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is BACK!
Women At Work is a career and job resource center with a mission to help women
reach their full employment and earnings potential in a supportive environment.
Monday, January

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10, 12:30 p.m., will
his year Women At Work has helped 88 mark the return of
clients find employment, be placed in a
Women At Work’s
job, or simply go to work.
In this challenging economy, we weekly Job Club.
know that there are countless obstacles
and difficulties. The newspaper, the evening The weekly Job Club
news, the radio, the internet, the politicians, and begins with a list of
the economists all talk about the struggles of the current “hot” jobs that
unemployed. With unemployment hovering around have been received
10%+ Women At Work is very much aware that by Women At Work
obtaining a job, with a steady paycheck, is a true within the past 3-7
challenge. days. Copies of the
Yet our clients offer an array job announcements
of strong backgrounds, tremendous are available for all
talents, multiple skills and well written attendees upon request.
resumes. They come to our Center Following is a discussion

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looking for a job, a place to work, some of other employment
place to build their future. Our online related issues.
job data bank, which houses 500+ job
announcements each week, is their The Job Club is open to
lifeline to a brighter future. We know anyone who is a client
that in January after the holidays, more of Women At Work; if
of them will come and many will return not a current client simply
to continue their search. complete an intake form
Due to the efforts of the employer at the Front Desk. The
forums, the Foothill Area Jobs cost is $2 per session.
Collaborative sponsored by Foothill
Unity Center with funding from the Job Club will follow
American Resource Recovery Act Women At Work 101

That’s the number (ARRA), plus the constant good work which meets at 11:00
of our career counselors, technology a.m. Women At Work
101 provides a one-

for the year!!

instructors and the dedicated Board
and volunteers, we achieved these hour overview of all
placements. services provided by the
Our new year’s wish has been that organization.
more of our clients find work!
88 is a marvelous accomplishment for this year.
But we look forward to double, triple or….in 2011.

Spotlight on Donors
For their generous donations….
We Owe You Our We would gratefully like to thank the following business and individuals,

Thanks! without whom, we would not have been able to have such a successful
fundraising evening, in October. See page 6 for a list of our generous donors
Drop-In Services Computer Classes
Job Seekers Assistance Group FREE All classes meet 10 am -11:30 am
(For All Job Seekers)
Wednesdays at 12 Noon SHARP - 1 pm JAN 2011 Computer Classes
Computer User’s Assistance FREE Class Date in English meet from
Tuesdays at 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Word 1 Thurs 6 10 am to 11:30 am
Technical.assistance.will.be.available.in.the.computer.lab... Word 2 Tues 11 Tuesdays & Thursdays
While clients may use the lab for the entire hour, personal assistance may be Word 3 Thurs 13 90 minute classes
limited to 15 minutes per person. Excel 1 Tues 18 • $30 for each class
Job Club $2 Excel 2 Thurs 20 • $75 for three
Mondays at 12:30 pm SHARP - 1:30 pm Excel 3 Tues 25 • $140 for six (prepaid)
Includes.a.list.of.current.“hot.jobs”.and.an.update.on.current. Excel 4 Thurs 27 Please enroll at the front desk.
employment.opportunities. Prepayment guarantees a space.
FEB 2011
Resume Workshop $10 Class Date
Word 1, 2, & 3 - Beginning.
Thursdays at 1 pm SHARP - 2 pm Word 1 Tues 1 Word.skills,.formatting.complex.reports,.
Meet.with.a.technical.writer.in.a.small.group.format.for.input.and. Word 2 Tues 3 creating.a.resume.and.working.with.
recommendations.on.substance,.language.and.formatting.for.a.job- Word 3 Thurs 8 tables,.graphics,.autotext,.and.mail.
winning.resume merge.
Excel 1 Thurs 10
20 minutes per client; 4 clients maximum
Excel 2 Tues 15 Excel 1, 2, 3 & 4.
Latina Orientación GRATIS Creating.a.worksheet,.formulas,.
Excel 3 Thurs 17 functions,.formatting,.and.queries,.and.
Miércoles a las 10:30 EN PUNTO - 11:30 am Excel 4 Tues 22 analyzing,.charting,.and.working.with.
Vengan.al.grupo.para.hablar.sobre.los.servicios.ofrecidos.que.le. Powerpoint Thurs 24 large.worksheets.
ayudaran.en.su.búsqueda.de.trabajo..
Outlook -.
MAR 2011 Will.cover.e-mail,.calendaring.and.
Career Resource Room:..
Class Date contact.management.
•. Search.thousands.of.current.job.openings.from.entry-level.to.
professional.level.
Intro to Computers Access - Creating.and.using.a.basic.
•. Unlimited.computer.use.(Wi-Fi.Included) Tues 1 database.
•. Job.Search.Related.Office.Services:.Includes.copies,.fax,.and. Word 1 Tues 3
PowerPoint -.Captivating.multi-
printing.for.a.nominal.fee. Word 2 Thurs 8 media.presentations.for.meetings,.
•. The.Career.Library.has.books.on.career.planning,.occupations,. Word 3 Tues 10 lectures,.or.the.web.
training.programs,.job.searching.and.employer.profiles. Excel 1 Tues 15
Introduction to Computers
•. Typing.tutorials.to.brush.up.on.your.typing.(Mavis.Beacon) Excel 2 Thurs 17
-.For.those.who.have.never.used.a.
Fees: Excel 3 Tues 22 computer.or.who.need.to.become.more.
$2.per.visit Excel 4 Tues 24 comfortable.with.basic.tasks..Learn:
5-visit.pass.for.$5.(no.expiration) Access Tues 29 •.the.main.components
•.to.use.a.mouse
2.months.unlimited.visits.for.$20 Outlook Thurs 31 •.to.open,.print.and.save
6.months.unlimited.visits.for.$30 •.to.use.external.devices
1.year.unlimited.visits.for.$60 APR 2011 No Charge–– register early to reserve
. Class Date a seat
Women At Work 101 Free Word 1 Tues 5
Orientation.......Mondays.11:00.-12:00.Noon Word 2 Thurs 7
Get.to.know.Women.At.Work.services
Word 3 Tues 12
Excel 1 Thurs 14
Services by Appointment Excel 2
Excel 3
Tues
Thurs
19
21
Individual Career Counseling: Excel 4 Tues 26
Meet.with.a.Career.Counselor.to.explore.potential.careers,.job. Powerpoint Thurs 28
search.techniques,.or.prepare/practice.for.interviews.
60.minute.session.$75
*Sliding scale available with documentation & Counselor’s approval.

