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SUMMARY:Goal-Setting & Reflection for Halfway Through 2026
DESCRIPTION:It's roughly the halfway point of the calendar year! It's a great time to take a moment to reflect on your progress\, set goals for the future\, and keep yourself accountable to make the changes you want to make. Whether your goals revolve around your career or some other facet of your life\, come carve out some time to plan for the life you want to have in the second half of 2026.
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/goal-setting-reflection-for-halfway-through-2026/
CATEGORIES:Project EM
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SUMMARY:The World of Side Hustles
DESCRIPTION:Looking for work or want to earn extra income? This workshop is for you! Whether you're between jobs or simply looking to boost your earnings\, a side hustle can be a powerful step toward financial stability.
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/the-world-of-side-hustles-3/
CATEGORIES:Project EM
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SUMMARY:ChatGPT for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Join JVS Careers and Project EM on Monday\, July 13th at 1:00 PM to learn how YOU can utilize Chat GPT to help you with your job search. This is a powerful tool that can save you time\, improve your content\, and suggest ideas.
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/chatgpt-for-beginners/
CATEGORIES:Project EM
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SUMMARY:NETGroup: COO’s / #2’s
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Strategic Alignment and KPI Integration: Building Capacity and Driving Change \nWe are going to have the fantastic\, shortened version of the PowerNET 2026 session presented by Ann Thoresen\, our cochair\, focused on the fundamentals of establishing and integrating Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across an agency. \nTogether\, we will explore how organizations can create shared language around performance\, develop meaningful dashboards and standardized reporting practices\, and strengthen alignment among staff and leadership teams. We will also discuss critical factors in defining effective KPIs\, strategies for building organizational capacity\, and lessons learned from managing change throughout the process. \nThis will be an opportunity to share experiences\, ask questions\, and learn from colleagues who are working to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day operational realities. \n \nThis program is made possible by the generous support of Evolve Giving Group\, a full-service nonprofit consulting firm with deep roots in the Jewish communal space. Through a collaborative partnership with network member agencies\, Evolve partners with you from idea to implementation in support of your organization’s fundraising\, executive search and recruitment\, and board and leadership development efforts.
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/netgroup-coos-2s-10/
CATEGORIES:NETGroup
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SUMMARY:Caffeinate Your Career
DESCRIPTION:Join Jason Hopper\, Career Coach with Jewish Family Service of Dallas when he discusses the interview process: What Really Happens! \nIt’s easy to join us live! Go to the JFS Dallas home page on LinkedIn\, and click the follow button. Click the tab for events\, and find Caffeinate Your Career\, and click the “attend” button. You’re done! You’ll be notified at 10:00 CST when we go live and you can chat any questions to us! Or just hang out in the chat and network with others! \nOr\, visit the link included in this posting to register.
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/caffeinate-your-career-4/
CATEGORIES:Project EM
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SUMMARY:Employment Cultural Orientation for Refugees and Newcomers- WITH ARABIC INTERPRETATION
DESCRIPTION:ENGLISH WITH ARABIC INTERPRETATION \nWhether you are ready to work in the United States or preparing for future employment\, join us for a workshop to learn more about workplace expectations\, cultural norms\, and professional dynamics in the American workforce. \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n• Job search strategies and interview tips\n• Employment documents and onboarding\n• Workplace expectations and your rights\n• US workplace cultural norms \nWho Should Attend:\n• Refugees and newcomers preparing\nto or already working in the US\n• Staff and case managers who\nsupport newcomers
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/employment-cultural-orientation-for-refugees-and-newcomers-with-arabic-interpretation/
CATEGORIES:Project EM
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SUMMARY:Network Communication Connector Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join us for NCC Office Hours! This informal\, bi-monthly session is your space to connect with fellow Network Communications Connectors\, ask questions\, share updates\, and get support in amplifying your agency’s connection to The Network. Drop in as you’re able—no agenda\, just open conversation\, and helpful resources from The Network team. \nFor more information on the NCC program or to register to join\, please email Jasmine Medoff\, VP of Marketing & Communications.
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/network-communication-connector-office-hours/2026-07-14/
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SUMMARY:NETGroup: Domestic Violence Collaborative NETGroup
DESCRIPTION:Topic: TBD
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/netgroup-domestic-violence-collaborative-netgroup-13/
CATEGORIES:NETGroup
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SUMMARY:Virtual Interview Practice Program (VIP2)
DESCRIPTION:The Virtual Interview Practice Program offers you a realistic practice interview to help you prepare for real job interviews. \nJason Hopper at Jewish Family Service of Dallas coordinates this program.   \nIf you are interested in participating\, please contact Jason Hopper directly at jhopper@jfsdallas.org and he will let you know your next steps and when a spot is available.   \nThese are offered on Tuesdays at 1:00 CST time.
