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A program of Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County and Alpert Jewish Family Service

Career Connections provides free employment-related support services and resources to job seekers of all faiths and backgrounds, as well as business owners, living in the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast.

 

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Whether you are recently unemployed, preparing to enter the job market for the first time, in search of a new career path, or are a seasoned professional, Career Connections provides individualized support to help you reach your goals.

Services provided include:

  • 1:1 Career Coaching
  • Resume/Cover Letter Review by our Certified Resume Writer
  • Career Exploration and Planning
  • Interview Preparation
  • LinkedIn Optimization
  • Job Search Assistance

Our Certified Financial Coach will partner with you to review your current financial situation and goals. We will work with you to develop an action plan which includes:

  • Exploring and understanding your relationship with money
  • Creating a budget
  • Developing a saving/spending plan
  • Goal setting and strategizing how to make your money work for you
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Are you having a hard time getting by on one source of income? Meet with our team of experts to develop your slash career and enjoy multiple streams of income simultaneously while broadening your skill set.

Our services include:

  • Upskilling
  • Side Hustle Development
  • Business Coaching
  • Microgrants

Our BecomeU program helps women chart a career roadmap specific to their unique needs in the workforce, including work/life harmony, gaps in work history and caregiving obligations. We help women meaningfully answer the question of who they are and who they want to be professionally.

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  • "Whitney was very helpful in assisting me in refining my résumé and looking at alternative careers that I could pivot to…I have found employment and I know that Whitney was an important part of the process."
  • "Career Services helped me by streamlining my résumé, brainstorming job search ideas and refining where I could best leverage my skillset and work experience for a more targeted job search. The Zoom group meetings were particularly helpful as during COVID it was encouraging to hear and share job search challenges with others in the same situation."
  • "I did not even know how much I needed the guidance! I received support getting my résumé updated, learning how the field I work in operates, how it has changed since I last looked for a job many years ago, and most importantly I had a sounding board to work through my feelings on the process."
  • "Thank you so much for all your guidance and help. I became more confident and that’s because of you."
  • "Thank you so much for bringing positive energy to my world and helping light my path!"
  • "Career Connections has done so much for me and I’m going to use those beautiful resumes to apply for jobs. Thank you for everything you’ve done for me, from the bottom of my heart, you gave me confidence to see what I’m worth and how I can get back into the work world."
  • “To me, a Jewish leader dedicates themself to the pursuit of Tikkun Olam: repairing the world,” said Meyer. “Through my philanthropy, I aim to make the world a better place. The bright future we dream of must begin with community leaders. With my commitment to the Jewish community, I want to encourage others to look to the future and be remembered for helping the Jewish community thrive today and forever.”
  • "Sherri was with me every step of the way, giving me resources for researching my interests, helping me to weigh pros and cons of different opportunities, inviting me to a group workshop and providing a safe and nonjudgmental space for me to bounce ideas around."
  • "My Career Strategist was there to celebrate the small victories and provided insights, positives, and negatives, so I would really consider all aspects of potential opportunities. Overall, with her help I went from feeling hopeless to someone who interviewed multiple jobs confidently and began the next stage of my career."
  • I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to Career Connections for all your efforts, professionalism and guidance through this tough time in my life. Things are looking up for me in part because of your organization. I am settled into a new job, my housing situation has improved, and life is definitely a little brighter for me.
  • Thank you for your help with my career goals and facilitating my mock interview. It helped me to feel confident and the interviewer has a wealth of knowledge.

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