Individual Resume Counseling: FREE 1-Hour Orientation Women At Work

Expert.guidance.for.improving.or.developing.your.targeted.resume
30.minute.session.-.$30. Learn about our services! 101
60.minute.session.-.$60 Find out how we can help you reach your career
and job search goals!
Occupational Testing/Career Assessment: $190
Take.the.Strong.Interest.Inventory.and.the.Myers-Briggs Come in for a FREE 1-Hour Orientation
Type.Indicator...By.appointment...Two.sessions.for.testing.and. Every Monday 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
interpretation,.90.minutes.each....
Get to know Women At Work services

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Workshops Connecting With Others to Explore A New Career
Monday, February 14
n Technology Workshops 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
•.What.answers.do.you.need.to.plan.your.education.and.career?
JANUARY _______________________________________ •.What.is.Informational.Interviewing?
Networking Mixer •.Learn.how.to.contact.others.to.get.inside.information..
Wednesday, January 12 $20 Register by February 10, $25 after
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
In.need.of.a.job,.looking.for.others.to.connect.with? Early Bird Business Club (Morning)
Bring.your.business.cards.. Four Tuesdays, February 15 and 22, March 1 and 8
Donation Requested 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Join.us.for.a.month-long.series.of.interactive.classes.that.will.guide.you.
Employer Forum. through.the.basics.of.turning.your.dream.or.idea.into.a.significant.source.
Wednesday, January 26 of.income..We.will.cover.writing.a.business.plan,.legal.and.financial.
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. considerations,.promoting.your.business,.and.more...An.“Early.Bird.
Employers.will.be.onsite.to.describe.job.opportunities.and.current. Business.Club”.group.will.meet.monthly.following.the.completion.of.the.
openings..Visit.the.Women.At.Work.website.for.names.of.confirmed. series...
employers.. $60 for the Series by February 7, $75 after
$5 Donation Requested
Grant Writing Workshop
So You Want a City Job? Friday, February 18 and Saturday, February 19 - (2 sessions)
Tuesday, January 25 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. A.step-by-step.approach.to.becoming.a.full.or.part-time.grant.writer,.
Instructor:.Veronica.Dolleschel including.identifying.appropriate.funding.sources.and.preparing.online.
Did.you.know.that.cities.have.specific.ways.to.recruit.and.interview. and.hardcopy.grant.proposals..This.workshop.also.includes.a.marketing.
for.jobs?.Learn.tips.to.increase.your.chance.to.successfully.find,.apply. lesson.on.how.to.find.potential.clients.and.market.your.services..
for,.and.land.a.city.job..In.additional,.learn.about.what.types.of.city. SAVE BIG when you register early for both sessions –
jobs.there.are.for.all.education.and.experience.levels.and.about.some. $150 by February 10, $299 Regular Price
myths..
$20 per person. Minimum of 5 participants. n QuickBooks
Wednesday, February 23
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
45+ and Seeking Work Learn.how.to.use.QuickBooks,.The.most.commonly.used.accounting.
Monday, January 31 package.for.small.and.medium.sized.businesses.
10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. $45 by February 7, $50 after
Learn.strategies.for.overcoming.concerns.about.your.age.and.meeting.
marketplace.needs.as.a.mature.worker.. Interviews that Win Jobs
$20 Register by January 27, $25 after Thursday, February 24
10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
FEBRUARY__________________________________________ Learn.and.practice.successful.interviewing.techniques..
The Many Ways of Finding A Job $20 Register by February 21, $25 after
Thursday, February 3
10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. MARCH______________________________________
•. Do.you.feel.your.job.search.is.limited? Becoming Your Own Boss: Could It Work for You?
•. Explore.various.ways.of.finding.work (2 Sessions)
•. What.is.“Networking”.and.how.can.it.improve.your.job.search?. Monday, March 7 & March 21. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
$20 Register by January 31, $25 after Would.you.love.to.make.a.living.on.your.own.in.this.tough.job.market?..
Survey.your.desires.and.abilities.and.consider.shifting.your.mindset.and.
Networking Mixer your.approach.to.“work”
Wednesday, February 9 $20 Register by March 3, $25 after
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
In.need.of.a.job,.looking.for.others.to.connect.with? Early Bird Business Club (Special Evening Sessions)
Bring.your.business.cards.. Four Mondays, March 7-14-21 and 28
Donation Requested 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Join.us.for.a.month-long.series.of.interactive.classes.that.will.guide.you.
n Introduction to Linked In through.the.basics.of.turning.your.dream.or.idea.into.a.significant.source.
Saturday, February 12 of.income..We.will.cover.writing.a.business.plan,.legal.and.financial.
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. considerations,.promoting.your.business,.and.more...An.“Early.Bird.
Learn.how.to.use.“Linked.In,”.the.most.popular.online.networking.site. Business.Club”.group.will.meet.monthly.following.the.completion.of.the.
for.professionals..Pre-requisite: Must know how to use the Internet and series..
attendees should register for a Linked In account before they come to $60 for the Series by February 28, $75 after
the workshop..Visit.www.linkedin.com.and.click.“join.today”.to.start.
your.own.Linked.In.account...
$20 by February 9, $25 after Workshops continued next page

