Job and Financial Guidance

The Workforce Development Center at NFCC provides services to help participants improve employment prospects and financial stability.

Workshops

NFCC workshops are opportunities for participants to learn new skills and network with fellow job seekers while building connections and accessing job opportunities.

Our workshops feature professionals from a variety of disciplines who volunteer their time to share expertise in personal financial management, career industry trends, as well as provide tools to help participants align financial and career goals.

Our workshops focus on both financial and career topics and often include activities that encourage goal setting and self-reflection. Participants gain insight into personal strengths, interests, and values.

Lunch & Learn: Mastering Key Business Concepts

How to Create and Run Your Own Profitable Business

WHEN: Mondays, April 7 – 1-3 p.m.

WHERE: Barbara Duffy Center

WHO: Mark Bolt and Malcolm Aga

Join us for an interactive workshop, where you’ll learn the basics of starting and running your own business from experienced business experts. You’ll discover the art of finding your niche and developing a strong business concept. Anyone interested in learning what it takes to run your own business is encouraged to attend. Led by Mark Bolt and Malcolm Agal.

Click here to register for Mastering Key Business Concepts.

Career Fair Preparation Workshop

Get Ready to Make a Great Impression at the NFCC Job Fair!

WHEN: Wednesday, April 23 from 6-7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Barbara Duffy Center

WHO: Barbara Berman and John Egbert

A career fair is an excellent opportunity for you to learn about the work of different organizations and to network with a diverse group of employers. Regardless of your career goal, year in school, or the status of your job search, you can benefit from attending a career fair. NFCC will be hosting a
job fair with over 30 employers on May 6, 2025 and this workshop will help to prepare you to present your best. Light dinner provided. Childcare is
not available for this workshop.

Click here to register for Career Fair Preparation Workshop.

Career Coaching Resume Clinic

Career Coaching Clinic to Help You Prepare for the NFCC Job Fair.

WHEN: Wednesday, April 30 from 6-7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Barbara Duffy Center

WHO: NFCC Career Coaches

This is a one day only clinic offering one-on-one sessions with an experienced career coach to help prepare you for the upcoming NFCC Career fair. Our coaches will work with you to identify your strengths, prepare your resume, review your networking approach as well as develop an effective elevator pitch. Working with a career coach can significantly impact your ability to navigate career fairs and job search successfully.

This is no cost to you and light refreshments are available.

Click here to register for the Resume Clinic.

Workshop Registration Form

To sign up for a financial wellness or skill-building workshop, please click the button below to complete the registration form.

Financial Coaching

NFCC offers valuable financial coaching and resources. Whether you prefer one-on-one conferencing or peer-group workshops, support is available.

Topics may include:

Money values
Financial products
Income and expenses
Spending and saving plan
Credit reports and scores
Borrowing basics
Managing debt
Using credit cards
Building a financial future
Protecting identity
Housing decisions
Buying a house
Financial disasters

Coaching sessions are one hour long and offered on Monday through Thursday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and Fridays from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Please complete the Coaching Interest Form to be contacted for an appointment.

Job Coaching

NFCC offers individual job coaching to help job seekers identify employment opportunities as well as apply for jobs in a variety of fields. Participants also have access to our technology lab to prepare applications, resumes, cover letters, and other necessary documents.

Topics may include:

Identifying skills and job values
Setting career and education goals
Networking
Practicing job interviews
Writing a resume
Writing cover letters
Using LinkedIn
Searching for jobs
Emailing Etiquette 101
Preparing for performance reviews
Improving skill sets for success
Negotiating pay

Coaching Interest Form

To get started, complete the interest form and someone will contact you to schedule an appointment.

Micro-Learning Videos

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