Tewksbury Library Holds Weekly Meetings For Job Seekers

TEWKSBURY, MA -- Unemployed? Underemployed? Looking to change careers? The Tewksbury Public Library’s Job Seekers Network is here to help residents searching for a job.

Public libraries typically offer support to job seekers through print and digital resources. The Tewksbury Public Library, however, takes it one step further.

Tewksbury is one of just five libraries in the state that organizes a networking group for local job seekers. The library was recently recognized at the Massachusetts Library Association’s Annual Conference for its successful program.

The Tewksbury Job Seekers Network, which meets every Monday afternoon at 2pm at the library, has played a role in helping more than 150 residents find employment over the past seven years.

“Meetings are rather informal,” says librarian Robert Hayes. “We begin the meeting with brief introductions. A guest speaker, typically a local career coach, then gives a presentation on a topic of interest to the group. The meeting ends with informal networking among members, where leads are shared and moral support is offered.”

Here is a look the Tewksbury Job Seekers Network’s upcoming meeting schedule:

• Monday, November 18: Get Ready For Your Next Job Interview with Elizabeth Goss, owner of “Job Search Divas” and former executive at Monster.com (Register HERE.)
• Monday, November 25: How To Create The Perfect Cover Letter with Ed Lawrence, a certified professional resume writer and owner of “Getstarted LLC” (Register HERE.)
• Monday, December 2: Get Your Health Insurance Questions Answered with Bob Gaughan, a licensed insurance agent and broker (Register HERE.)
• Monday, December 9: How To Make Age Invisible with Randall Warniers, an educator and facilitator for the Acton Networkers Group (Register HERE.)
• Monday, December 16: Learn How To Become A Better Public Speaker with Dave Rattigan, a professional stand-up comedian and adjunct college professor (Register HERE.)

“While the economy is improving, there are still nearly 500 people unemployed living in Tewksbury, according to the state’s September 2019 figures,” noted Hayes. “And there’s many more residents who need help that are not captured in those official figures. We want these residents to know the group is here for them.”

Meetings are free of charge and open to all, including non-Tewksbury residents. Registration for each meeting is recommended. Reserve your seat by calling 978-640-4490 ext. 205, emailing rhayes@mvlc.org or visiting the library’s online calendar of events at www.tewksburypl.org.