Register Online Beginning in February

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Workshops continued
n Technology Workshops
Networking Mixer
Wednesday, March 9
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
In.need.of.a.job,.looking.for.others.to.connect.with?.
Bring.your.business.cards..
Donation Requested
n Photoshop
Wednesday, March 9
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Learn.to.use.Photoshop,.The.Industry.–.Standard.Graphic.Editor.
$25
n Advanced Linked In
Saturday, March 12
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
After.you’ve.got.the.basics.down,.learn.how.to.get.the.most.out.of.
Linked.In..Pre-requisite: Must know how to use the Internet; Must
already have a working Linked In account.
$20 by March 9, $25 after
Positive Changes Within
Saturday, March 12
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Instructor.Karen.Dryden,.C.Ht.Subconscious.Change.Behaviorist.
Journey.through.self-discovery,.releasing,.and.de-stressing,.clear.the.
past,.while.creating.and.visualizing.the.future,.to.help.you.build.self-
esteem.and.cement.your.vision.of.the.future.
$10
Marketing Tools for Your Business
Entrepreneur 1-2-3 Series
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday evenings: March 16, March 23 and March 30
Each.of.the.following.workshops.is.designed.with.three.parts:.
Part I – Designing Your Marketing Kit
Select.your.primary.marketing.message,.choosing.your.palette.of.
colors.and.choosing.the.set.of.tools.for.your.marketing.kit.
Part II – Design Basics
Layout.and.design.your.business.card(s),.stationery,.and.one.
promotional.brochure,.postcard,.flyer,.poster.or.other.promotional.
material.
Part III – Preparing for Production and Printing
Finalize.designs.for.printing;.selecting.a.printer,.Internet-ready.
marketing.materials.
Learn.how.to.convert.your.concepts.and.ideas.into.a.basic.set.of.
marketing.tools.needed.to.promote.your.business...We.will.provide.
instruction.and.assistance.for.you.to.complete.the.design.and.
production.of.professional.quality.business.cards,.stationery,.brochures.
and.other.related.materials...You.will.leave.with.a.set.of.hard.copy.
and.digital.files.ready-to-print.at.home.or.by.a.professional.printer.
SAVE BIG when you register early for the series – $150 by March 7
$299 Regular price
n Job Searching on the Internet
Thursday, March 17, 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Learn.how.to.find.job.openings.online...Get.tips.on.how.to.search.
effectively..Learn.what.types.of.websites.are.available.to.job.seekers...
This.class.will.not.cover.how.to.apply.for.jobs.online..For.help.with.
online.applications,.consider.enrolling.in.“Demystifying.the.Online.Job.
Application.Process”.Pre-requisite: Must know how to use the internet
$20 Register by March 14, $25 after
WAW • 4 •J AnuAry - A pril 2011
Women in Transition Workshop
Wednesday, March 23
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Instructor:.Carole.Weeks,.Doctorate.from.Claremont.Graduate.
University.in.Education.with.a.focus.on.Human.Development..Change.
in.life.is.inevitable.for.many.of.us..In.today’s.world,.many.people.
are.affected.by.life.conditions.such.as.career.relationships,.financial.
or.illness...The.focus.of.this.workshop.is.to.develop.an.awareness.in.
each.participating.woman.of.her.current.situation.and.to.learn.how.to.
move.life.in.the.desired.direction...
$20 Register by March 14, $25 after
n Demystifying the Online Job Application Process
Thursday, March 31, 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Get.tips.on.how.to.present.yourself.professionally.
Learn.how.to.upload.your.resume.and.submit.information.electronically..
Practice.filling.out.a.sample.online.application.
Pre-requisite: Must know how to use Word and the internet
$20 Register by March 28, $25 after
APRIL______________________________________
Marketing Tools for Your Business
Entrepreneur 1-2-3 Series
Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 2
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Each.of.the.following.workshops.is.designed.with.three.parts:.
Part I – Designing Your Marketing Kit
Select.your.primary.marketing.message,.choosing.your.palette.of.
colors.and.choosing.the.set.of.tools.for.your.marketing.kit.
Part II – Design Basics
Layout.and.design.your.business.card(s),.stationery,.and.one.
promotional.brochure,.postcard,.flyer,.poster.or.other.promotional.
material.
Part III – Preparing for Production and Printing
Finalize.designs.for.printing;.selecting.a.printer,.Internet-ready.
marketing.materials.
Learn.how.to.convert.your.concepts.and.ideas.into.a.basic.set.of.
marketing.tools.needed.to.promote.your.business..We.will.provide.
instruction.and.assistance.for.you.to.complete.the.design.and.
production.of.professional.quality.business.cards,.stationery,.brochures.
and.other.related.materials...You.will.leave.with.a.set.of.hard.copy.
and.digital.files.ready-to-print.at.home.or.by.a.professional.printer.
SAVE BIG when you register early for the series – $150 by March 25
$299 Regular price
45+ and Seeking Work
Monday, April 4
10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Learn.strategies.for.overcoming.concerns.about.your.age.and.meeting.
marketplace.needs.as.a.mature.worker..
$20 Register by March 31, $25 after
Early Bird Business Club (Morning)
Four Wednesdays: April 6-13- 20 and 27
6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Join.us.for.a.month-long.series.of.interactive.classes.that.will.guide.
you.through.the.basics.of.turning.your.dream.or.idea.into.a.significant.
source.of.income..We.will.cover.writing.a.business.plan,.legal.and.
financial.considerations,.promoting.your.business,.and.more...An.
“Early.Bird.Business.Club”.group.will.meet.monthly.following.the.
completion.of.the.series..
$75 for the series, $60 by March 28
Register Online Beginning in February
Early Bird Business Club (Special Evening Sessions)
Four Thursdays April 7-14- 21 and 28
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Join.us.for.a.month-long.series.of.interactive.classes.that.will.guide.
you.through.the.basics.of.turning.your.dream.or.idea.into.a.significant.
source.of.income..We.will.cover.writing.a.business.plan,.legal.and.
financial.considerations,.promoting.your.business,.and.more...An.
“Early.Bird.Business.Club”.group.will.meet.monthly.following.the.
completion.of.the.series.
$75 for the series, $60 by March 28
n QuickBooks
Saturday, April 9
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Learn.how.to.use.QuickBooks,.the.most.commonly.used.accounting.
package.for.small.and.medium-sized.businesses
$45 by April 6, $50 after
n EZ & Affordable Website Design (Evening)
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
(9 total hours - three 3-hour sessions)
Monday April 11, Monday April 18 and Monday April 25
You.don’t.have.to.spend.thousands.to.have.a.professional-quality.
website.with.video.clips.or.an.online.store.for.customers.to.make.
purchases...If.you.know.the.basics.of.using.the.internet.and.have.basic.
keyboarding.skills,.you.can.build.and.maintain.a.website.with.this.
revolutionary.web.program.from.as.little.as.$20.per.month.to.$350.a.
year...
Enroll and get a FREE, 10-day trial using the software to build your
site and launch it on the internet.
Part I – Website Design Basics
Select.and.register.your.domain.name,.determine.the.number.of.pages.
you.need.for.your.site,.select.your.basic.design.and.color.palette.and.
choose.options.to.add.an.online.store,.vide.clips,.etc.
Part II – Developing Your Content
Get.assistance.with.developing.the.content,.including.text,.images.and.
photographs.that.clients.will.see.when.they.visit.your.site.
Part III – Launching, Maintaining & Updating
Become.proficient.in.using.the.program.to.upload.your.new.site.to.the.
internet.and.editing.your.content.and.images
SAVE BIG when you register early for the series – $150 by April 4
$299 Regular price
Networking Mixer
Wednesday, April 13
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
In.need.of.a.job,.looking.for.others.to.connect.with?.
Bring.your.business.cards..
Donation Requested
Employer Forum
Wednesday, April 13
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Employers.will.be.onsite.to.describe.job.opportunities.and.current.
openings..Visit.the.Women.At.Work.website.for.names.of.confirmed.
employers.
$5 Donation Requested
Interviews that Win Jobs
Thursday, April 14
10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Learn.and.practice.successful.interviewing.techniques...
$20 Register by April 11, $25 after
I am an Optimist
Yet...Last week I saw more than 20 Job Announcements!
You pick up the paper, you hear
the news and you see it on faces
that there is only bad news about
the economy. We hear the reports
on how the number of jobs is not
increasing and more people are
looking.
Yet, I see it starting to move
forward!
Some people call me an optimist,
others claim that my outlook is always positive. But I say in
my job of seeing so many people looking for work I simply
look for the good and have to find the positive, and I know it is
there!
Over the past several weeks I have definitely seen more job
announcements coming in to share with clients or spread across
my email bank. More people have commented to me that they
are looking to hire someone or fill several positions. I attended
the Pasadena Chamber event a few weeks ago. Two people
commented they were looking to hire individuals and one per-
son mentioned more than one position that was available. That
same day another individual called and asked how to post a job
with Women At Work.
Every other week Women At Work publishes the Hot Jobs List.
Compiled from sources throughout the area and with generous
help from countless others, we receive job announcements,
lists, and postings from across greater LA and even the country.
Not all the details are available on the list: just the type of posi-
tion and the city where the job is located. The full description,
including location, salary information and human resources
contact if provided, is housed on the Women At Work job data
bank at our Center; the data bank houses an average of 500 jobs
per week according to our Director of Information Technology.
The data bank is updated 2-3 times per week on average, and
each job has a delete date.
For those who are looking for work I say keep looking. For
those who have recently found work I offer congrats. And to
the newsmaker I say let’s offer some encouragement, as there is
some good news out there.
To all of our clients and our soon to be clients, Women At Work
wishes you full employment for 2011!
Robin McCarthy
Executive Director
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 Sherman Oaks Castle Park Pasadena Community Melinda Carmichael
Skirball Cultural Center Foundation Cynthia Carter

