NEWS RELEASE
Over eighty veterans attended the December 5 training event in West Los Angeles to learn how to search for, locate and maintain civilian jobs.
Los Angeles, Calif. – December 18, 2008 – CPEhr, a Los Angeles-area Human Resources Consulting firm, and New Directions, a non-profit providing services to U.S. veterans, jointly conducted a free “Career Day” training event on Friday, December 5. The purpose of the event was to educate veterans how to prepare for, successfully interview for, and maintain employment.
As an HR consulting firm specializing in helping small employers, CPEhr offered to provide New Directions’ residents with free training to assist them in finding employment. New Directions houses veterans on their West Los Angeles campus; its mission is to empower veterans and to facilitate their successful return to families and society.
“We wanted to give our veterans an edge and get them more competitive in this tough economy,” says Brigitte Slayton, New Direction’s Vocational Program Manager. “Since CPEhr has HR professionals who have worked in many different industries, we felt they were the best choice to give our veterans advice from the employer’s perspective, help them overcome obstacles, and help build their self esteem. We are very pleased with their presentations here today.”
The training curriculum included workshops on various topics, geared towards assisting veterans successfully locate and get a job. Workshop topics included: How to Look For a Job, Creating a Compelling Resume, Putting Your Best Foot Forward, Grooming and Interviewing Etiquette, and Professional Behavior in the Workplace. At the conclusion of the event, all attendees were presented a Certificate of Completion and encouraged to begin their search for employment.
The curriculum was designed by CPEhr, a professional human resources consulting firm that has been providing training for California employers since 1982. Monique Stennis, Marketing Specialist at CPEhr and the organizer of the event states, “We feel strongly about supporting our veterans. Over 80 veterans received personal and professional enrichment, and we are very proud to have provided the necessary tools for them to re-enter the workforce.”
For more information about the event and how CPEhr can assist Veteran-Owned businesses, please go to www.cpehr.com/veterans.
About CPEhr:
CPEhr (www.cpehr.com) was founded in 1982 and is one of the largest, privately owned Human Resources and Professional Employer Outsourcing (PEO) firms in California. With over 25 years experience in the California market, CPEhr has an advantage in its knowledge of statewide employment challenges. CPEhr provides a personalized service that extends to 35 states. CPEhr offers an array of HR services that include: Employee management, human resources and labor law compliance, payroll and tax administration, benefits administration and compliance, workers’ compensation, risk management, training and development and recruitment. By outsourcing their human resources, CPEhr clients are able to focus on executing strategies that deliver profitability and cost-savings.
About New Directions:
New Directions, Inc. (www.newdirectionsinc.org) is a non-profit organization that provides services and programs to assist U.S. veterans with the challenges of life after combat and military service. Since 1992, New Directions has helped veterans by offering them safety, shelter and support, drug and alcohol detoxification, classes in life skills and personal money management, as well as vocational training, job placement, and much more.