Job Search Workshop, June 30, 2010

Yesterday career counselors from as far as Colorado, Virginia, Massachusetts, Florida, and from other parts of the country descended upon San Francisco for a conference put together by the National Career Development Association. Before their conference, however, the team of counselors led by Rebecca Toporek made a pit stop to the Tenderloin and found themselves in the Poverello room of 150 Golden Gate Avenue. The counselors were available to give advice, discuss obstacles to employment, and address topics found commonly in the job search process. Over 25 individuals benefited from insight these career counselors posses.

The make up of the attendees ranged from regular Tenderloin Tech Lab guests as well as new recruits from the Dining Room. Guests, volunteers, and staff were able to enjoy bagels and Peet’s coffee – donations provided by NCDA. The event was two hours but easily could have gone on all day judging by the eagerness of our guests and the generosity of the counselors. From the staff end of things, it was a pleasure working with this group of counselors and absolutely amazing how stress free and easy it was to organize an event that was both impactful and helpful. We hope to see the counselors next time they are in town and look forward to working with NCDA and their local chapter in the near future!