Employment Coaching – individual appointments to assist you with your job search. Help provided with resumes, interviews, career choices and networking.

Career Closet – free clothing for job interviews and the first week on the job. Monday to Thursday 9am-4pm. Identification required.

Computer Classes – basic computer training to help you become more comfortable with technology. Introduction to e-mail, the Internet, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Open Computer Lab - Come in and use our computers to fill out job applications, work on your resume or use the internet. Facilitator will be present for questions. First come, first serve. Feel free to bring your laptop.

Employment Planning

Explore the primary methods of finding a job in this “hidden” market.

One hour individual counseling: Boost your confidence and trust in yourself to prepare for a successful job search. Sessions available in Spanish.

The Myers-Briggs Test: Identifies your skills, interests and values so you can focus on what will give you the greatest success and satisfaction.

Networking: Opportunities to network with other women in the community by attending Women’s Exchanges, special events and support groups.

Computer Classes: Learn the basics of Excel and Word in a stress free environment.

Career Closet: Obtain professional clothing for women going on job interviews or starting a new job.

FACILITATORS

JAY LEMMEL, BBA has over twenty years experience in Career Counseling and Job Search Coaching, including 10 years with the world’s largest outplacement consulting firm as a Senior Consultant. His success is based on well-developed skills in assessing, training, coaching and developing people.

IRENE RODARTE, graduate of Stanford University in California, has extensive experience in personnel recruitment, selection and placement; training and coaching new supervisors and managers; and consulting for executives and managers in the area of performance management.

Individual Counseling with licensed Mental Health Counselors. By appointment. Each session is $30 with a sliding fee scale available if needed.

Women's Self-Esteem Support Group – Weekly support group, starting Thursdays. May 30, 2008. Weekly support group led by Sandy Galleghar, that deals with issues of self-esteem, change and moving forward. Join anytime. $2 donation requested

Latina Self-Empowerment Group – Open group facilitated by Maria Zavala. Designed to help you look at yourself, your culture & your work life in a holistic, self-loving & self-respectful way. Join anytime and learn to live up to your fullest potential. $2 donation requested

Evaluating Unhealthy Relationships - An ongoing educational support group in collaboration with HOPE Family Services about setting boundaries in relationships, making safe & healthy decisions for yourself and understanding the wide range of abusive & controlling relationships. Call Jill at 747-8499 to register.

Book Club – Fiction groups meet the first Thursday of the month in the afternoon at 1pm or the evening at 7pm.

Yoga – Open classes $8 per class, $5 for members

Power Yoga Monday and Tuesdays - 5:30-6:30pm   Vigorous workout not recommended for beginners. Instructor: Kathy Penkwitz

Intermediate Yoga Wednesdays - 5:30-6:30pm. This class will be fun and relaxing, a great way to stay in shape. Open to all levels. Instructor: Trisha Haddad

Traditional Yoga Saturday - 9-10am -  Relaxing class good for beginners and those dealing with stress. Instructor: Dianne Callis

Women Veterans' Network – Monthly gathering, Fridays 5:30-7pm. A safe place to honor voices, share stories and connect with other veteran sisters who were or are now serving. Led by Celia Szelwach 795-0928

Restyled Rags – A unique clothing boutique in downtown Bradenton 417 12 ST West 750-0032. All proceeds support the WRC. Open Monday - Friday, 10-4pm.

Women's Exchange – Quarterly gathering of women for refreshments, networking and an interesting speaker

Girls Rule Giving Circle – meet once a month to discuss small community projects that make a difference. Contact Marianne Moyer at marianne.moyer@verizon.net

Girls Night Out – Monthly opportunity to meet new people and shop at our unique clothing boutique.  Refreshments and special presentations. Last Wednesday of the month, 5:30-7pm.

Circle of Friends – Informal social opportunities to connect with other women in the community. We meet up for events such as:  theatre, movies, dinners, service projects and beach walks.  To join the e-mail list contact Sanchia at: thebeachredhead@yahoo.com.

Parenting

Redirecting Children's Behavior – Powerful 5-week program that teaches practical parenting skills. Learn how to recognize and disengage from power struggles. Contact Shaun Hoyle to register (807-0836). $195, $350 per couple (partial scholarships are available)

“Ask a Parenting Specialist" – One-on-one coaching and support session with Shaun Hoyle, Certified Parenting Instructor. Create harmony in your own home by using proven techniques to address family conflict. Call for appointment. $20 per session

Relationships

Evaluating Unhealthy Relationships - An ongoing educational support group in collaboration with HOPE Family Services about setting boundaries in relationships, making safe & healthy decisions for yourself and understanding the wide range of abusive & controlling relationships. Call Jill at 747-8499 to register.

Divorce

Divorce and the Legal Process – Presented by attorney Susana Gonzalez. Topics include immediate steps to take to protect yourself, alternatives to divorce, filing for divorce, the litigation process and determining how much it will cost. $5 donation, pre registration requested.

Divorce and Your Financial Future – Presented by Arlene Moore CFP and Certified Divorce Planner who looks at financial issues raised during the divorce negotiations such as housing, pensions & credit. $5 donation, pre registration requested.

Coping with Dirvorce and Separation  - Presented by counselor Sandy Galleghar of Family Resources. Focus on the emotional aspects, before during and after divorce.  $5 donation, pre registration requested.