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Women Forward Career Coaching

 

 

JFFS' Women Forward Program helps women over 40 of all faiths enter the job market. A certified career/life coach and a financial stability coach give one-on-one guidance, helping participants gain confidence, employment and financial wherewithal. The program is free of charge.

 

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For more information about Women Forward, or to set up an intake session, call

The Program in Action

 

Every participant works with a career coach and financial stability coach to strengthen her skills. Then, she has access to any, or all, of the following services:


Job Search

  • Create a realistic career development plan
  • Develop a polished resume
  • Prepare for an interview
  • Conduct a successful job search
  • Project a professional image
  • Boost self-confidence


Mentorship

Connect with a mentor, when appropriate, to build professional networks

 

Build Long Term Financial Stability

  • Build money management and budgeting strategies
  • Implement customized cost- savings methods
  • Expand knowledge of available financial resources

 

Strengthen Job Skills and Learn New Ones

  • Enroll in education and training
  • Referrals to technology training
  • Technology mentoring


Post Placement

Participate in post-employment career ladder coaching

 

 

Many thanks to the Women Forward program sponsor:


 

Women Forward 2024 Workshop Series

 

The Fine Art of Building Balance
 

 

The Women Forward 2024 workshops are free with required RSVP to .

Find out more about our upcoming lectures.

 

  • FINDING BALANCE TO INCREASE HAPPINESS
    February 12 Sunday, March 6, 10 -12 Noon
    Presenter: Lauren Gavshon Brand, Psy.D
    Chief Operating Officer, Jewish Federation & Family Services, Orange County

     

  • BALANCING COMMUNICATIONS AMONG FIVE GENERATIONS
    Sunday, March 5, 10 - 12 Noon
    Presenter: Marian Anderson
    Director, Human Resources, Critical Care & Vascular Business Unit
     

  • SIGNS OF IMBALANCE IN A RELATIONSHIP
    Sunday, April 2, 10 - 12 Noon
    Presenter: Jessica Reynaga, MSW
    Community Education Manager, Human Options, Inc.
     

  • BUILDING BALANCED RELATIONSHIPS
    Sunday, May 21, 10 – 12 Noon
    Presenter: Teresa A. McQueen, Esq.
    Certified Business Etiquette Trainer & Founder / Principal Attorney, SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC
     

  • BALANCING EMTIONAL RESPONSES IN CHALLENGING SITUATIONS
    Sunday    , June 11, 10 - 12 Noon
    Presenter:Sara Clancy Hernandez, Ph.D.
    Licensed Therapist, Private Practice

     

  • FINDING BALANCE IN MOTION
    Sunday, July 9, 10 – 12 Noon
    Presenter: Cathy Rooney
    Consultant & Former VP, Sales Operations and Client Services,
    CoreLogic and First American Financial