Thanks
Smith Brothers – Pfaffinger Foundation Judith Case Di Pasquale
Café 140 PFAR (Pasadena-Foothill Jane S. Caughey
Association of Realtors) Kathryn Cerra
South & Smitty’s,
S. Mark Taper Foundation Cordelia Chan
Southwest Chamber Music, Mary Chang
United Way

to our
SpeedZone Los Angeles, Rosa Chen
Weingart Foundation
Tom Sawyer Camps Julia Chen
UBS Financial Services Joyce Wakano Chinn

DONORS
UCLA – Department of Dyan Close Bederman
Intercollegiate Athletics Marilynn Fong Choy
Universal Studios
Women At Bette Cook
Warehouse Restaurant Work has been Cathryn Cooper
Megan Cooper
Waterman Personal Fitness helping clients Joann Corbin
Training
We help people create new The Westin Pasadena for 31 years find Holly Cornell
Carol Crookshank
Whole Foods, employment and
lives with their generous William Morris & Endeavor
Entertainment
be prepared for
Roberta Davis
Lynn De Groot
Daura de Assis
support. We don’t know how The Wilshire Country Club employment. Diana De Los Santos
The work Jean de los Santos
we’d do it without them. And our done by the Deborah Deckop
Margaret Dickerson
Individual Board, Lois Disanto