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/virtual-interview-practice-program-vip2/2026-07-14/
CATEGORIES:Project EM
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SUMMARY:NETTalk: PowerNET Replay Series Building Community Resilience Through Multi-Agency Crisis Response
DESCRIPTION:Miss PowerNET? Missed PowerNET? Continue the PowerNET experience- or start it here!\nThe PowerNET Replay Workshop Series brings the energy and insight of our annual conference directly to your screen. This special NETTalk series features eight of the highest-rated sessions from PowerNET 2026\, presented again by the original speakers for those who couldn’t attend the conference\, missed a concurrent session\, or want another opportunity to engage with the content. \nDesigned for nonprofit professionals\, agency leaders\, and changemakers in Jewish human services\, these replay sessions offer the same impactful learning\, practical strategies\, and thought-provoking discussions that resonated with PowerNET attendees. \nWhether you’re advancing leadership strategies\, exploring innovation\, or working to strengthen your agency’s impact\, PowerNET Replay is here to keep the conversation\, and the momentum\, going. \nBuilding Community Resilience Through Multi-Agency Crisis Response\nJuly 14th\, 2:00-3:15pm ET \nThis workshop will address the challenges and best practices of planning and coordinating trauma informed crisis response within the Jewish community\, with emphasis on creating vital strategic partnerships. Trauma is far more common than often acknowledged. Nearly 60% of adults report having lived through at least one traumatic event\, and more than 65% of children experience trauma by age 16. Whether it is a painful but expected loss or a sudden\, devastating crisis\, no one is fully insulated from life’s most challenging moments. This leaves too many susceptible to developing post-traumatic stress disorder or other long-term impacts of trauma\, unless timely\, specific\, resiliency-focused intervention is provided. \nIn recent years\, Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit (JFS Detroit) has been a leading force in responding to community crises\, offering immediate intervention and support during times of distress. From sudden tragedies to targeted threats\, JFS has been instrumental in providing assistance when it is needed the most. In order to meet the increased demand for support\, JFS formalized a Crisis Response program in 2022 aimed at delivering intervention to individuals impacted by critical events within 48 hours. To train agency staff\, JFS developed a training curriculum in collaboration with the Israeli Trauma Coalition (ITC) and the International Trauma Resiliency Center of Sderot\, designed to provide participants with the skills and tools to decrease the long-term impact of trauma. As the need for crisis response intervention continues to grow\, and to ensure sustainability and build overall community resilience\, JFS has trained professionals from other Jewish communal organizations\, synagogues\, partner agencies\, and volunteers. \nIn collaboration with Jewish Federation of Detroit\, Jewish Community Security\, Inc.\, Hatzalah of Michigan\, and FEMA\, JFS Detroit has been strengthening community preparedness for crises and mass-casualty incidents from natural disasters to targeted acts of antisemitism. JFS Detroit has championed integrating mental health and crisis response expertise into these efforts\, ensuring that the approach supports both immediate safety and long-term emotional recovery. In partnership with local law enforcement and the American Red Cross\, JFS Detroit is helping build rapid response protocols that reduce harm\, accelerate healing\, and reinforce trauma resilience across the Jewish community. \nAttendees will gain knowledge on trauma impact\, best practices in developing a crisis response training curriculum\, developing strategic partnerships\, and addressing special considerations unique to the Jewish Community. \nPresented by: \n\nLynn Breuer\, Senior Director of Community Outreach & Wellness\, Jewish Family Service of Metro Detroit\n\n \n\nDini Peterson\, LMSW\, Chief Program Officer\, Mental Health & Safety Net Services\, Jewish Family Service of Metro Detroit\n\n \nAdvocacy in Action: Creating & Operationalizing Policy Agendas\nAugust 11th\, 1:00-2:00pm ET \nNetwork member agencies are engaging in advocacy efforts at the federal\, state\, and local levels with higher stakes than ever before. With millions (or billions) of dollars in funding for human services at stake and significant new developments each day\, it’s critical to adopt agenda discipline. We simply cannot sit at every table at once\, and when a core program is threatened\, leaders must act fast to activate their advocates and implement a strategic approach to their efforts. Central to all of this is the crafting and adoption of an organizational advocacy priority agenda – a document laying out the most critical service areas and needs. This document\, which should be updated annually\, can then serve as the organization’s guide in identifying and executing advocacy strategies.  