Offered by 50+ Job Seekers in MA Statewide Networking Groups as part of their Savvy Seekers Series (registration is through their website). Co-presented by Encore Boston Network.

This energetic and interactive session will provide you with steps to take to begin to create your roadmap for what is most important in your life and/or work. Isn’t it time to make the most of the years ahead? Be ready to learn, reflect and play to consider the possibilities and new adventures ahead.

Digital and social media have become essential tools for building awareness, reaching clients and program participants, making new connections, and advocating for change. And gaining fluency in using these tools is now mandatory, not just something for another day. As their impact continues to grow and new features are added, staying current is critical to growth. In this session, you‘ll learn to master the “Core 4” social platforms, create content to attract audience and monetize your digital presence, use AI and ChatGPT to scale up your impact, and integrate emerging social tools and free resources to achieve your career and organizational goals. Get pro tips from social media experts: Janie Ho, Deputy Editor of Growth and Audience Development at the New York Daily News; Pardees Safizadeh, CEO and Founder of Albaloo; and Matt Nastos, CEO and Co-Founder of Maison MRKT. Offered by BC/Woods College Entrepreneurship Certificate Program, Professor Mary J, Cronin, Coordinator (also an Encore Boston Network board member).

Digital and social media are vitally important for career and business growth. Learn to master the “Core 4” social platforms, create content to attract audience and monetize your digital presence, use AI and ChatGPT to scale up your impact, and integrate emerging social tools and resources to achieve your goals. Panel includes Janie Ho, Deputy Editor of Growth and Audience Development at the New York Daily News; Pardees Safizadeh, CEO and Founder of Albaloo; and Matt Nastos, CEO and Co-Founder of Maison MRKT. Offered by the BC/Woods College Entrepreneur Program.

This session dives into one of the most important aspects of board membership: fundraising! We’ll learn how to do it effectively, as well as gain insight from a leading development pro about what they look for in a board member. Offered by United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley as part of their 4-part Board Connection program. Attend 3 out of 4 segments to get a certificate. Also sign up for their Board Connection platform to be connected to board opportunities.

Are you tired of feeling discouraged during your job search? Explore how gamification can help you set goals, track your progress, and reward yourself for your accomplishments. Learn how to leverage gamification tools like job search apps and online communities to stay motivated and connected with other job seekers. David Sowsy will provide an inspiring, informative, and fun look at how gamification can help you achieve your career goals! David Sowsy’s diverse professional background includes work in defense research, robotics, augmented and virtual reality, computer graphics, and image processing. He is known for his passion for exploring new and cutting-edge technology, which he has successfully applied to the job search process. Offered by 50+ Job Seekers in MA Statewide Networking Groups, as part of their Savvy Seekers Series. Co-presented by Encore Boston Network.

Calling all frequent flyers and recently boarded EBN members!

We‘re inviting you to a special program!s What’s the occasion? A celebration of EBN and what it has meant to you. Even good things must sometimes come to an end and EBN is making its final descent. We’ll be phasing down our programs and services by mid-year. 

We’ve accomplished a lot over the past 10 years and hope you have been a happy participant of one or more of our programs. But before we close our virtual doors, we want to bring together our frequent fliers and newer travelers one last time to share our perspectives and hear what you’ve found valuable since your first trip.  Why do you like flying with us?
 
And as part of the celebration, we’ll introduce you to some additional “carriers” who may help you along your encore journey.
 
Make your reservation now!

Completing a self-assessment as part of your job search can help you learn about yourself - your values and preferences. They can help you set realistic career goals and ultimately land the job you want. Assessments may be optional for many companies, but they are a necessity for the modern job seeker. Presented by Melody Beach, founder of Melody L. Beach Consulting Group, which provides human resources services to small- and medium-size companies and transitional coaching for individuals looking to make a change. In-person event at the Worcester Senior Center, open to first 20 people who sign up. Offered by 50+ Job Seekers in MA Statewide Networking Groups. Registration is through their website.

In this session, you’ll learn how to become a force for racial justice in your organization. Exploring what diversity, equity, and inclusion really mean, how you can bring this lens to your board work and several common issues that get in the way of effective DEI strategies. Offered by United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley as part of their 4-part Board Connection program. Attend 3 out of 4 segments to get a certificate. Also sign up for their Board Connection platform to be connected to board opportunities.

