UVA Pipelines & Pathways

Today, UVA Pipelines & Pathways held a Career Building webinar on Acing the Interview. Thank you to our very own Elijah Harrison, MBA for presenting this information. And, a big thank you to everyone who attended and actively participated in the discussion! Our final webinar for the year will be held on Monday, December 16th... more information to come! https://lnkd.in/dT52YDaT

UVA Pipelines & Pathways had a wonderful time last Thursday at the 2024 Fall UVA Career & Community Fair. Nearly 90 exhibitors participated in the event, and hundreds of job seekers attended to learn more about employment opportunities in the Charlottesville region. A big thank you to everyone who came out and partnered with us to make this event happen! We look forward to doing it again in the spring!

???It's almost time for the UVA Career & Community Fair - Fall 2024, which will be held on Thursday, November 14th from 10am to 3pm at John Paul Jones Arena. Check out the layout below... we have close to 90 exhibitors with hundreds of job openings! So, there's something for everyone! ??And don't forget... we will have free workshops every half hour from 11am to 2pm on topics such as professional image, introducing yourself to employers, crafting your resume, and acing the interview! Be sure to get your FREE professional headshot taken between 1pm and 2pm. ?If you have questions or need additional information, please contact us at [email protected]! Here's a complete list of exhibitors... Africans United Communities of Cville County of Albemarle Albemarle County Fire Rescue Albemarle County Public Schools Albemarle Health & Rehabilitation Center Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Aramark Sports & Entertainment AT Home Care Staffing, Inc Augusta Health Belk Boar's Head Resort Bright Horizons Brittany’s Transit Services LLC Built For Success Financial Services Charlottesville City Schools Charlottesville Fire Department Charlottesville Police Department Charlottesville Radio Group City of Charlottesville, Va - Government Combined Insurance Community Gallery Crutchfield City of Charlottesville Downtown Job Center Extrema Cables Farmington Country Club Flow Automotive Companies Fluvanna County Sheriff's Office Froehling and Robertson Frye Business Solutions LLC Goodwin William Staffing J. W. Townsend Landscapes Jaunt JOHN PAUL JONES ARENA KinderCare Education at Work, LLC Kl?ckner Pentaplast Legal Aid Justice Center Louisa Health & Rehabilitation Center Loving Arms Care Inc Mack Morris Heating & Air Conditioning Morrison Healthcare New Hill Development Corporation - Operation Hope Piedmont Communications President's Council on UVA-Community Partnerships Region Ten CSB Renee's Boutique Riddleberger Brothers, Inc. Careers Page RMC Events, Inc. RoadSafe Traffic Systems Inc Robbins Staffing Solutions Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital The Arc of the Piedmont The Colonnades Kimpton The Forum Hotel Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Inc. Three Notch'd Brewing Company Thrivent Tiger TJACE at PVCC Trades + Tech Education Foundation Trinity Hospice U.S. Army Recruiting Charlottesville U.S. Navy U.S. Navy Special Warfare U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Ulta UVA – Academic Recruiting UVA Business Services UVA Children's Access UVA FM – Custodial UVA FM – Landscape UVA Apprenticeship Program UVA Health - Access UVA Health - Language Services UVA Health - Medical Laboratories UVA Health - Talent Acquisition UVA Health - Transportation UVA Health - Welcome Team/Greeter UVA Physicians Group UVA Pipelines & Pathways UVA Police Department UVA Temps + Earn While You Learn Program Virginia Career Works Charlottesville Center Virginia Credit Union Visiting Angels Charlottesville, VA Webber Wire'Em Up Electrical Services LLC

Join UVA Pipelines & Pathways for the UVA Career & Community Fair - Fall 2024, which will be held on Thursday, November 14th from 10am to 3pm John Paul Jones Arena! We will have almost 100 exhibitors from a wide variety of industries with job openings at all levels! Dress your best, bring your resume, and be ready to introduce yourself to hiring managers and recruiters from UVA AND OTHER CHARLOTTESVILLE AREA EMPLOYERS! Career Fair Highlights: ? A variety of jobs available with UVA Health, UVA Academic Division, and other area employers ?Learn about community resources available for job seekers ?Attend free, onsite workplace readiness workshops ?Apply for jobs at the career fair ?On-the-spot interviews with select hiring managers ?FREE PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS from 1pm to 2pm This event is FREE AND OPEN TO PUBLIC! All are welcome. Please contact UVA Pipelines & Pathways for more information at [email protected] or 434.962.3996. ?? IS YOUR ORGANIZATION HIRING??? We still have a few slots left, so be sure to register today. The event is free and open to all organizations. Message us for the registration form!??

