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First State Community Action Agency boosting resumes in Sussex County

Job fair held on site following resume workshop
First State Community Action agency held a resume workshop and job fair at the Bernice M. Edwards Community Training & Resource Center in Georgetown Oct. 22. AARON MUSHRUSH PHOTOS
Aaron R. Mushrush
November 3, 2022

Students and prospective employees received a helping hand from First State Community Action Agency Oct. 22. 

Moderators Jennifer Thompson and Dr. Thomas Maguire taught lessons and performed practice exercises for participants to show examples of what employers are looking for during interviews. Thompson, an academic coach, detailed why it is important to deliver a firm handshake while making eye contact and being an active participant during interviews. 

Maguire conducted a mock interview with Thompson to highlight how poorly an interview can go if someone is not prepared. The workshop showed students and participants what can happen if one were to enter an interview unprepared. In addition to advising against poor behaviors, Maguire and Thompson said it is important to ask questions while being interviewed to make sure the job is a good fit for their needs. 

Equipped with tips and suggestions, students and prospective employees were able to try their new set of skills during the job fair portion of the workshop. Responsible College Advocates, Georgetown Police Department, Delaware Technical Community College, Delaware State University, Homewatch Caregivers, Career TEAM Delaware, the U.S. Army, and host First State had tables to discuss opportunities. 

Following the job fair, First State provided lunch from Chick-fil-A and Little Caesars. 

For more information on workshops like this or other services provided by First State, go to firststatecaa.org.

 

Georgetown Mayor Bill West spoke with participants and job fair vendors at the beginning of the workshop/job fair. Shown are (l-r) Georgetown’s first lady Faye West, First State Community Action Agency Program Director Dr. Sandi Hagans-Morris, Mayor West, and Special Projects Coordinator Zjohdell “Dell” Hudson.
Academic coach Jennifer Thompson energetically explains how to be the right candidate for a job. Employers prefer a firm handshake and not one that feels like a fish.
Vanessa Hernandez explains what she thinks an applicant should do when applying and interviewing.
Twanya Dunn cracks a smile while jotting down helpful tips for nailing down the right job.
Caleb Murat focuses on what it takes to deliver a successful introduction and personal sales pitch.
Sherlyn Roblero, left, and Brandon Lopez fill out their resumes with the help of academic coach Jennifer Thompson.
Michael Marquez, Trey Ruark and Trent Ruark concentrate on supplementing their resume using new information provided at the workshop.
Dr. Thomas Maguire, founder of Higher ED Assist, conducts a mock interview with academic coach Jennifer Thompson. A disinterested Thomas exhibited mostly what not to do in an interview so participants see firsthand.
Alaina Neese delivers a firm handshake to academic coach Jennifer Thompson while making eye contact.
Career TEAM Delaware’s Denzell Bledsoe speaks with Sherly Zhu during the job fair period of the event.
Trey Ruark, left, inquires about serving in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves with Staff Sgt. Justin Brady and Sgt. Tim Rhodes.
Victim Support Specialist Jessica Rivera and Chief Ralph Holm with the Georgetown Police Department interact with Talayah Showell and Jahzyia Johnson.
Bryce Boe discusses the aviation degree programs offered at Delaware Technical Community College with Program Director Scott Simon and Maria O’bara. Simon says the demand for graduates in the field is currently so high that jobs are being offered before graduation.
Darrynn Harris with the Early College School at Delaware State University talks about opportunities with Katrina Sample and Holden Stewart.
Responsible College Advocates’ Bob Burakiewicz explains scholarships and grants available to prospective college students. The company offers students a free college plan to help navigate the expenses that will occur.
Volunteers Crystal Artis and Tanisha Showell helped to deliver Chick-fil-A lunches and Little Caesars pizza to participants in the workshop.

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Aaron Mushrush joined the sports team in Summer 2023 to help cover the emerging youth athletics scene in the Cape Region. After lettering in soccer and lacrosse at Sussex Tech, he played lacrosse at Division III Eastern University in St. David's, PA. Aaron coached lacrosse at Sussex Tech in 2009 and 2011. Post-collegiately, Mush played in the Eastern Shore Summer Lacrosse League for Blue Bird Tavern and Saltwater Lacrosse. He competed in several tournaments for the Shamrocks Lacrosse Club, which blossomed into the Maryland Lacrosse League (MDLL). Aaron interned at the Coastal Point before becoming assistant director at WMDT-TV 47 ABC in 2017 and eventually assignment editor in 2018. 

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