Due to the abrupt job disruption faced by Dana College employees, a workshop has been set up to help the recently laid off people.
Lutheran Church of the Master in Omaha has engaged Paul David Madsen ‘80, an Omaha-based career strategist to lead a job hunting workshop for ex-Dana employees. Madsen, a graduate of Dana, has worked in the staffing, placement and job coaching sectors in this region for over two decades. He released his new book, “Laid Off & Loving It for 2010” earlier this year.
“Nobody in the Dana College community loves the recent events. The book’s title is a way to help job seekers realize the importance of attitude as they move forward during stressful times,” says Madsen.
The hands-on, practical workshop can help those who have not had to look for jobs for awhile. Also, those who feel they are in narrow niches with limited marketability can benefit. “The goal is to help people shave months of time off their job searches. ‘Trial and error’ is a slow and expensive way to get re-employed,” states Mr. Madsen who brands himself as "America’s Job Coach."
The event will be held at First Lutheran Church in Blair on Wednesday, July 7 from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. There is no cost to former Dana employees, but pre-registration is required by sending an email to shari.bevilacqua@churchofthemaster.com or calling 402-333-4444. Attendees should bring any new or old resume they have.
