County of Los Angeles Public LibraryHawthorne Library

Donald Rowe

Reinventing Yourself: Recareering Center and

Workshops

Background• California’s unemployment rate is the

second highest in nation

• 55 and older have highest unemployment since WWII

• Older workers take longer to find jobs and need tailored job seeking help

City of Hawthorne

California County of L.A. Hawthorne02468

1012141618

11.912.7

16.4

Unemployment Rate as ofAugust 2011

Project Overview

To address the specific needs of the 50 to early 60s job seeker through specialized career workshops, one-on-one career counseling sessions and access to a collection of print and multi-media materials.

WorkshopsCreating the Next Chapter

in Your Life 5 Recareering

Workshops

Library Resources for the Job Seeker

One-on-One Career Counseling

Partners

What are the numbers?• 84 career subject oriented books, Books-

on-CD and DVDs purchased and circulated.

• 184 Workshop Participants – average of 26 per workshop

• 56 One-on-One Career Counseling Participants

Evaluation Results

• Exceeded our expectations of 80% yes

• Workshops – 96% yes

• One-on-One Career Counseling–94% yes

What’s Next• 3-month post-workshop check-up survey

via email• Continue funding of dedicated collection

through Friends of the Library• Pursue more career and technology

programs through partnerships and grants• Facilitate networking opportunities at the

library

I’ve learned so much. Lisa [the trainer] has shown me how to find jobs for those with physical disabilities. I’ve felt so encouraged, I’ve told my son about [the Workshops]. He’s also looking for work. These workshops have given me hope.

- Elaine

Thank you.

Donald Rowe, drowe@library.lacounty.gov