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In an effort to reach out to individuals
affected by job loss, I will hold a
"Surviving a Layoff" seminar this
Friday, May 1 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the
Sharon Baptist Church, 3955 Conshohocken
Ave.
In this current economic climate,
layoffs are a common part of everyday
life. This seminar will provide common
sense solutions for coping with
unemployment. Our efforts are closely
aligned with Governor Rendell's recent
directive to state agencies and
legislators to enhance outreach efforts
to unemployed and underemployed
Pennsylvanians who need assistance.
The event, co-sponsored by the
Pennsylvania Department of Labor,
Pennsylvania CareerLink and Sharon
Baptist Church, will address the needs
of those most adversely affected by the
economic downturn and link them to a
wide variety of programs and services
focused on unemployment insurance, job
hunting and career strategies, credit
management and mortgage assistance.
Losing your job can be discouraging, but
there are resources that can help you
stay grounded and recover your footing
in the workforce. I encourage all
individuals affected by a layoff to
attend this informative community
seminar.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor
Statistics, the unemployment rate for
Philadelphia in March 2009 was 7.9
percent. In Pennsylvania it was 7.8
percent.
While we are still below the national
average for unemployment, it still
affects our state and our communities.
That is why it is important that
individuals learn how to cope and
recover from job loss.
On hand at the event will be
representatives and resources from the
following organizations:
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Home Emergency Mortgage Assistance
Program (HEMAP)
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CHIP/Adultbasic
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Consumer Credit Counseling of
Delaware Valley
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Philadelphia Unemployment Project
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PGW
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PECO
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City of Philadelphia Water Revenue
Department
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AFL-CIO/United Way of SEPA
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Montgomery Townhomes
For more information about this event,
contact my district office at
215-879-7777. |