A Noise Within Ice House Comedy Club, supporters Volunteers Diane Dixon
Diana Duran
The Athenaeum at Caltech Kabuki Restaurants,
James Allen,
and Staff Cara Eichorn-Osos
Aquarium of the Pacific Kathleen’s Restaurant,
Armstrong Garden Centers, Kidspace Museum Center
Lisa Benest, M.D. is supported by Emese Eiser
Rita Ekizian
Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Kontrol Management Group,
Mayor Bill Bogaard so many people. Joan W. Ellison
Michael Budincich
Pasadena KorieTelfare Yoga
Heidi Floren
A special thank Joan Emery
Sandy Eng
Avery Dennison Foundation, L.A. Galaxy,
Baskin Robbins Laemmle Theaters
Paula Gallemore you to all who Nancy Esbenshade
Beckham Grill The Living Desert
Debbie Heap donated to the Rita Farfsing
Frances Fisher
Aida Hughes
Ben & Jerry’s Los Angeles Dodgers
Marie Logan
organization in Mary Ellen Fletcher
Big 5 Sporting Goods Donation Lunas Restaurant,
Committee Madame Tussaud’s Hollywood
Beverly Lopez 2010. Mary Fowler
Judy Friedman
Biologica Institute Barbara Martinoff Cristina Fuentes
Marston’s,
Bradford Portraits Robin McCarthy Carrie Adrian Katherine Gabel
Miracle Springs Resort and Spa
Brighton Collectibles Marsha Rood Lee Alexander Shelley Gaskin
Museum of Tolerance
Brookside Golf Course Joseph Staufer Wendy Anderson Beth Gertmenian
Next Steps Consultation and Lori Anderson
California Cactus Center Coaching Services Erna Taylor Stark Judy Gilbertson
Lily Baba Roy Gilstrap
Callaway Vineyard and Winery Norton Simon Museum Cyndee Whitney
Mahmoud Bagheri Evelyne M. Glaser
Caltech Obagi Maude Woods. Lori Baker Bernadette Glover
Chinese American Museum Old Town Cooking School Constance Baldwin Krista Goguen
The Comedy & Magic Club Pacific Asia Museum Rashmi Bansal Jane Goichman
Community Bank Pasadena Tournament of Roses Thank you Carolyn Barber Dlorah Gonzales
M.S. Barr
Curves Pasadena Ice Skating Center to our many Caroline Battaglia
Catherine & Josh Gosenson
Jodi Graves
DC Golf Pasadena Museum of History
Derby Dolls Pasadena Police Department
Corporate and Louise Bell Donna Green
Victoria Bell
Descanso Gardens Peet’s Coffee and Tea, Hastings Foundation Debra Benveniste
Sandra Burton Greenstein
Mark Griffith
Ranch
Diana Dee’s Stationary and Gifts
Polkatots Cupcakes
supporters Carmen & Ron Berry Marlene Griffith
Disney Store Deborah Berry Karyn Grime
Disneyland Positive Changes Within William Bicker Diane Grohulski
Functional Fitness Inc., Pottery by Don Ameriprise Barbara Bishop Mona Guirguis
Giang Chiropractic/Thai Quilts by Maggie, AT&T Mayor Bill and Claire Hala Guirguis
Bodywork Roclord Studio Bank of America  Bogaard Paula Gutierrez
Glendale Hilton California Consumer Protection Judy Bollier-Carroll Sarah Haggard
Ronal Reagan Museum and
Library, Fund Pixie Boyden Barry Hall
Goldstar
Federal Appropriations Stephen Brandt Mindy Halls
Golf N’ Stuff Rowley Portraiture
Foothill Unity Center, Judith Branzburg Mic Hansen
The Hollywood Improv Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse Dennis Buckley
Federal ARRA Catherine Haskett Hany
Hollywood Wax Museum Salon Xia Ann Bussone
Green Foundation Gayle Hara
Holmes Chiropractic San Gabriel Valley Music Carol Caley
Northrup Grumman Terry Hayes
The Huntington Library Art Theater Ruth Calichman Debbie Heap
Collection & Botanical Gardens Sasaki Inovessence Skin Care, Rose Hills Foundation Beth Calleton Madeline Heithe
Billie Campbell

