Nguyen received her training and certification from the U.S. Department of Labor on case management and as an employment and training specialist.
She tells Variety how her training and sharing are from her own personal experience. She is a disabled veteran as well.
Last time, Nguyen discussed dealing with individuals suffering from post traumatic stress disorder and/or traumatic brain injury.
All training sessions are open for the public and will take place at the WIA office on Capital Hill from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Today: Case management
A training will be offered on case management for all staff and employers. The emphasis is for case workers of any sort. Whether it be government agencies such as the Department of Labor or an individual who works at a restaurant and deals with direct service, the training is open for the public.
In an interview yesterday, Nguyen discussed how she will focus on “why some people remain unemployed.”
She depicts five main reasons. “The first is that 40 percent present themselves poorly in appearance and attitude.”
The second is that “42 percent have difficulties tapping into the hidden job market.” She elaborates that “80 percent of employers do not advertise job openings in the papers; it is more so done by word of mouth.”
She stresses the significance of networking when it comes to entering the job market. It is important to “talk to people and let them know you are looking for a job,” she says.
The third reason she states is: “80 percent cannot identify their skills and abilities.”
She describes how when one is looking for a job, the employer does not necessarily want to hear that they are “willing to do anything.” They want to hear what skills that individual has to offer to their workplace.
The fourth reason is that “85 percent do not spend enough time doing job searches.”
She illustrates how many tend to do job searches sporadically. Rather than making the most of their time and applying everywhere and anywhere, they may only apply for one place at a time and not apply to another until having heard back from the first place. This wastes time.
Her fifth reason behind why some people remain unemployed is “90 percent cannot answer difficult interview questions.”
In addition, puts emphasis on the worth of following up after applying.
Friday: One on one
Nguyen will be able to meet with veterans individually and talk about employment. If they have other questions, she or others at the workshop will be able to lead them to the right people to talk to.
This opportunity is not set aside just for the veterans; their families and any member of the community are welcome to take advantage of this as well.
Saturday: Résumés and interviews
Nguyen will offer a workshop on resume writing and interview techniques. Both of these skills are essential to getting a job nowadays.
If any individual feels like he can relate to or are struggling with any of the above mentioned issues, they should not hesitate to attend the workshops. After all, they are free and open to the public.
Bernie Dela Cruz of the Military-Veterans Affairs Office, points out that they have had a poor turnout of veterans at the past available workshops.
It is understood that they could not make it to the prior workshops due to conflicts with their work schedules, being that the workshops were during the week.
However, because of this, the workshops have purposefully been extended to the weekend.
