By Maria Villarreal, Contributing Writer
As the economic situation deepens, the time is ripe to jump start career development plans for the coming year. Fortunately, you don’t need to look very far or reach too deep into your wallet to improve jobs skills or enhance career opportunities. The best place to start is by visiting the City’s Personnel Department website for a bonanza of course offerings (you will need to use a City computer to access this site):
http://per.ci.la.ca.us/EmpDev/sCourse.htm
For those in management or preparing for it, the Frontline Supervision course is a must! Keeping up to date with and learning about current management techniques and practices is key to being a successful manager. This two-day course provides a broad overview of the principles of supervision. One of the best features of the course is that it presents different work place scenarios to help you understand how to apply certain principles to a real workplace setting.
Are you well-versed on the City’s Civil Service Rules? There’s a course and link for that here, too! While it’s a good idea to know these rules for your own benefit, expert knowledge of these Rules will help you land a good score on certain City job exams.
Does the thought of speaking before a large crowd leave you speechless? Does the thought of a static banking account and stagnant career path scare you even more? If so, you can overcome these fears by taking a Public Speaking course. Being able to deliver a speech, presentation or training session can greatly accelerate your career path, so why not enroll? At the very least, the goal of the course is to have you become a better public speaker than you were before; at most, you might discover your inner Tony Robbins.
Perhaps you’re looking to improve your time management skills? Don’t waste any more time, and sign up for a Time Management course today! Learn about the three keys to successful time management and how to eliminate time wasters. Mastering how to save time will help you make career gains.
These are just a few of the class resources offered by the City. In these times of shrinking budgets and possible layoffs, the time is now to take advantage of free offerings. Make sure to browse your Department’s training bulletins, which are usually issued via email. To sign up, you will need your Supervisor’s approval. Contact your department training office or personnel office for the latest class offerings.
For those of you in search of basic PC or software training, you won’t need to drain your bank account to get it. Explore the nifty link below:
http://events.lapl.org/
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Thursday, February 5, 2009
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Breakfast With My Mother
Submitted by member: Victor Vallejo
CASTING CALL!
TeAda Productions is casting its 2009 7th Annual TEADAWORKS New Performance Festival production of Breakfast With My Mother, a play about three generations of Chicana women and the role reversal of their lives as dementia enters their isolated world of retirement, gardens, and Spanish-language television.
Seeking
LUZ: Grandmother in her 80s-90s (can be played by younger actress with lots of talent!), suffers from dementia and osteoporosis, walks with the aid of a walker and enjoys singing Mexican songs. Will also play an active woman in her pre-dementia years. Must speak English and Spanish and have good comedic timing.
MARIA: Caregiver in her mid-40s-50s. Obsessed with the care of her mother and oblivious to the outside world. Must speak some Spanish.
Maria G. Martinez, writer; Elizabeth Kay Otero, director.
Rehearsals begin February 9, 2009. Performances run March 6-8, 2009, at CASA 0101 Theatre, 2009 E. First St., Los Angeles, CA 90033. And June 26-28 at THE MILES MEMORIAL PLAYHOUSE, 1130 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA. 90403
Auditions will be held on Wednesday, Feb 4th 6:30-8:30PMAt Brooklyn & Boyle, 2003 East First Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033Call or e-mail for appointment
Email pix and resumes to marie@teada.org or bring them to the audition.
To schedule an audition call (310) 998-8765, or email marie@teada.org.
A prepared 1-2 minute comedic or dramatic monologue is preferred, and sides will also be provided to all who audition. Please note this is an Equity Waiver production with some pay.
For more information visit www.teada.org TeAda Productions: Modern Multidisciplinary and Interpretive ArtSource: www.teada.org
CASTING CALL!
TeAda Productions is casting its 2009 7th Annual TEADAWORKS New Performance Festival production of Breakfast With My Mother, a play about three generations of Chicana women and the role reversal of their lives as dementia enters their isolated world of retirement, gardens, and Spanish-language television.
Seeking
LUZ: Grandmother in her 80s-90s (can be played by younger actress with lots of talent!), suffers from dementia and osteoporosis, walks with the aid of a walker and enjoys singing Mexican songs. Will also play an active woman in her pre-dementia years. Must speak English and Spanish and have good comedic timing.
MARIA: Caregiver in her mid-40s-50s. Obsessed with the care of her mother and oblivious to the outside world. Must speak some Spanish.
Maria G. Martinez, writer; Elizabeth Kay Otero, director.
Rehearsals begin February 9, 2009. Performances run March 6-8, 2009, at CASA 0101 Theatre, 2009 E. First St., Los Angeles, CA 90033. And June 26-28 at THE MILES MEMORIAL PLAYHOUSE, 1130 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA. 90403
Auditions will be held on Wednesday, Feb 4th 6:30-8:30PMAt Brooklyn & Boyle, 2003 East First Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033Call or e-mail for appointment
Email pix and resumes to marie@teada.org or bring them to the audition.