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Betty Henderson
Ann Hight
Geri Holman
Margie Hope
Tomi Horn
Monica Hubbard
Shirley Hufstedler
Sally Hurt
Eva Ibarra
Maria Jacome
Betty Ann & Bruce Jansson
Marisu Jimeniz
Noreen Johnson
Ann Kane
Jason Kastner
Kathleen Kavanagh
Valerie Kiernicki
Jacqueline Knowles
Stephen Koehler
Paulette Koss
Lofthouse Landscaping
Linda Lavin
Paulette Lee
Marge Leighton S.M. Reyes
Kasandra Lemond Pamela Rich
Aliyah Levin Barbara Riemer Carroll
Dorothy Lindsey Jackie Riley
Mary Ling John Roberts
Senator Carol Liu Janis Kae Robinson
Marie Logan Vivian Robles
Laura Lorenzana Catherine Romero
Maria Low Way Erlinda Romo
Ellie MacMullin Marsha Rood
Kelli Jo Malagon Josephine Rosenkranz
Darby Mangen Laura Sandford
Michelle Mao Katharine Schlinger
Maribel Marin Lynne Schroeder
Laura Marquez LaQuetta Shamblee
Barbara Martinoff Noreen Shanahan
Council Member Margaret Melissa Sherman
McAustin Uma Shrivastava
Robin & James McCarthy Nancy Smiley
Nancy & Bill McIntyre Elba Smith
Gwendolyn McMullins Varley Smith
Trina Smith Linda Wah & James Okasaki Bonnie B’s Smoking BBQ,
Pamela Milich
Marine Mkryan Marva Smith Battle-Bey Pauline Wah We would like Pasadena
Kenneth Wah Castle Catering,
Loretta Mockler Patrick St. Clair
Linda St. Clair Cheryl Walton
to gratefully Pasadena
Elise Monroe
Rosemary Montana Peggy Stewart Louise Wannier acknowledge the Japon Bistro, Pasadena
Steven Moreau Carol Stewart
Rhonda Stone
Gary Warren
Katherine Warwick
Local Julienne’s, San Marino
Paullyn Morris
Petite Morrison Thomas Strafaci Nadine Washington Restaurants, Kitchen for Exploring Foods,
Pasadena
Molllie Murphy Anne Sullivan
Takako Suzuki
Dorothy Waterman
Wendy Welch-Keller
Vendors and Carnivo
Nancy Narvaez
Deborah Nevarez Beverly Swabb Cecilia Weldon Caterers Patticakes, Altadena
Tai Whaley
Mary Lois Nevins June Takata
Mary Lou Whaling
that helped make Pie N’ Burger,
Pasadena
January Nordman Dorothy Tamashiro
Sandra Obagi Shirley Tan Evangeline Whitehead Women At Play Robin’s Woodfire BBQ,
Lucinda Whitney
Angie O’Brien Diane Tanaka
Anne Wilcoxen
a delightful and Pasadena
Mei Ong Queenie Taylor Stonefire Grill,
Toby Osos Marie Taylor Ernesto Williams delicious event! Pasadena
Lisa Wilson
Scott Pafford Erna Taylor-Stark
D.H. Wong
If you are ever The Counter,
Swarna Perera Vera Teller Pasadena
Janet Pickering Janice Torres Janet D. Wood near by stop in,
Chuck Wu The Hamlet, Pasadena
Corinne Pietersz Linda Trevillian
Marjorie & Joe Wyatt
treat yourself, Trader Joe’s San Gabriel
Carol Pomerantz Bertha Troncoso
Assembly Member Anthony Louellen Conijn Tschopp Linda Yeager and tell them we
Portantino Betty Lieu Uyeda Meiying Yee
Peggy York & Lance Ito
say hello!
Margaret Press Phyllis Vandeventer
John & Roberta Presskill Lori Vincere Gay Yuen
Lisa Priester
We have checked this list for accuracy. If you find an error or omission, we apologize and would welcome a phone call from you.
Frances Quirke
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 Introducing
E
mployers now have an opportunity to improve their
bottom line with a well trained staff. Women At
Work’s staff of career specialists and management
consultants provide outsourcing, skills development
training programs and workshops to men and women with a broad
range of education and skills in the greater San Gabriel Valley
and Los Angeles area. Successfully training thousands of job
seekers and employed individuals to achieve their full earning
potential for over 30 years, Women
ACADEMY
training catalog to meet these needs each quarter. “
“The training was great and staff benefited from the hands-on
experience. The instructor was very patient and well-qualified,”
commented Marie Campbell, Principal, Sapphos Environmental.
The profits from the Women At Work Academy are earmarked
for subsidizing job seekers and lower income clients by creating
additional funding for enhanced technological training and career
counseling. For more information or to schedule trainings please
call 626 796-6870 ext. 22.

NEW!
At Work is now offering their
services to employers. The Women
At Work Academy provides high
Career.services. quality employee skills
training and outsourcing
and.business. services at a reasonable
training.for. price to corporations and
institutions.
individuals.and. The Women At Work
Academy, launched
companies late in 2010, offers a
wide range of courses
to employers including Microsoft Office Suite –
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Linked In and
Twitter for Personal and Business Development;
Bookkeeping; Business English; Supervisor and
Leadership Training, and Career Counseling
including aptitude testing. These programs are
tailored to the employers’ specific needs and are
conducted at Women at Work’s Pasadena facility, or
on-site on the employers’ campuses.
“In the last year,” explains Executive Director,
Robin McCarthy, “prominent corporations such
as Kaiser Permanente, Sapphos Environmental,
and the Center for Nonprofit Management have
requested skills development training classes and
workshops from Women At Work’s staff. These
hands-on programs are conducted in a supportive
environment. In the days of corporate downsizing we
are a value-added cost effective training solution for
employers that will positively affect their bottom line.
Our relationship with the employers in our area is
outstanding. We understand the business community
and their training needs. We are expanding our

