JobHunting.Biz: FCC Sponsors HOW THE INTERNET CAN BENEFIT OLDER AMERICANS Event
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NEWS MEDIA CONTACT
April 17, 2013 Michael Snyder, 202.418.0997
Email: Michael.Snyder@fcc.gov
THE CONSUMER AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU
RELEASES FINAL AGENDA FOR SEMINAR:
HOW THE INTERNET CAN BENEFIT OLDER AMERICANS
Washington, D.C. – The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau will host a Senior Digital Literacy Day seminar, How the Internet Can Benefit Older Americans on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Seniors, and those who work with and/or care for seniors, are invited to attend and learn about how Broadband (high speed Internet services) can benefit older Americans. Panelists, including representatives from the FCC, communications companies, and non-profit organizations, will focus on the many ways the Internet can benefit seniors, with emphasis on its safe and secure use. The seminar will include interactive demonstrations of electronic devices, such as cell phones, tablets, iPads, desktops and e-readers, and user-friendly computer programs that can benefit Seniors.
- Seminar: How the Internet Can Benefit Older Americans
- Date: April 24, 2013
- Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Location: FCC Headquarters, 445 12th Street S.W., Washington, D.C. 20554
This seminar is free and open to the public and will be streamed live at www.fcc.gov/live. Web viewers may submit questions by e-mail to livequestions@fcc.gov.
Pre-registration is highly recommended for those wishing to attend in person. To pre-register for the event, please contact Susan Fisenne by e-mail at Susan.Fisenne@fcc.gov or by phone at 202-418-2502.
The closest Metro stops are the Smithsonian and the L’Enfant Plaza stops. There is also a public parking garage adjacent to the main entrance of the FCC on 12th Street. Please plan to arrive by 9:00 a.m. and bring a government-issued identification to go through Security.
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please include a description of the accommodation needed. Individuals making such requests must include their contact information should FCC staff need to contact them for more information. Requests should be made as early as possible. Please send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau: 202.418.0530 (voice), 202.418.0432 (TTY).
For additional information about this event, please contact Anthony Butler by email: Anthony.Butler@fcc.gov or by phone: 202.418.2372.
- FCC-
AGENDA
9:30 am – 9:35 am Opening and Introductory Remarks
Kris Monteith, Acting Bureau Chief
Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau
9:35 am – 9:40 am Welcoming Remarks
FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn
9:40 am – 9:55 am Top Tools for Older Adults: Four Strategies for Making the Most of Broadband
Thomas Kamber, PhD, Executive Director, Older Adults Technology Services (OATS)
9:55 am – 10:10 am Safety, Security, and Privacy Online: Tips and Tools for Older Adults
Debra Berlyn, Executive Director, The Project to Get Older Adults onLine (GOAL)
10:10 am – 10:20 am Questions and Answers
10:20 am – 10:30 am Break
10:30 am – 10:35 am Video — Introduced by Francine Jefferson, Telecommunications
Policy Analyst, NTIA, Broadband Technology Opportunities Program
10:35 am – 11:00 am Resources
· American Library Association
· AARP
· Best Buy’s Geek Squad
· EveryoneOn powered by Connect2Compete
11:00 am – 11:30 am Demonstrations of Senior-Friendly Technology
· Telikin / firstSTREET
· MyGait
11:30 am – 12:30 pm Visit Exhibits and Displays
12:30 pm Closing
Roger Goldblatt, Associate Bureau Chief
Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau
DeeNice Rhodes, The Digital Dynamo: Job Hunting With Blogs Webinar March 20th
Sponsored by DeeNice, The Digital Dynamo
Webinar – Job Hunting with Blogs
<http://march20jobhunting.eventbrite.com>
Wednesday, March 20th9:30-11:30 am & 7:30-9:30 pm
COST: Free($199.00 Value)
DeeNice Rhodes, The Digital Dynamo”
Perplexed about how to use Blog tools effectively to advance your career, project, program or outreach? Feel it is a waste of time? Trust Me – It’s Not!
This workshop will be conducted by:
Contact Phone Number: 202-642-INFO (4636)
Email: info@JobHunting.biz <mailto:info@JobHunting.biz>
Limited seating.
ONLINE WEBINAR
JobHunting.Biz: FREE 2 Hr. Webinar – Job Hunting with Social Media Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Job Hunting with Social Media
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TWO Hour Free Workshops: Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Register: tinyurl.com/jobMarch13
9:30 am – 11:30 am and 7:30 am – 9:30 pm
Sponsored by: DeeNice Rhodes, The Digital Dynamo – The Urban Progressive Foundation
Get the Competitive Edge!
Free Webinar: How To Use Linkedin and
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FREE: Two Hour Webinar Date: Wednesday, March 13th, 2013 Times: 9:30-11:30am & 7:30-9:30 pm
Register: tinyurl.com/jobMarch13
- Enrich Your Networks and Prospects
- Know the Dos & Don’ts of Using Social Media
- Start a Strong Linkedin Profile Page
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In an independent survey of 300 professionals,91 percent used social-networking sites to screen prospective employees. (A 2012 study by social-media monitoring service Reppler) The ”Job Hunting with Social Media” webinar will teach you in plain english simple, strategic & practical steps of how to maximize your Digital foot-print so employers will be able to find you on-line. This will significantly enhance your competitive edge.
Instructor: DeeNice Rhodes, The Digital Dynamo, has been successfully teaching and guiding clients through the digital maze of the 21century for over 20 years. In this fast-pace job hunting market, the use of social media, especially LinkedIn is critical, if not mandatory to get a job. But, who really has the time to shift through all the ”noise” by adopting another social media modality for your career searches? This workshop will show you why it’s crucially important and how to get started.
