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Neighbors-helping-Neighbors USA next meeting on Dec. 7th at 2pm at Mt. Pleasant Library

NhN Mission

NhN is a network of volunteer peer led job search networking and support groups that follow a community-based approach to help under-employed and unemployed residents get back to work.  NhN embraces a ‘pay it forward’ ethos, asking all associates to contribute to other members by sharing job search techniques, related professional career development resources, personal referrals and generally providing a forum where members feeling empowered, energized and focused on the job search. 

Goals

  • Partner with community business leaders to match members with job openings and volunteer and or paid consulting opportunities.
  • Expand network reach throughout local communities where there is a need and interest in the New York-New Jersey metro area and the eventual expansion into other states.

Core Behaviors

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Be positive in approach and encourage others to remain positive when facing the inherent challenges of the job search.

·  Be compassionate and firm, as needed, to maintain productive meeting atmosphere and consistent results orientation.

·  Be active in respective home towns by developing the group and its role in each community.

·  Take the extra step to help members by sharing personal network and job leads.

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Report your success story to help others stay motivated as they helped you too.

https://www.eventbrite.com/event/8796838581

http://www.neighbors-helping-neighbors.com/nhn-washington-dc.html



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