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Enjoy Dinning Out?
Purchase a “NITE ON THE TOWN”
card and support Women At Work!
Over 30 restaurants
throughout the Pasadena
and surrounding San
Gabriel Valley participate
in Nite on the Town, with
special deals typically
offering buy one-get one meal
or a percentage off your meal.
Yours for only $25.00
• Visit
each restaurant up to three times. On each visit, with
a party of two, your lower priced entrée is free or reduced
substantially in price. With a party of at least four, your
discount is more, sometimes even doubled.
• Present your ‘NITE ON THE TOWN’ membership card
when paying your bill. The restaurant takes care of the rest!
• Dine out almost any evening – Fridays & Saturdays too,
through December 30, 2011.
• Valid for lunch now at certain restaurants.
Some restaurants participating include El Portal, The Kitchen,
Beckham Gill, The Hamlet, plus others in Glendale, La
Canada, South Pasadena, Monrovia and the San Gabriel Valley.
Each membership purchased nets Women At Work a $12.50
donation.
You may purchase your “NITE ON THE TOWN”
membership through our website www.womenatwork.org
or call us at (626)-796-3870, or stop by our office at
3871 E. Colorado Bl., Pasadena, CA 91107.
Consider donating one of Your
your most important assets: Time!
Please come and be a part of our group.
We have a great time and we need your expertise.
Women At Work is fortunate to have a great cadre of volunteers
who assist in so many ways and give so much of their time.
If you have been a client of Women At Work we are particularly
asking you to consider giving back.
Whether you want to work behind the scenes or take a more
public role—we have a project just right for you! There are important
tasks to be done and we need your help to make it all happen.
Contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Cindy Mikula 626-796-6870
ext. 14, to find out more about volunteering with WAW. Or you can
pick up a volunteer application at the front desk. Please note that a
six month commitment is suggested to join the Volunteer Program.
Spotlight on Entrepreneurs
Paula Gallemore-Atherton
displayed her creative
scarves at the Holiday
Boutique. She launched her
business after taking the
Early Bird Busi-
ness Club. Her
delicious scarves
are a work of
art, handcraft-
ed and unique.
The Early Bird Does
Catch the Worm!
W
hen Paula Gallemore-Atherton was laid off in
June 2008, she embraced it as a transition, did
some free lance work and continued to look for
a position in the fashion industry aligned with
her prior level of compensation. Still looking for a job, she
decided to enroll in Women At Work’s Early Bird Entrepreneur
Workshop Series in March 2010 although she didn’t have a
specific idea in mind for a business, nor did
she have money to invest in a business. She
said, “At first I felt silly, but felt I might
“ At.first.I.felt.
learn something useful.” After completing silly,.but.felt.
the workshop, she participated in a
mentoring component where the small group
I.might.learn.
served as a sounding board, focus group and something.
support system. They provided feedback
on her logo, looked at sketches and fabric
.”
useful
samples, shared marketing ideas and more. It was an exciting
process for everyone to watch a business being built from scratch.
At 6’3” tall, Paula considered developing a line of large
sized women’s clothing. With what she learned in the workshop,
she decided that a line of designer scarves was more feasible at
this time. Hence, her first line ‘Gallemore’™, features handmade
and one-of-a-kind scarves in exquisite textures, including silk
and velvet fabrics, a brilliant color palette and her distinctive,
signature feature - four beautiful dangling beads, with one
adorning each corner of every scarf. Attendees at Women At
Work’s Annual fundraising event in October got a sneak peek at
the Gallemore™ line when she donated two of her first designs
for the silent auction, with one selling above its retail price of
$125.00. She also participated in our Holiday Arts & Fashion
Boutique fundraiser on November 20th, where her husband,
Kyle, was busy taking photos of her vendor space after helping
her to unload and set-up her display. She sold six scarves and
distributed information about the upcoming launch of her online
store. On December 3rd, 2010, the ‘FashGal™ Online Design
Studio,’ opened for business at www.etsy.com/people/fashgal
where the fashion conscious can find “Accessories as unique as
the woman who wears them.”™
For the full article, visit www.womenatwork.org.
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 Spotlight on Career Counseling
Networking
Got Her the Job
A
nne had been unemployed for 1 ½ years when she
came to Women At Work for career counseling.
She had been laid off from an executive position in
licensing and publishing within the entertainment
industry and was having difficulty finding senior-level
employment in that field. Anne felt discouraged, but with
the help and support of her counselor, she was able to move
forward and take a fresh approach on her job search. Anne
began considering other job options, revamped her resume,
found industry specific job sites, and improved her networking
skills. A few months later, Anne landed a full time consulting
position as the Director of Sales and Publishing for a marketing
firm that handles NBC and Comcast properties. She was not
only excited about getting “back in the game” but about the
freedom to work from home and ability to reconnect with past
business associates.
Looking back, Anne realized that networking ultimately
increased her job leads and helped her get ahead of the
competition. In an email to her counselor, Anne writes: ”I
want to thank you and Women at Work for your time and very
professional attention. I really appreciated being able to come
into the offices and meet with you. You gave me excellent
advice with regard to my resume and figuring out next steps
in exploring jobs out of my field. Women at Work is such a
worthwhile organization and I’m so grateful that I was able to
benefit from your caring and your skilled professionalism. The
support to women and anyone out of work in this economy is
an invaluable contribution to our community! Thanks again
and the very best to everyone at WAW.”
More Client Success
Bonita Pearl reported
back to us that she
found employment as a
court clerk scanner. She
is hoping the job leads
to full time and said
“Women At Work” has
been a great support for
me in my hard times.”
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We Asked Our Career Counselors
About Their Own Career Path
Women At Work’s two talented, well-equipped career counselors
talk about the influences in their lives.
Mayra Basteris
Career changes I’ve made:
I initially worked in the entertainment
industry/music business, primarily in public
relations. As exciting as this field was, I
realized I wasn’t passionate about it, so I
began exploring my idea of a more “fulfilling”
career. I wanted to positively impact people’s
lives in some capacity, so I decided to
pursue a rewarding career in the social services field. Since then,
I’ve done employment/career counseling at various non-profit
organizations, helping others discover their own meaningful jobs
and careers.
Why I became a Career Counselor:
Because I’d experienced the challenges of changing careers and
job searching firsthand, I felt I could relate to and guide other
career changers and job seekers through the process. As a Career
Counselor, I can offer suggestions, feedback, and share tips and
resources with clients both individually and in workshops.
What I enjoy about my work with clients:
I like working with people of different backgrounds. Since no two
clients are the same, I tailor my approach to each individual’s
needs. I enjoy encouraging clients to work hard and remain
patient, persistent and hopeful during the process. I also try to
motivate and empower clients by teaching them to identify and
emphasize their strengths and achievements. I love seeing a
client’s sense of accomplishment when they’ve made progress on
their goals. And it’s always gratifying to hear when a client has
successfully met their objectives by applying some of the tools I’ve
taught them.
Diane Woodard
Career changes I’ve made:
I moved from development of a non-profit
endowment program to customer support and
training in proprietary software firms, then to
instructional design in banking, and finally to
career counseling. Nothing suited me as well
as my current work.
Why I became a Career Counselor:
I had always asked others, “What did you used to do?” and
“What would you like to do?” I’m fascinated by how the world
of work keeps evolving over time. My latest observation is that
many people, not just classic entrepreneurs, are considering self-
employment.
What I enjoy about my work with clients:
It’s exciting to help others identify what they want to do and craft
a plan for achieving their goals. For most clients the biggest
challenge involves overcoming their fears and self-doubts. It’s
especially rewarding to see a person find a way to become self-
supporting after “just getting by.”
Diane Woodard joined Women At Work in 2007, but she also completed her
internship with us years earlier.
El Programa
de Latinas. Servicios en Español
W
omen at Work ORIENTACIÓN para el
sigue ofreciendo
PROGRAMA de LATINAS
varios servicios
que benefician a las/ Cada miércoles
los que están buscando 10:30 am (en punto)- 11:30 am
trabajo en el mercado No.es.necesario.registrarse.con.anticipacion
de hoy y durante la
crisis económica. El
(La Pintoresca)
Women At Work también proporciona servicios de
programa ayuda a
empleo en español en la biblioteca La Pintoresca.
mejorar las posibilidades
La biblioteca La Pintoresca esta situada en 1355
de empleo para Latinas
North Raymond Avenue, Pasadena. Una cita es
de bajos recursos con
necesaria para poder hablar con una consejera.
barreras culturales y/o
Pueden llamar directamente a la biblioteca al (626)
lingüísticas. Servicios
744-7268 para reservar su cita.
son gratuitos e incluyen Todas las clases comienzan a las
el asesoramiento en
español, ayuda con la
¡Regístrese para una 12 de la tarde y terminan a la 1:30 pm
búsqueda de trabajo, y Clase de Computación!
clases de computación Las clases de computación se reúnen por una
en español. Durante las hora y media cada miércoles de 12:00pm (en
ENERO 2011 Clase
consultas individuales punto) a 1:30pm. Pedimos que se registren con
anticipación. Se pueden matricular llamando a Fecha
con la consejera,
los clientes podrán su consejera o inscribiendose en el escritorio de Elementos Basicos de Computadoras 1/5
compartir su frustración, recepcion. Introduccion a Word 1/12
encontrar motivación y Introduccion al Internet 1/19
• Clases son GRATIS para las que están
aprender las estrategias registradas en el Programa de Latinas. Correo Electronico 1/26
para encontrar trabajo.
• Clases cuestan $30 (por clase) para las personas
que no están registradas en el Programa de FEBRERO 2011
Para recibir más
Latinas. Si desean inscribirse en el Programa de Clase Fecha
información acerca
de nuestros servicios Latinas para recibir clases gratuitas, por favor Buscando Trabajo en el Internet 1 2/2
valiosos ofrecidos a vengan a nuestra Orientación del Programa De Buscando Trabajo en el Internet 2 2/9
través del Programa Latinas. Elementos Basicos de Computadoras 2/16
de Latinas, le Elementos Básicos de Computadoras –.Para la Introduccion a Word 2/23
recomendamos que persona que nunca ha usado una computadora. Esta
vengan a la Orientación clase es una introducción a la computación. MARZO 2011
del Programa de Latinas
Introducción a Word –.Instrucción en como usar Clase Fecha
ofrecida cada miércoles.
el procesador de textos Microsoft Word. Aprenda Introduccion al Internet 3/2
Si uno está buscando
a crear un resumen de trabajo, cartas, anuncios, y Correo Electronico 3/9
trabajo y necesita ayuda
otros documentos usando este programa. Buscando Trabajo en el Internet 1 3/16
en español, podrá
Requisito: Elementos Básicos de Computadoras Buscando Trabajo en el Internet 2 3/26
compartir información
y la habilidad de escribir a máquina. Elementos Basicos de Computadoras 3/30
acerca de trabajos, su
búsqueda de empleo, Introducción al Internet –.Aprenda lo básico
y las oportunidades para empezar a usar y navegar el Internet (“la ABRIL 2011
educativas. Las red”) en su búsqueda de empleo y/o para obtener Clase Fecha
orientaciones del información. Introduccion a Word 4/6
programa continúan Correo Electrónico –.Aprenda lo básico para crear Introduccion al Internet 4/13
semanal para informar y usar su propio correo electrónico. Correo Electronico 4/20
al público sobre los
Buscando Empleo en el Internet –.Aprenda como Buscando Trabajo en el Internet 1 4/27
servicios gratuitos y los
requisitos necesarios y donde buscar trabajos y anunciar su negocio
para calificar. usando la red. Requisito: Introducción al Internet.

