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This Friday's Round Table: Beat Age Profiling in the Hiring Process

You’ve heard it before: “But age discrimination is against the law.” Sure it is. But employers still do it. And they can be pretty crafty.
This week we welcome Korri Shimizu, who will share tips on avoiding age prejudice. As always, strong coffee, good cookies, maybe a laugh or two.
See ya there!

JOIN US FOR JOB SEEKERS’ ROUND TABLE!

Who is Invited: 
Anyone interested in the Plus 50 Career Builder , worker retraining, discussing the needs of the Plus 50 worker, sharing resources, etc. Students, staff, faculty and the community are welcome. (All ages welcome.)

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Purpose: 
This group event is designed to provide a safe, supportive, friendly environment for the Plus 50 job hunters and workers to discuss their needs and challenges. Resource sharing is encouraged.

Where: 
Shoreline Community College, Room 5116   (Computer lab)

When:
Every Friday, 1:00-2:30pm

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Friday, 12/6:

BEAT DISCRIMINATORY AGE SCREENING

Korri Shimizu of Goodwill is an expert on job discrimination issues. She will share strategies on employer age profiling, the types of methods often used to reveal age, and how to counter them. This is expected to fill up – please send an email to the address below to save a spot. First come, first serve. See you there!

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Meetings are Free • Coffee & Cookies
FREE PARKING just off campus on INNES ARDEN WAY

For now, on campus parking is metered.

Contact
: Ron Carnell • (206) 533-6706 • rcarnell@shoreline.edu  
16101 Greenwood Ave N • Room 5101 • Shoreline, WA 98133
Please note: The job club meetings do not count as job search activity 
by WA Employment Security.

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