The 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group of the Merrimack Valley meets from 1pm to 3pm on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at the Tewksbury Public Library.

If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your “Encore Career”, this networking group program is perfect for you. 

Did you know that 85% of all jobs are found through networking? Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition. Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, an experienced career coach, and features a new topic. Meetings include a presentation and hands-on workshop on topics relevant to career transition, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, ample opportunity to network, and 1-on-1 coaching guidance. Participating on a regular basis will give job seekers the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search. 

This week's topic (February 12) is "You Are A Star! So Tell Me A Little Bit About Yourself... " The meeting will focus on creating an effective elevator speech. First-time attendees are asked to register HERE.

This program is funded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, managed by the Massachusetts Council on Aging and supported by AARP. Locally, the group is supported by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library.