To schedule an audition call (310) 998-8765, or email marie@teada.org.
A prepared 1-2 minute comedic or dramatic monologue is preferred, and sides will also be provided to all who audition. Please note this is an Equity Waiver production with some pay.
For more information visit www.teada.org TeAda Productions: Modern Multidisciplinary and Interpretive ArtSource: www.teada.org
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
LATINOS AND MENTORS
Written by: Maria Villarreal, contributing writer
While it is a wonderful thing to have a Latino Mayor governing the City of Los Angeles, it is an ongoing process to maintain and add to the representation of Latinos in the City’s top executive positions. Yes, taking management courses or getting a post-graduate degree will help in your quest to promote, however one cannot underestimate another highly effective method toward advancement: mentoring.
As stated in Barron's “The Complete Job Search Guide for Latinos,” a recent Korn Ferry study (in conjunction with Columbia Business School) reveals that formal and informal mentoring is seen as crucial to the development of senior-level minority executives.
71% of executives say they have informal mentors
22% report they have formal mentors
47% of women of color report their greatest barrier to advancement was lack of mentors
Indeed on this last point, in 2005 Latinas held only 0.3% of the corporate officer positions, according to a survey done by the Center for Work-Life Policy in New York.
Murray Mann, co-author of the Barron’s Guide, noted, “Research shows that the lack of influential mentors has been the greatest barrier to advancement for Latinos.”
A September 2008 article in the Wall Street Journal stated, “Although they make up over 15% of the population, Latinos of both genders hold less than 2% of executive offices in Fortune 1,000 companies. However, the same article notes that the Latino population is growing so rapidly that soon the Latinos will comprise 20% of the U.S. work force.
The good news for Latinos is that based on their burgeoning population, companies have become inspired to prepare and encourage diversity in the workplace. A top level executive from an executive search firm stated, “The best way to attract people from a diverse community is to have diverse people at the top level, so diverse candidates see that their own way to the top isn’t blocked.”
Since companies are ramping up their minority recruiting efforts, its critical that Latinos to reach out to each other by taking advantage of business networking opportunities geared specifically for them. More than ever before, Latinos should tap into their colleagues for mentoring resources that are crucial for attaining career leadership goals. Membership in LACECA is one great way to get started. LACECA’s members represent everything from the rank-and-file to the crème-de-la-crème of the City’s top executives. For those of you fortunate enough to have attained your career goals, it’s time to consider offering someone else some of your good advice, strategizing tips, and professional insight.
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Are you interested in writing a story for the LACECA blog? Please email eduardo@laceca.org and submit your story!
While it is a wonderful thing to have a Latino Mayor governing the City of Los Angeles, it is an ongoing process to maintain and add to the representation of Latinos in the City’s top executive positions. Yes, taking management courses or getting a post-graduate degree will help in your quest to promote, however one cannot underestimate another highly effective method toward advancement: mentoring.
As stated in Barron's “The Complete Job Search Guide for Latinos,” a recent Korn Ferry study (in conjunction with Columbia Business School) reveals that formal and informal mentoring is seen as crucial to the development of senior-level minority executives.
71% of executives say they have informal mentors
22% report they have formal mentors
47% of women of color report their greatest barrier to advancement was lack of mentors
Indeed on this last point, in 2005 Latinas held only 0.3% of the corporate officer positions, according to a survey done by the Center for Work-Life Policy in New York.
Murray Mann, co-author of the Barron’s Guide, noted, “Research shows that the lack of influential mentors has been the greatest barrier to advancement for Latinos.”
A September 2008 article in the Wall Street Journal stated, “Although they make up over 15% of the population, Latinos of both genders hold less than 2% of executive offices in Fortune 1,000 companies. However, the same article notes that the Latino population is growing so rapidly that soon the Latinos will comprise 20% of the U.S. work force.
The good news for Latinos is that based on their burgeoning population, companies have become inspired to prepare and encourage diversity in the workplace. A top level executive from an executive search firm stated, “The best way to attract people from a diverse community is to have diverse people at the top level, so diverse candidates see that their own way to the top isn’t blocked.”
Since companies are ramping up their minority recruiting efforts, its critical that Latinos to reach out to each other by taking advantage of business networking opportunities geared specifically for them. More than ever before, Latinos should tap into their colleagues for mentoring resources that are crucial for attaining career leadership goals. Membership in LACECA is one great way to get started. LACECA’s members represent everything from the rank-and-file to the crème-de-la-crème of the City’s top executives. For those of you fortunate enough to have attained your career goals, it’s time to consider offering someone else some of your good advice, strategizing tips, and professional insight.
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