Having trouble finding a job? Chester County’s PA CareerLink has added services to facilitate the process.

Applicants must have a resume and meet Workforce Investment Act (WIA) requirements. To schedule an eligibility determination, contact the PA CareerLink-Chester County at 610-384-9393 or visit www.pacareerlinkchesco.org.

For those interested in shining during an interview, the Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) is presenting a free professional development workshop on May 8 from 10:30 to noon at its office at 790 E. Market St., Suite 100, West Chester. “How to Stand Out from Other Job Applicants” will be offered by Cynthia Ericson of Ericson Strategic Marketing Solutions. To register, call 610-692-2344.

Since 1979, Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center has assisted over 10,000 men and women in Chester County improve their lives through increased knowledge and training. Visithttp://www.ccoic.org for more information.

An expanding networking and support group for job-seekers has added a light dinner to its weekly activities. The Barnabas Group, named after the Biblical disciple known as the “Son of Encouragement”, meets Monday nights at Calvary Fellowship Church of Downingtown, 95 W. Devon Dr. at Route 113, Lionville, and provides a variety of services to those who are unemployed and underemployed, regardless of religious affiliation.

The new optional dinner feature, designed to provide a time of additional connecting and fellowship, starts at 6:15 p.m., followed by weekly job-related presentations and activities from 7 to 8 p.m., and optional networking opportunities until 9 p.m. In addition to presentations, currently involving components of the “12 Steps Toward Employment” workshop curriculum, the group also offers individual volunteer support for resume writing, job search assistance, and more.

Further information, along with suggested registration to help ensure availability of materials and meals, is available from Casey Jones at 

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 or (610) 707-1494.