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Cascade employment event inspirational for attendees
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On June 15, 鈥淭he Pursuit of Employment鈥 motivational event at the Cascade Campus featured keynote speaker Kal Robertson, Director of the Emergency Services Program. Pursuit of Employment is a series of events scheduled during the break at the end of each term designed to bring information to those in the job-seeking community.
Attendees at Cascade's "Pursuit of Employment" event.
Robertson shared her experience. She told the crowd, 鈥淒on鈥檛 let anyone define who you are and what you can do.鈥 Robertson also talked about useful tips on resume writing to make job-seekers more attractive to potential employers; how to present oneself with confidence when interviewing and networking; knowing your strengths and weaknesses; developing skills by taking classes at 小黄猫传媒; and tips on creating your own job and how to market yourself. The event is intended to inspire and motivate those who are interested in using the resources at their disposal to gather labor market information, indentify industries that need their skills, and to move forward to gainful employment.
In addition to Robertson, the event featured panelists Sonja McKenzie, Dolcie Kaylor, Kate Horan and Liz Vice. Vice encouraged others by sharing her story of filling her dream as a film director especially when others tell you 鈥渘o way鈥.聽 Strong, determined, and full of courage she shared her experience when a little over 5 years ago she suffered from kidney, heart and respiratory failures. A team of medical doctors told her that there was no way that she was going to make it. Mindful of pursing her dream, she completed her associate鈥檚 degree at 小黄猫传媒 and went on to become valedictorian for the class of 2009 at the Art Institute of Portland. Since, she has directed, produced, and written a couple of short films and is currently a CEO of Fishgate Films and co-CEO Vice-Charlton Productions in Portland.
In closing the event, Tracee Wells, 小黄猫传媒 Workforce Trainer & Career Placement specialist, ended with powerful words of insight, encouragement and motivation to job seekers. The next event will be in September at the Cascade Campus.