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W omen
at
Work BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2010 NEW!.
President Julie Jaross Linda Wah
Pixie Boyden Vice President Trustee
Assoc. Dir. Admin. Inter Valley Escrow Pasadena Community
College

ACADEMY
Computing
Loyola Law School Kathleen Kavanagh
Vice President Nadine Washington
Vice President Union Bank Program Coordinator
City of Pasadena,
Marsha V. Rood
Principal Marge Leighton
Commission on the Career services and business
Urban Reinventions Community Volunteer
Status of Women
training for individuals
Secretary Ellie MacMullin
Wendy Welch-Keller and companies
Vice President
Louellen Tschopp Human Resources
Community Volunteer Consultant
Community Bank
For over 30 years Women At Work
Verdugo Workforce
Cyndee Whitney, Ph.D has successfully provided
Treasurer
Barbara Martinoff
Human Resources Manager
highly-skilled training.
Ann T. Hight Retired,
City of Pasadena
Community Volunteer
Long Range Planning We now offer training to businesses
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Directors Angie O’Brien with customized courses
Carolyn Barber Community Volunteer tailored to the needs of the
Principal,
Chief Compliance Officer Uma Shrivastava company and individual employees.
Clifford Swan Investment Senior Vice-President
Counsel Bank of America Equip employees with the
Debbie Heap Vera Teller, Ph.D. up-to-date skills they need.
Retired, Financial Planner Lecture/Assoc. Professor
Cal State Univ. See page 8 for details
Dominguez Hills

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Women At Work
3871 East Colorado Blvd.
Non-Profit Org.
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Work
Pasadena, CA 91107
at PAID
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31 Years of Commitment
Women At Work is a career and job resource center with
a mission to help women reach their full employment and
earnings potential in a supportive environment.

www.womenatwork.org
626-796-6870
A Career and Job Resource Center
3871 East Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 7:00 pm
2nd Saturday of each month 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
626-796-6870
La Pintoresca Branch Library
Fresh Start Tuesday by appt. 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
1355 No. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103
626-744-7268 Se habla Español

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