Training & Education Resources

To access the current training schedule – Click here

To access the list of job seeker support groups in the area – Click here

REL Training Handouts - Downloads:

·         15 Things You Must Do by Bob McEachnie – Click here

·         Employee Screening Process presentation by Bob McEachnie – Click here

·         Bernie Borges’ Social Networking for Job Seekers seminar slides – Click here

·         Job Transition Actions – Click here

·         Managing A Career Change – Click here

·         Job Opportunities in a Turbulent Market – Click here

·         Fearless Networking – Click here

       Real Estate Lives has partnered with many training centers to provide information on training and

       education resources in our community for REbounders.

Janet Stringfellow, Director of Education & Support, Volunteers of America-Florida at jstringfellow@voa-fla.org or www.voa-fla.org

Hillsborough Technical Education Centers (HiTEC)

Susan Miller, Adult Technical Director, susan.miller@sdhc.k12.fl.us

Jessica Vega, Communications and Marketing, jessica.vega@sdhc.k12.fl.us

Aparicio-Levy Technical Center www.goaltc.com/

Donna Matassini, Program Advisor, donna.matassini@sdhc.k12.fl.us 

Brewster Technical Center  www.brewster.edu

Vivian Toney, student advisor, vivian.toney@sdhc.k12.fl.us

Erwin Technical Center  www.erwin.edu

Susan Jackson, Counselor, Erwin Technical at susanl.jackson@sdhc.k12.fl.us

Learey Technical Center  www.learey.edu

Debbie Smith, Program Advisor, debbie.smith@sdhc.k12.fl.us

Tampa Bay Technical Evening School www.MyTBT.com

Shirley Robbins, Principal on special assignment, shirley.robbins@sdhc.k12.fl.us

Strayer University www.strayer.edu/tampa_westshore

Kevin McGlaughlin, Admissions Officer, Tampa Westshore Campus, Kevin.Mclaughlin@strayer.edu

Keiser University http://www.keiseruniversity.edu/tampa.php

Eddy Tamayo, Director Student Services – Tampa Campus, etamayo@keiseruniversity.edu

Chad Johnson, Tampa Bay Workforce Alliance at johnson@workforcetampa.com

Yolando Levell-Williams, Executive Dir. of Economic Development, Centers for Continuing Education at Hillsborough Community College at ylevell@hccfl.edu and www.tampatraining.com or www.HCCcontinuinged.com

Stuart Kessler, Open Enrollment Coordinator, The Corporate Training Center @ HCC at skessler1@hccfl.edu

Deborah Muller, Manager of Local Accounts of Keller Center for Corporate Learning at dmuller@devry.edu

Linda Chaney, Manager of Local Accounts of Keller Center for Corporate Learning at lchaney@dvry.edu

Diane Berry, Corporate Education Liaison, University of Phoenix at diane.berry@phoenix.edu

Other Training/Education Information:

Website for Federal Student Aid:  www.fafsa.ed.gov/

Pinellas Technical Education Center:  www.myptec.org

Devry University-Keller-Becker: www.corp.keller.edu

University of Phoenix:  www.phoenix.edu/corp/dcberry

Sample Job Search Tools: click here to download

Chamber Members – Small Business Consultation Program

The Chamber's Small Business Consultation Program gives qualified Chamber members the opportunity to provide assistance to other members in accounting, personnel, legal and marketing areas. The Chamber offers all member companies the opportunity to receive up to 60 minutes of free consultation. For more information on the program, contact Dana Palazzo, Membership Coordinator at 813.276.9408 or dpalazzo@tampachamber.com.

Free Microsoft On-Line Training (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training/default.aspx

Community Real Estate Development (CRED) Certificate Program

Where: USF Downtown Campus

When: Two day course July to September from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

Cost: $125

Contact: Kevin Wagner at kwagner@cas.usf.edu.

Dale Carnegie Course, Free Session

A course that will help you master the capabilities demanded in today's tough business environment, strengthen interpersonal relations, manage stress and handle fast-changing workplace conditions. You'll be better equipped to perform as a persuasive communicator, creative problem-solver and focused leader. And you'll develop a take charge attitude that allows you to initiate with confidence and enthusiasm.

Who should attend? Those who seek to maximize their performance become stronger leaders and add more value to their organization.

Further information: Click here