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 * Check out these Web sites** which will provide new job postings regularly:
 * Looking nationally? Try Nation Job at []
 * Looking closer to home? Try Big Shoes Network at []
 * Another good job search site: [|www.indeed.com]
 * Also try Newsletter@Climber.com which will let you plug in the region you want your job search to cover and the types of jobs you want to explore.
 * **CareerBuilder.com** does much the same thing.
 * Especially for older workers: RetirementJobs.com. Offers help with resume building, lots of tips, stories, etc. Charges a fee.


 * Networking tools** you might want to join include **LinkedIn** and **Facebook.**
 * You can get as involved as you choose on those sites. Sign on to **LinkenIn.com**, fill out your profile and you'll be surprised how far your reach expands. And who knows...maybe somebody you know out there will have a job lead for you.
 * The same with **Facebook.com**. You don't have to get all teeny bopper and have a zillion Facebook friends and build a "Farm" on your pages. You can use it to seriously network and get the word out that you're job hunting. It't much the same as LinkedIn - you plug in profile information and let your friends in.


 * Still filing for unemployment compensation?** Go directly to the claims page to get started at []

Need some skill building to make yourself more marketable? Mai Xiong, a UWO classmate of mine from from Job Center in Menasha, suggests visiting the programs and sites listed below:

__Fox Valley Technical College __ **Transition Specialist ** They will schedule appointments and work with new/returning students who need extra help navigating their way through the FVTC system. It is especially good for dislocated workers and older people returning to school. The transition specialists will provide career counseling and help with applications and registrations. They can be reached at **920-735-4708**.

__Programs - assist with funding __ **Workforce Investment Act – Adult and Dislocated Worker Program ** WIA assist with tuition and book costs towards a degree in a high demand occupation. You must qualify for the program in order to get any assistance. Funding is on a semester by semester basis and dependent on continued availability of federal funds. WIA will only cover for costs (or unmet needs) not covered by financial aid or other sources. Individuals who wish to obtain a bachelors degree, WIA will only pay for the last 2 years (junior status) for completion of the degree (degree must be in a high demand occupation). WIA does not pay for graduate credits. Most of the students I fund generally go for a 2 year or less program. This program is to assist individuals in getting the skills necessary to be marketable in the ever changing workforce. To take advantage of service go to your local job center. See site below for more information: @http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dislocatedworker/worker_info.htm

**Skill Enhancement Program (ADVOCAP) ** Offers services to adults who are residents of Winnebago, Fond du Lac or Green Lake County. Benefits: Develop or enhance skills while continuing to work (must be working at least 20 hours/week and plan on attending part-time school). Must be income eligible. Contact person: **Aimee Meyer 920-450-5848**

**Talent Incentive Program Grants (TIP) ** The Talent Incentive Program Grant provides grant assistance to the most needy and educationally disadvantaged resident students attending eligible colleges and universities in the State of Wisconsin. The grant is designed to: For more information go to: **@http://dpi.wi.gov/weop/tipgrt.html**
 * improve the opportunity for access, retention, and graduation
 * to lessen the burden of student debt

__On the Job Training 55 plus __ **Older Worker Title V Program ** For more information go to**:** @http://www.gwaar.org/index.php/aging-programs-and-services/for-professionals/older-worker-program-title-v-for-professionals.html <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">(NWTC is in the processing of implementing this program in Green Bay.)

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Contact for Title V WISE Program (//(Serving Calumet, Manitowoc, Outagamie, Waushara, and// //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Wood Counties) //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> – Fox Valley Workforce Development Board, Jan Ristow 920.470.0864

__<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Network/Support Group __

**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Career Changer Network ** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">The Career Changers Network of the Fox Valley Workforce Development Board is a non-profit, all volunteer, job search network group. CCN is for business professionals, at all levels, that are now un-employed, under-employed, and/or those currently seeking new career opportunities. This free networking group focuses on professional, managerial, executive, and sales personnel that are actively involved in the job search.

**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Appleton: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> Meetings are held on Tuesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 PM at the Fox Cities Workforce Development Center classroom located at 1802 Appleton Road in Menasha. (co-located in the Goodwill Building). (Bobbi Miller 920.720.5600)

<span style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Fond du Lac: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> Meetings are held on Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 AM at the Fond du Lac Area Job and Career Center located at 349 North Peters Avenue in Fond du Lac. . (Cathy Huybers 920.720.5600) <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Oshkosh: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> Meetings are held on Mondays from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at St. Raphael Church at 830 S. Westhaven Drive, Oshkosh. (Cathy Huybers 920.720.5600)