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Contact:  Phyllis M. Shelton
Public Relations Director
Tel: 646-201-6597
www.21stCenturyExpo.com

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Becoming the CEO of Me Inc., Building Professional Skills and Confidence in a
Challenging Economy

“Rather than waiting for Washington to propose more big spending programs that attempt to turn this economy around from the top down, a consortium of professionals, entrepreneurs and business owners take action now, to work with the community to create an environment where job seeker learn to “Take Control of their Careers”, and help New Yorker’s find work Today.”
 

New Rochelle, New York – October 3, 2012 - 21st Century Career and Community Expo was produced in an effort to raise awareness of the many training opportunities available to Community Member’s who are looking for a job, want to find a new career, update their skills, or who will soon graduate from college. There is also a concentration on the Military Veteran returning to the workforce. The 21st Century Career and Community Expo Sponsored by Empowering Today’s Professionals will take place on Thursday, October 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dr. C.M. Long Family Life Center - 71 Lincoln Ave., New Rochelle, NY  10801.

The 21st Century Career and Community Expo is A Premier Education, Training, Employment and Business Exhibition in the Bronx, Manhattan and Westchester.  The key note speaker is Rod Colon, founder of Empowering Today’s Professionals and the #1 U.S. Career Coach specialized in the “7 Step Job Search”.  First 25 attendees get a FREE copy of Rod’s book “Win The Race For 21st Century Jobs”, teaching how to manage careers as a business by being the CEO of ME, Inc.

New Rochelle Mayor, Noam Bramson said “Information and networking can help foster new job and career opportunities, and that makes a positive difference for our entire community.”

The 21st Century Career and Community Expo initiative was derived from entrepreneurs and New Rochelle Residents Carl E. Reid COO of Empowering Today’s Professionals and Phyllis M. Shelton CEO of iPower Global Solutions attending the “2012 Interfaith Symposium – Job Clubs and Career Ministries:  On the Front Lines of Getting New Yorkers Back to Work” sponsored by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand on June 11, 2012 in Manhattan New York.

The Sponsoring organization Empowering Today’s Professionals (ETP) is an educational non-profit organization providing group training programs, coaching, webinars, online tools and resources proven to level the career management and job search playing field in the 21st century.  ETP conduct monthly career training sessions in Manhattan, New Jersey, Charlotte, NC, and Florida.  The sessions are free and available to the public.

21st Century Career and Community Expo mission is to create an opportunity for companies and career seeking individuals to come together in an empowering environment. The Expo is a great opportunity for businesses to connect with their future workforce and encourage students and individuals to acquire skills they need to be successful in the workplace.
 21st Century Career and Community Expo brings a fresh holistic approach to career management and business ownership.   There will be workshops on "Health and Wellness for Busy Professionals", "Managing Your Business Image" and "Alternative Career Strategies". The workshops aim is to grow attendees both professionally and personally. For our career seekers and small business owners, the workshop topics fall in the categories of entrepreneurial opportunities, job Interviewing tips and alternative career paths.  21st Century Expo attendees who attend the breakout session will hear personal testimonies from the panelists and will also learn how to “Take Control of their Careers”.

"With so many people looking for work, we need to try and have more events like this where resources are brought directly to the community,” stated New York State Assemblyman George Latimer. “I am hopeful that, with the success of the 21st Century Career and Community Expo, we’ll attract more support from private sector companies so we can continue delivering this service to the community”

Scheduled Workshops

FREE Admission to Expo for online Registration at www.21stCenturyExpo.com ($25 at the door).
For information: 866-767-7935

• How to Maintain Spiritual Toughness in Challenging Times  
• Extreme Job Search
• Career Alternatives: Is Business Ownership Right For You?
• Transition from Military to Civilian Jobs 
• Power Networking in a Social Media World
• Tax Tips for Small Business Owners, Professionals and Job Seekers
• Cultural Diversity in America: Increase Business Opportunities by Leveraging Cultural Competency
• HEALTH: The Key To Your Financial Success
• High Tech High Touch Series: Social Media Basics to Attract New Business or Find a Job

Students will participate in workshops highlighting proper business attire, resume writing and business etiquette. Rod Colon, Recruitment Specialist will also conduct mock interviews with students to help prepare then to enter the workforce.

