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Employment Teleconference

Employment Teleconference Series:
January through March

We are pleased to present a series of teleconferences on a variety of topics regarding Employment and MS. The series is made up of six teleconferences held every other Thursday from January through March.

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What is a Teleconference?

A teleconference is an opportunity to learn new information from the comfort of home by calling into a designated number to hear an interactive presentation.

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2013 Employment Teleconference Series: Career Decisions and MS

Topics and Dates:

  • January 16 - Should I Work from Home or Start My Own Business?
  • January 30 - Is it Time? Deciding to Change Careers or Stop Working
  • February 13 - Deciding How to Plan Your Job Search. Employers Share How They Find Employees
  • February 27 - Should I Work? Work from Home Options for People on Social Security Disability
  • March 13 - The Impact of Health Insurance on Career Decisions

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Six-Week Job Readiness Program

The six-week Job Readiness Program, to help those who are currently seeking employment and those who have a job but could benefit from skills training.
 

  • September 4: Maximize Your Potential: Know Your Skill Set 
  • September 11: Resume Development 
  • September 18: Networking: How to Build Connections 
  • September 25: Interviewing Tips 
  • October 2: Symptom Management
  • October 9: Legal Rights

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2012 Employment Teleconference Series Topics:

  • A 21st Century Approach to Job Searching: Webinar
  • Get Informed: Legal Protections in the Workplace
  • Managing Challenging Resumes 
  • Reinvent Yourself
  • Home-Based Employment: What Employers Want
  • Don't Do It Alone: Employment Resources

Play individuals calls or read the calls handouts.

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2011 Employment Teleconference SeriesTopics:

  • How to Apply for Jobs in the Federal Government
  • Social Security Disability Eligibility and Application Process
  • Social Security Disability and Returning to Work
  • Part-Time Jobs with Flexibility
  • Practical Tips for Managing Challenging MS Symptoms on the Job
  • MS, Wellness, and Work

Play individuals calls or read the calls handouts.

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