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This lens is designed to provide a list of career counseling and networking resources in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. It is not an endorsement of the services listed -- just a compilation of known resources. If you have feedback on any of the services or know of any not listed, please let me know by signing the guestbook.
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Brown Bag Networking Lunch
Plano
Where:
Fellowship Bible Church North
850 Lexington Dr
Plano, TX 75075
Map
When:
Every Wednesday, 12:00 to 1:30 pm
Contact:
Dwight Saffle - dsafcon@earthlink.net
Danny Way - danny.a.way@verizon.net
Fellowship Bible Church North
850 Lexington Dr
Plano, TX 75075
Map
When:
Every Wednesday, 12:00 to 1:30 pm
Contact:
Dwight Saffle - dsafcon@earthlink.net
Danny Way - danny.a.way@verizon.net
Career Care
Plano
http://www.standrewumc.org/ministry/careercare/index.html
Where:
St. Andrew United Methodist Church
5801 W. Plano Parkway
Plano, TX 75093
Map
When:
Every Monday 7 to 9 pm
What:
Career Care is a weekly support group established to help those individuals who are out of work, seeking a job transition, needing career advice or in the process of a career change. Career Care teaches individuals how to fish - teaching them skills that will last a lifetime. They are provided the tools and resources to help themselves now and in the future to deal with change successfully. Volunteers are available to assist with resumes, interviewing, life inventory, career direction and other areas to assist individuals with their journey. There is no fee to participate, and no pre-registration is necessary to attend.
Contact:
Bill Brewer
214-291-8082
bbrewer@standrewumc.org
Where:
St. Andrew United Methodist Church
5801 W. Plano Parkway
Plano, TX 75093
Map
When:
Every Monday 7 to 9 pm
What:
Career Care is a weekly support group established to help those individuals who are out of work, seeking a job transition, needing career advice or in the process of a career change. Career Care teaches individuals how to fish - teaching them skills that will last a lifetime. They are provided the tools and resources to help themselves now and in the future to deal with change successfully. Volunteers are available to assist with resumes, interviewing, life inventory, career direction and other areas to assist individuals with their journey. There is no fee to participate, and no pre-registration is necessary to attend.
Contact:
Bill Brewer
214-291-8082
bbrewer@standrewumc.org
CareerConnection
Dallas
http://www.careerconnection.org
Where:
Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church
9800 Preston Road
Dallas, TX 75230
Map
When:
Every Tuesday - 8 am
What:
Whether you are an employed decision maker looking to support and serve fellow Christians or a Christian looking for career direction or support during transition, you will find fellowship through our weekly sessions. We offer Inspiration, Education, JobLeads, Power Networking to help you in this transition period.
Contact:
24-hour hotline: 214-739-7153
Where:
Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church
9800 Preston Road
Dallas, TX 75230
Map
When:
Every Tuesday - 8 am
What:
Whether you are an employed decision maker looking to support and serve fellow Christians or a Christian looking for career direction or support during transition, you will find fellowship through our weekly sessions. We offer Inspiration, Education, JobLeads, Power Networking to help you in this transition period.
Contact:
24-hour hotline: 214-739-7153
Career Jump Start
Richardson
http://www.hpumc.org/pages/Career_jump_start
Where:
First United Methodist Church of Richardson
503 N. Central Expy
Richardson, TX 75080
Map
When:
Every Tuesday 6:30 to 8:00 pm
What:
Our vision is to guide our job seekers during their job search process by offering excellent informational and motivational speakers and programs; providing an opportunity to network; and assisting each member to utilize their God-given talents and abilities to become contributing members in our community. What makes Career Jump Start unique is that it provides guidance for a "Successful Job Search". We do not duplicate; we guide our members throughout the entire process.
There is no charge and we hope you invite those who you think will benefit.
Contact:
Katherine Smith
ksmithcjs@yahoo.com
Where:
First United Methodist Church of Richardson
503 N. Central Expy
Richardson, TX 75080
Map
When:
Every Tuesday 6:30 to 8:00 pm
What:
Our vision is to guide our job seekers during their job search process by offering excellent informational and motivational speakers and programs; providing an opportunity to network; and assisting each member to utilize their God-given talents and abilities to become contributing members in our community. What makes Career Jump Start unique is that it provides guidance for a "Successful Job Search". We do not duplicate; we guide our members throughout the entire process.
There is no charge and we hope you invite those who you think will benefit.
Contact:
Katherine Smith
ksmithcjs@yahoo.com
Career Solutions Workshop
Euless
http://www.careerworkshops.org/
Where:
First Baptist Church of Euless
1000 Airport Freeway (Hwy 183)
Euless, TX 776036
map
When:
Every Thursday 6 to 9 pm
What:
A 12-week workshop assisting those in career transition, either unemployed or under-employed; this how-to workshop provides skill enhancement in areas of networking, interview prep, locating those hard-to-find jobs and more.