DeeNice Rhodes has an award-winning corporate background as Enterprise Territory Sales Manager for Medical & Technology Fortune 500 companies. A bottom-line gal, her passion is that you become Excited, Engaged and most importantly Empowered in this Digital Era.
info@JobHunting.Biz 202-642-4636
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DeeNice Rhodes, The Digital Dynamo: Career Empowerment Event March 9, 2013 Silver Spring MD
Panel Discussion: Tools for Career Success
Tom Vacher, Executive Recruiter for IMF and OECD
Melonie Parker, HR Director, Lockheed Martin
Denise “DeeNice” Rhodes, Social Media Strategist, The Digital Dynamo
Femi Dekalu Thomas, Legal Counsel, Weatherford International
Helen Gimba, HR Specialist, Recruitment, IMF
Discussion: Tools for Career Success
Building Your Thinking Power:
The Power of Ideas
Arthur Sydney, Toastmasters Intl.
Helen Gimba, HR Specialist, Recruitment, IMF
DeeNice Rhodes, The Digital Dynamo: Webinar Training Using Videos for Job Hunting
The Job Market is competitive. Without a sound grasp of how technology impacts your chances of landing a position you could be left 
behind. What does video provide to prospective employers that extends past just reviewing your resume online. Engagement, will drive More Employers To Your Site. On you site you should create content that employers seek out and create a short 1 minute video about that information. The upcoming webinar will provide 2 hours of training of how to create videos on a budget and use it on your social media like Linkedin.
To Register for this Free Webinar click the Count Down Calendar to the right of this page.
Job Hunting With Video Editing and Social Media: A Winning Combination to Improve Your Career Advancement Digital Footprint
It is true – the use of blogs, video editing and social media are part of the formula for potential success in this highly competitive Job Hunting climate.
To be at the top of the pack, a JobHunting Tip is to review what others may not be doing in the social media realm and apply laser focus on mastering these digital footprint applications.
Yes, there is a learning curve, but mastering how to utilize creating a branded blog, video editing and social media places you way ahead of the pack.
On Tuesday, January 15, 2013 – DeeNice Rhodes, the Digital Dynamo will be speaking on ” The Use Video Editing and Social Media for Job Hunting. During this workshop we will discover:
- Why Videos Are Important To Job Hunting?
- How To Edit Video On A Budget?
- Where To Place Your Videos?
- What Type Of Equipment You Will Need and Most Importantly?
- How Will Videos help My Chances of Landing A Great Job?
Live Webinar Job Hunting with Blogs: 3 hour workshops Friday and Saturday Register Now – Limited Seating
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Click Link To Register:
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Saturday, Jan.12th 2:00 – 5:00 pm
3 Hour Webinar Workshop Learn to Build a Blog
This workhop will teach you how to create a blog presence effectively to advance your business, project, program or outreach?
COST: Free CNM members ($799.00 Value)
This workshop will be conducted by:
DeeNice Rhodes, “The Digital Dynamo”
Limited seating.
This workhop will teach you how to create a blog presence effectively to advance your business,project, program or outreach?
Email: info@JobHunting.biz
Contact Phone Number: 202-642-INFO (4636)
Job Hunting with Video Editing and Social Media: Tuesday, January 15th 6:30pm at Career Network Ministry, McLean Bible Church, McLean, VA
Job Hunting With Video Editing and Social Media
Date: Tuesday, January 8th & 15th, 2013Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Note: Please bring your laptop or touch pad to class
How to Incorporate Blogs Into Your Career Search Strategy
• Enrich Your Network Using Blogs
• Keep Up With Content Quickly And Easily
• Build a Blog Site In 8 Minutes
• Enhance Your Job Opportunities with a Strategic Digital “Foot Print”
In an independent survey of 300 professionals,91 percent used social-networking sites to screen prospective employees. (A 2011 study by social-media monitoring service Reppler) The “Job Hunting with Blogs” workshop will teach you hands-on with simple, strategic & practical steps how to maximize your Digital foot-print on-line. This will significantly enhance your job hunting, strategy and prospects.
Instructor: DeeNice Rhodes, The Digital Dynamo, has been successfully teaching and guiding clients through the digital maze of the 21century for over 20 years. In this fast-pace job hunting “Digital Jungle”, the use of social media is vital, if not mandatory. But, who really has the time to shift through all the “noise” by adopting another social media modality like blogging for your career searches? This workshop will show you why it’s crucially important. DeeNice Rhodes has an award-winning corporate background as Enterprise Territory Sales Manager for Medical & Technology Fortune 500 companies. A bottom-line gal, her passion is that you become Excited, Engaged and most importantly Empowered in this Digital Era.
The workshop will be held in the LinkedIn Community Room B – Career Network Ministry (CNM), McLean Bible Church – 8925 Leesburg Pike Vienna, VA 22182
www.JobHunting.BIZ
202-642-4636 (INFO)
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DeeNice Rhodes: The Digital Dynamo Speaks On Job Hunting With Blogs – Career Network Ministry
Job Hunting has become a sophisticated “conglomeration” of links, sites and social media platforms making the workforce marketplace extremely competitive. The question is how impactfull is your digital “branding value”?
Blogs can be a strategic tool and a logical approach to define and improve your “Digital Foot Print” to prospective corporations.
In the Job Hunting with Blogs workshop at the Career Network Ministry @ McLean Bible Church, McLean Virginia – DeeNice Rhodes, The Digital Dynamo evangelized about strengthening your Job Hunting Prospects by having a Blog Presence.
A Blog benefit is that it provides the ability for you to ”house” all your social media platforms into one visible location. Allowing the internet vetting process by potential employers to discover why you are the expert in your field of expertise all in one convenient location.
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