Yesterday was the third segment of what has turned out to be a very popular addition to the Empowerment Zone. About a month ago I wrote about how the EZ had partnered with a volunteer named Austin with 44 years of HR experience. Austin has been meeting with patrons one-on-one to offer resume, interview, and career advice. Unfortunately he will be headed back up North in a few weeks since he is a snowbird.
What really set off the one-on-one sessions was a Sunday article in the SunSentinel that appeared on the front page of the Community section. We have received at least 20 phone calls since the article was printed, and a handful of email inquiries. I have had to turn a few people down since there is not enough time slots available for Austin to meet with people. I have been reminding people that Austin is an unpaid volunteer, who is retired, in hopes that they will go easy on him. Since this partnership has been so well received we will be looking for a few more volunteers to offer the same service for the off season until Austin returns in the Fall. Here is a link to a previous article about this program http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/palm-beach/delray-beach/fl-drf-career-0319-20110316,0,2419985.story
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