?The month of October was a terrific month for #hiring at UVA and with our community employer partners!?? CONGRATULATIONS to 2?? 0?? UVA Pipelines & Pathways participants who got a #jobs! We wish you the best of luck in your new roles and look forward to continuing our work together! Interested in working at UVA? Come out and see us at the UVA Career & Community Fair - Fall 2024!! ?? Thursday, November 14th ?? 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM ?? John Paul Jones Arena (295 Massie Road; Charlottesville, VA 22903) ?Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

??Last week, UVA Pipelines & Pathways was honored to celebrate the program completion of our first HOOS Caring cohort. Eight individuals successfully completed training, which included AHA HeartSaver CPR/First Aid/AED certification, OSHA 10 General Industry certification, and training on computer basics, de-escalation, workplace readiness, customer service, psychological first aid, and more. Congratulations to our HOOS Caring graduates who all started their first day on the job on Monday, October 28th! We wish you the best of luck in your new careers as Patient Companions at UVA Health!?? A big thank you to our partners on this effort... Halima Walker, MSN, RN, CCRN, NEA-BC (Giwa-Osagie), Nicholas Patler, Speak! Language Center, The Equity Center, and UVA Health! ANTONIO Steadman Claudio Otero III, MEd Elijah Harrison, MBA Reyshawn Jones Hollie Lee

INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? Join us at the 2024 Fall UVA Career & Community Fair, which will be held on Thursday, November 14th from 10am to 3pm at John Paul Jones Arena.?UVA Pipelines & Pathways is in need of volunteers throughout the day to assist with employer and job seeker check-in, help job seekers with applications, give short 20- to 25-minute workshops on workplace readiness topics, and more! If you're interested, please contact us at [email protected], and we will give you a full list of volunteer opportunities! Thank you

Check out our new video for the UVA Career & Community Fair - Fall 2024! And, be sure to join us on Thursday, November 14th from 10am to 3pm to meet our areas top employers and learn more about job opportunities in the Charlottesville region! Career Fair highlights include: ?A variety of jobs available with UVA Health System, UVA Academic Division, and other area employers ?Learn about community resources available for job seekers ?Attend free, onsite workplace readiness workshops-Apply for jobs at the career fair ?On-the-spot interviews with select hiring managers ?? Free professional headshots from 1:00pm to 2:00pm ??For more information, contact UVA Pipelines & Pathways at [email protected] or call 434-962-3996.

Join us for the UVA Pipelines & Pathways Career Building 101 Workshop Series. Through these virtual, interactive workshops, you will learn the basics for building your career and get the tools you need to obtain your dream job at UVA! All workshops are FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and will be held live via Zoom. You may attend as many workshops as you'd like. Once you register, you will be emailed a Zoom meeting invitation link to access the workshop the day of the event. ? MAXIMIZING YOUR JOB FAIR SUCCESS?? FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25TH — 12:00PM-1:30PM Presented by Kara Douglas, M.S.Ed., CMCS, Future Center Director—E.C. Glass High School & J. Caleb Simon, M.Ed., NCC, Assistant Director of Career Services—University of Lynchburg Are you ready for the 2024 Fall UVA Career & Community Fair??Learn how to make the most of your job fair experience! This presentation covers essential tips such as researching attending organizations, mastering body language and handshakes, crafting an impressive elevator pitch, and asking thoughtful questions. We’ll also discuss the importance of dressing professionally and following up with employers after the event. Whether you’re preparing for your first job fair or looking to sharpen your skills, this session will give you the tools you need to stand out and make a lasting impression. ? HOW TO ACE AN INTERVIEW THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST — 12:00PM-1:30PM Presented by Elijah Harrison, MBA, Opportunity Navigator—UVA Pipelines & Pathways In this interactive workshop, participants will learn essential strategies to excel in job interviews. We'll cover key topics such as preparing effectively by researching the company and role, answering common interview questions using the STAR method, and making a strong first impression through. Participants will also explore techniques for handling challenging questions and learn how to close the interview on a positive note. The session will conclude with tips on follow-up, including writing a professional thank-you email. Whether you're preparing for a phone, video, or in-person interview, this workshop will give you the tools to succeed. ??TO REGISTER, PLEASE VISIT:?? https://lnkd.in/dyyfEgDk

Yesterday, UVA Pipelines & Pathways enjoyed participating in the Charlottesville Area Justice Coalition's panel on transitional housing in the Charlottesville community. We were honored to be included in this event, as stable housing plays such a significant role in obtaining and maintaining employment! We loved making some new connections and hope to continue our partnership in the future!