Ever wonder what‘s going through the mind of the HR team when they‘re recruiting to fill open positions? Or what they think about part-time, remote or flexible work options? Now you can get your HR questions answered! Whether you are generally curious about how HR departments work or currently employed and seeking direction on the next steps to take for a specific situation, Cheryl Gelzer Alexis and Melody Beach are here to help. Cheryl Gelzer Alexis manages Learning & Development initiatives for MassHire South Shore Career Center. Cheryl has over 25 years’ experience working in Human Resources for Harvard University and several Fortune 500 corporations. Melody Beach founded Melody L. Beach Consulting Group, which provides human resources services to small- and medium-size companies and transitional coaching for individuals looking to make a change. Offered by 50+ Job Seekers in MA Statewide Networking Groups, as part of their Savvy Seekers Series. Registration is through their website. Co-presented by Encore Boston Network.

More than 20% of US workers are age 55 or older, yet many employers still question their abilities and recent Supreme Court decisions have made it harder to prove age discrimination. What‘s most important is how we view ourselves. Do we think of ourselves as old? How do we present ourselves to potential employers? Are we perpetuating a stereotype? Join us as we explore the issue of ageism: others‘ perceptions and our own. Offered by 50+ Job Seekers in MA Statewide Networking Groups. Registration is through their website.

Encore Boston Network is coming in for a landing, phasing down its programs and services. And now it’s time to celebrate!

As a Kindred Spirit in our mission to help people over 50 make a difference through work, service and social action, we’d like you to help celebrate and savor all that we have been able to accomplish together.

Share an early memory, a pivotal moment, a new collaboration or a success story related to our work together. And hear from fellow travelers and kindred spirits with whom you‘ve shared this journey.

Let’s look to the future and consider how we might continue our work in new ways as EBN phases down.

We hope you‘ll join us (and bring your lunch!).

In this session we get into the nitty-gritty of nonprofit finance and topics, including D&O insurance, the 990 form, and what a healthy nonprofit budget looks like. Offered by United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley as part of their 4-part Board Connection program. Attend 3 out of 4 segments to get a certificate. Also sign up for their Board Connection platform to be connected to board opportunities.

For good or bad, first impressions matter. When interviewing you need to put your best foot forward, and that takes practice. Do you have an interview coming up? Do you know how to respond to behavioral questions? Do you need suggestions on how to address gaps in employment? Join us to learn how to respond to a variety of questions that may be presented to you during an interview! Offered by 50+ Job Seekers in MA Statewide Networking Groups. Registration is through their website.

Interviewers often ask candidates behavioral or competency-based questions. And most people reply with off-the-cuff answers or relate a story that is too long, too detailed, and unstructured. But you can learn a technique called STAR [Situation-Task-Action-Result] to answer those questions. And we throw in an additional R that makes your STAR story even more powerful. In this session, we‘ll review the STAR concept, learn about the next R, and how to use it during your interviews. In-person event at the Worcester Senior Center. Offered by 50+ Job Seekers in MA Statewide Networking Groups. Registration is through their website.

Employers use many different methods to delve into a candidate’s past to determine their suitability for the job. The interview is just one step. More information can be gathered from criminal records, internet searches and references. What are employers learning about you?  What can you do to ensure they learn what you want them to?  These are just two of the important questions Paul Cecala will answer in this session. Leave with steps you can take today to improve your background check. Paul Cecala is a certified Global Career Development Facilitator, founder of Cecala Career Consultants, and author of “Work Search Buddies: Finding A Job with A Little Help From A Friend.” Since 1999, he has assisted over 3000 job seekers ranging from C-Suite executives to college students. Offered by 50+ Job Seekers in MA Statewide Networking Groups, as part of their Savvy Seekers Series. Registration is through their website. Co-presented by Encore Boston Network.

Congratulations, you’ve been invited to an interview! What do you do next? Prepare! And prepare. And prepare. But, how? Join us as we discuss all things interview-related, with an emphasis on what you should do before the interview. Why you need to know about this: The interview is the landing that follows all the mental and physical gymnastics of your job-search. Perfect the interview landing and your chance of landing the job goes way up. Offered by 50+ Job Seekers in MA Statewide Networking Groups. Registration is through their website.