Getting Started

CWT Launches New Short-Term Training Course!
Human Services Paraprofessional Training Program

Human Services is an exciting profession, especially here in Arizona where growth in the social services industry is providing new opportunities every year. You can get started with this short-term training (requiring 40 hours class time and minimum 60 hours hands-on field experience) and get started on your career path as a Human Services Paraprofessional.

The CWT invites you to take a look at more information for this program by accessing the "Training" section of this website. If interested, please complete and submit the Interest Form.


GateWay Community College Job Fair
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
In the Main Building, Room MA-1100 N/S and Lower Cafeteria

Job Seekers come ready to gather information, meet employers, learn about job opportunities, and how to apply. This event is FREE and open to the public.

For more information, please call the Career Center at 602-286-8500.

Workshop - Success at Job Fairs
April 12 & 13, 2010; Noon to 2:00 PM

This two hour workshop will help prepare you to make the most of a job fair. It will include the steps and tips to present you as the best candidate for the job. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn what employers want in an employee.

We are located at GateWay CC in the Main Building by the Bookstore in the Career Center - Room MA 1152.

For more information or to register for this FREE workshop, please call the Career Center at 602-286-8500.


Center for Workforce Transition (CWT) Scholarship

GateWay Community College is pleased to announce the Center for Workforce Transition Scholarship for boomer-aged students (a boomer must have been born prior to 1964).  Please note, this scholarship is only for boomers enrolled in college credit classes and registered with the Center for Workforce Transition.  The CWT scholarship is non transferable to any other institution.  Please review the qualifications and terms and submit application to GateWay’s Center for Workforce Transition.

Boomer Think Tank

Please join us for interactive discussions with fellow boomers finding their voice in developing workforce strategies. The focus will be on ideas to accommodate a paradigm shift away from traditional thinking on employment, retirement, skill sets, job search... Come meet other like thinking people who share experiences, what works, what doesn't, and other great thoughts. Please refer to our event calendar for scheduled dates, time, and location.

Boomers are being sought after... Instead of being retired from the ranks (shelved and discarded), their talents, skill sets and experiences are NOW in demand.

For boomers it's time to re-evaluate work and retirement priorities. Instead of climbing up through the traditional ranks of the work world, many boomers are redirecting their work and retirement energies into seeking more meaningful and flexible work experiences.

Isn't it Grand to be in Demand!

What's your mind-set?

Do you still see the workforce through the lens of the 1960-1980 paradigms?

• Working 8 – 5pm; Mon-Fri; hire young-retire old
• Employed 35 years same company and get the gold watch
• Aging is a negative – older workers have diminishing value

Are you ready to change?

Re-direct your energy to today’s workforce realities:

• Society runs 24/7
• Global world market place
• Technology is the driver

Re-tool for a new work world with:

• Developing job proposals
• Creating competency commercials
• Writing up to date resume’s
• Identifying transferable skills and experiences

Re-connect with your passion (or discover it):

• Assess your interest, personality and joy
• Discover your talents and abilities

The tabs at the top of this page will take you to several different areas, including:

• Assessments: interest tests, values and personality tests
• Training: classes in social services, caregiving and education
• Testimonials: Boomers who have gone through the program and are working in their area of passion
• Event Calendar: All of the current Boomer activities are listed here

How to navigate the website:

• Sign up by completing the “Join Our Mailing List” form at the bottom of this page.
• You will be added to our database to receive information, invitation to special events and special employer material.

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