Contact:
David Rawles - dhrawles@sbcglobal.net
817-354-4864
Where:
First Baptist Church of Euless
1000 Airport Freeway (Hwy 183)
Euless, TX 776036
map
When:
Every Thursday 6 to 9 pm
What:
A 12-week workshop assisting those in career transition, either unemployed or under-employed; this how-to workshop provides skill enhancement in areas of networking, interview prep, locating those hard-to-find jobs and more.
Contact:
David Rawles - dhrawles@sbcglobal.net
817-354-4864
Career Transition Workshop
Dallas
http://www.careertransitionworkshop.org/
Where:
Northwest Bible Church
8505 Douglas Ave
Dallas, TX 75225
Map
When:
Meets every Monday 6:30 to 9 pm
New member orientation 6:00 to 6:30
Contact:
972) 763-2439
Where:
Northwest Bible Church
8505 Douglas Ave
Dallas, TX 75225
Map
When:
Meets every Monday 6:30 to 9 pm
New member orientation 6:00 to 6:30
Contact:
972) 763-2439
Career Transition Workshop
Plano
http://www.careertransitionworkshop.org/
Where:
Fellowship Bible Church North
850 Lexington Dr
Plano, TX 75075
Map
When:
Every Tuesday 7 to 9 pm
Contact:
Locke Alderson - lalderson@siebel.com
972-783-8800 x110
Where:
Fellowship Bible Church North
850 Lexington Dr
Plano, TX 75075
Map
When:
Every Tuesday 7 to 9 pm
Contact:
Locke Alderson - lalderson@siebel.com
972-783-8800 x110
Custer Road Career Outreach (CRCO)
Plano
http://www.crumc.org/templates/cuscusterroad/details.asp?id=33399&PID=340977
Where:
Custer Road United Methodist Church
6601 Custer Rd.
Plano, TX 75025
Map
When:
Every Monday 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Second Tuesday of each month 6:30 pm
What:
CRCO offers a variety of programs and services to job seekers. All programs are open to the community and are free of charge. We currently offer focus groups for job seekers who may wish to network with other job seekers.
Contact:
Taci Kistler 972-618-3450 ext. 242
Where:
Custer Road United Methodist Church
6601 Custer Rd.
Plano, TX 75025
Map
When:
Every Monday 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Second Tuesday of each month 6:30 pm
What:
CRCO offers a variety of programs and services to job seekers. All programs are open to the community and are free of charge. We currently offer focus groups for job seekers who may wish to network with other job seekers.
Contact:
Taci Kistler 972-618-3450 ext. 242
Employment Transition and You
Plano
http://www.prestonwood.org/ministries/support_groups.php/
Where:
Prestonwood Baptist Church
6801 W. Park Blvd.
Plano, TX 75093
Room A210
map
When:
Every Tuesday 6:30 pm
What:
This group works through a rotating series of eight sessions, covers all aspects of job loss, and prepares participants for job searches. It can help you with networking, resumes, interviewing and more! You can begin at any time during the eight weeks; no reservations are necessary, and there is no charge. Please bring a pen and paper.
Contact:
972-820-5111 ext. 6125
Where:
Prestonwood Baptist Church
6801 W. Park Blvd.
Plano, TX 75093
Room A210
map
When:
Every Tuesday 6:30 pm
What:
This group works through a rotating series of eight sessions, covers all aspects of job loss, and prepares participants for job searches. It can help you with networking, resumes, interviewing and more! You can begin at any time during the eight weeks; no reservations are necessary, and there is no charge. Please bring a pen and paper.
Contact:
972-820-5111 ext. 6125
Entrepreneur's Connection
Lewisville/Double Oak
http://www.crossroadsbible.org/ministries/Entrepreneurs/
Where:
Crossroads Bible Church
8101 E. FM 407 (Justin Rd)
Double Oak, TX 75077
Map
When:
Third Thursday each month 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Contact:
edna@crossroadsbible.org
Where:
Crossroads Bible Church
8101 E. FM 407 (Justin Rd)
Double Oak, TX 75077
Map
When:
Third Thursday each month 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Contact:
edna@crossroadsbible.org
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First Friday Book Synopsis
Dallas
http://www.creativecommnet.com
Where:
Park City Club
5956 Sherry Lane Ste 1700
Dallas, TX
When:
First Friday of every month 7:00 am
What:
You receive: a full-breakfast buffet, presentation outlines and key quotes for each book, networking opportunities with other professionals from throughout the area, and a chance to win the featured books and other prizes.
Registration begins at 6:45 a.m., the breakfast buffet opens at 7:00, and our two synopses run from 7:30-8:05.
The registration fee is $22 for the synopsis and breakfast.
Contact:
Randy Mayeux
469-330-2414
Where:
Park City Club
5956 Sherry Lane Ste 1700
Dallas, TX
When:
First Friday of every month 7:00 am
What:
You receive: a full-breakfast buffet, presentation outlines and key quotes for each book, networking opportunities with other professionals from throughout the area, and a chance to win the featured books and other prizes.
Registration begins at 6:45 a.m., the breakfast buffet opens at 7:00, and our two synopses run from 7:30-8:05.
The registration fee is $22 for the synopsis and breakfast.
Contact:
Randy Mayeux
469-330-2414