At a time when unemployment levels are unacceptably high, it is critical that we do all that we can to make it easier for local businesses to expand and create the jobs that our community need.  The sense of purpose, accomplishment and productivity that comes with a job cannot be bestowed by government.  It is created and grown in the heart of every Employee, Business Owner and Entrepreneur.

 No matter the issue, having a job gives you a sense of self, enables you to participate in your community and gives you a vested interest in the way your government operates.

“Many people are uncertain about the future economy and need to be empowered.  Using a holistic approach, the expo workshops focus on the mental, physical and financial well being of attendees. This develops competitive advantage in the 21st century for confident management of careers and small businesses.” states Carl E. Reid, Chief Operations Officer with Empowering Today’s Professionals.
21st Century Career and Community Expo is a coordinated effort of Elected Officials, Community Leaders, and our Committee of Concerned Citizens; Amanda Sherman-CEO AtUrBest Special Events, Anthony (Tony) Colon-CEO of Solutions By Technologic, Carl E. Reid- CEO of Savvy Intrapreneur and COO of Empowering Today’s Professionals, Rod Colon- founder of Empowering Today’s Professionals and CEO of Rod Colon Consulting, LLC, Shana Campbell-Creative Director Academic Pathways and Phyllis M. Shelton- CEO of iPower Global Solutions.

FREE Admission to Expo for online Registration at www.21stCenturyExpo.com ($25 at the door).

For information: 866-767-7935

About the Committee of Concerned Citizens

Empowering Today's Professionals (ETP)
www.ETPnetwork.org
As a non-profit, the mission of ETP is to encourage, train, support, mentor and advise fellow CEOs of ME, Incorporated in all aspects of defined responsibilities to their personal Board of Directors. ETP's proven education programs and methodologies guides members through "HOW to” specifically land a job IMMEDIATELY and develop life time career management goals.  www.ETPnetwork.org  Contact: Membership@etpnetwork.org or Tel: 732-367-5580

AtUrBest Special Events
www.AtUrBest2.blogspot.com
Full Service Event Production, Which Includes Public Relations, Branding, Marketing, Social Media.  We have a very refined and sophisticated design sense that creates a specific ambiance to our clients’ desires. Our goal with every client is to bring back fun into planning events. LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Recognized ISSN: 2156-0323.

Solutions By Technologic                                                       
www.SolutionsByTechnologic.com
Techno-Logic Solutions, Inc. is a New York State Certified Minority Business Enterprise that provides services in various disciplines including language, cultural competence, human services, and human resource recruitment.

Savvy Intrapreneur
www.SavvyIntrapreneur.com
We provide consulting and workshops to assist professionals and companies improve market share through self empowering coaching, webinars and social media branding. Companies profit more when employees are encouraged and trained to be a business owner in managing their career, within the organization. BE CAREFUL. Productivity and Motivation may also improve. Consider implementing a pilot corporate program with our "90 Day Rainmaker" workshop.  We also provide assistance to professionals in a job search or engaged individuals who just want to keep their options open.

iPower Global Solutions
www.iPowerGS.com
iPower Global Solutions is committed to empowering professionals and small business owners for success by mixing non-traditional venues, dynamic leaders and socially interactive activities in productive, yet relaxing environments.  We ensure companies succeed with creative solutions that achieve results.

Rod Colon Consulting, LLC
www.RodColon.com
Rod Colon shares his 24 years of experience as a corporate HR management insider, outside agency recruiter, professional networker and career coach through an unusual yet common sense approach to networking and career management. His in-depth knowledge of international staffing, recruiting and networking gives Rod a unique ability to both coach and consult today's professionals and executives around the world.  Rod is the published author of Win the Race for 21st Century Jobs

Academic Pathways
Dedicated to identifying, connecting, and empowering youth to develop their talent and discover their academic path. We do through parental involvement, leadership opportunities, and community activities that teach civic engagement tools in a campus style setting.