DNCU News:
Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU) is sponsoring a free Resume Writing Workshop 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at projectY cowork Los Alamos, 150 Central Park Square.
This is an opportunity for students and others to learn from Los Alamos High School (LAHS) alumnus Nate Delgado (‘16) about how to write a resume that both highlights successes and captures future employers’ attention.
Consisting of a lecture, discussion, and hands-on activities, the workshop is intended to help young professionals at the early stages of their careers and those who find their resume ineffective or confusing. Attendees are encouraged to bring their current resume and job history information.
“I built a lot of confidence from Nate’s workshop last year,” said LAHS student Emma Frost, co-founder of the school’s Business Club. “I picked up tips ranging from resume formatting to strengthening my responses in interviews by turning them into compelling stories. I feel more prepared than ever before for my professional and financial future.”
In addition to developing a resume as a living document, attendees will receive guidance on how to prepare for the Spring Job Fair to be held 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, March 2, hosted at UNM-LA and sponsored by the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce, TechSource and Del Norte Credit Union.
“The importance of a strong resume in today’s job market cannot be overstated,” said projectY cowork Membership and Program Manager Alice Holtzclaw. “But many people have either never learned how to write one or have neglected it over the years. This is the perfect chance to re-evaluate a resume and how a prospective employee can present their best skills and experiences.”
Delgado, working today as a D.C.-based cybersecurity professional, taught last year’s Forget Algebra Workshop, which focused on professional development and financial literacy for high school students. While in town this year, he also will be speaking with Pojoaque students Friday, Feb. 24 and at Española Public Schools Monday, Feb. 27.
This program series aligns with the mission of workshop sponsors DNCU and the Del Norte LOV Foundation, an independent foundation associated with DNCU, to improve lives of youth and families in New Mexico and better equip kids, teens and young adults with tools and resources to enhance their financial literacy and related topics. In addition to engaging with Delgado, DNCU and the LOV Foundation have partnered with a platform called Banzai, which presents clear and relatable financial literacy and financial planning lessons for students, entrepreneurs and others.
The Banzai content uses real-life scenarios to demonstrate the power of good financial planning. For more information on Banzai, visit this link.
Pre-register for the Los Alamos-based event at https://losalamoschamber.com/ or contact Holtzclaw at projectY at 505.661.4862 or email alice@losalamos.org.
About projectY cowork
Since its inception in June 2016, projectY cowork has hosted hundreds of entrepreneurial events attracting individuals from across Northern New Mexico. In addition to various membership options and punch card passes to the workspace, projectY also allows non-members to reserve its 10-person conference room and event space for after-hours and weekend use. For more information, visit www.projectYLosAlamos.com.
About Forget Algebra
Forget Algebra is a nationwide event series and coaching service empowering young adults to take control of their professional development by covering the topics school leaves out. To learn more or schedule your own event, visit forgetalgebra.com.
About projectY cowork Los Alamos
projectY cowork is a coworking space that serves as a hub for startups, freelancers and others to be connected to like-minded entrepreneurs, business experts, investors and mentors who help them achieve their personal and professional goals. In addition to providing an affordable, modern workspace for locals, projectY also hosts experts to provide entrepreneurial workshops and other events. projectY cowork is an initiative between Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation, Los Alamos County, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Feynman Center for Innovation, Regional Development Corporation (RDC) and Triad, LLC. Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation is a private, not-for-profit economic and community development organization serving the Los Alamos area since 1983. LACDC serves as the umbrella organization for the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce, Los Alamos MainStreet, Los Alamos Creative District, Discover Los Alamos, Los Alamos Small Business Center, projectY cowork Los Alamos, Los Alamos Research Park, and LEEP (Lab-Embedded Entrepreneur Program).