Participants in this workshop will learn about different agenda-setting models\, hear from peer organizations on their process to set priorities and engage lay and professional stakeholders\, as well as\, lessons learned from putting agenda priorities into advocacy action. Participants will also discover how to advance policy priorities with elected and appointed officials without crossing into lobbying\, which is more tightly restricted for 501(c)3’s. Participants will leave with templates and a process guide on how to begin these critical steps with their professional and Board colleagues in their home communities. \nPresented by: \n\nTodd Schenk\, CEO Jewish Social Service Agency of Metro Washington\n\n \n\nJonathan Schrag\, Vice President\, Public Policy and Advocacy\, The Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies\n\n \nBelonging Without Compromise: Consortium Models for Serving “Jewish &” Communities\nAugust 25th\, 1:00-2:15pm ET \nHosted by The Clinical Professionals NETGroup\, Clinical Directors/Supervisors NETGroup\, and the Youth & Family Clinical NETGroup \nThis workshop will explore the barriers faced by marginalized groups within the Jewish community\, with particular attention to LGBTQ individuals. Participants will engage in guided personal reflection and anti-bias work\, examine practical strategies for advancing inclusion at the organizational level\, and explore how to build a city-wide consortium of Jewish organizations committed to meaningful inclusivity and support for marginalized community members. \nPresented by: \n\nHadar Dohn\, Managing Director\, JQ International\n\n \n\nGalia Godel\, Program Manager\, LGBTQ Initiative & Organizer of J.Proud\, Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia\n\n \nGoing Live with Impact: Using Social Media Livestreams to Educate and Inspire\nSeptember 9th\, 1:00-2:00pm ET \nIn an increasingly digital world\, human service organizations are expected to reach\, educate\, and mobilize their audiences far beyond traditional events or newsletters. Yet many agencies struggle with how to present sensitive topics authentically\, engage professionals alongside community members\, and translate social media activity into measurable impact. This workshop will explore how the Jewish Fertility Foundation (JFF) built its successful Instagram Live series connecting fertility professionals\, innovators\, and individuals with lived experience to a broad audience eager for education and inspiration. Participants will learn how JFF curates credible voices\, protects the dignity of personal stories\, and balances medical expertise with accessibility. Key topics include: selecting and preparing guests\, framing complex or sensitive issues for a public audience\, promoting sessions for maximum attendance or re-watches\, and using live content to spark ongoing engagement with donors\, partners\, and volunteers. We will also discuss common challenges\, such as safeguarding privacy\, handling misinformation in real time\, and sustaining consistent programming with limited staff capacity\, and offer practical solutions JFF has developed. Attendees will leave with a step-by-step playbook for designing\, promoting\, and producing their own live social media series. The approach is low-cost\, replicable\, and adaptable for any cause area\, providing a powerful\, scalable way to elevate expert knowledge\, human stories\, and organizational impact in the human services sector. \nPresented by: \n\nJulie Cohen\, Senior Manager\, Jewish Fertility Foundation\n\n \nEverything Changed – Including Me: A Shared Conversation on Change Leadership\nSeptember 15th\, 1:00-2:00pm ET \nChange management is often presented as a neat sequence of steps. But anyone who’s lived it knows better: it’s messy\, unpredictable\, and deeply personal. Over the past five years\, I’ve led my nonprofit through major transformation: changes to the funding models\, digitization\, evolving programs\, changing the physical layout\, and shifts in the culture. It’s been exhilarating and exhausting\, humbling and rewarding…and I’m still in it. This workshop is an invitation to explore that experience together. It’s for anyone who is leading change\, bracing for it\, recovering from it\, or trying to make sense of what it has meant for them as a leader and as a person. I’ll share the story of our organizational transformation (the real one\, not the polished version). You’ll hear about the resistance I faced in transforming JEM from a charity to a thriving social enterprise. I’ll talk about what worked\, what failed\, the rocky road to hitting some meaningful KPIs\, and how I was transformed in the process. Perhaps you’ll see your own experience reflected in mine. But this isn’t just my story. I want to hear yours\, too: your moments of triumph and doubt\, your unexpected lessons\, your failures that became memorable learning moments. My hope is that by sharing our stories\, we’ll be reminded that leading change is not about perfection. Rather\, it’s about courage\, connection\, and growth. \nThis session is for: \n• Anyone currently leading a change process \n• Anyone anticipating change and feeling nervous (or excited) about it \n• Anyone who’s burned out\, frustrated\, or ready to give up \n• Anyone who’s come out the other side…wiser\, maybe a little scarred\, but stronger \n• Anyone who wants to be seen and validated for what they’ve lived through \n• Anyone who wants to learn\, reflect\, and contribute to a community of real\, imperfect change leaders \nThe takeaways include a clearer sense of how change transforms organizations and leaders; validation and support from peers walking similar paths; practical and emotional strategies for sustaining change leadership; and a renewed sense of community and courage. \nIf you’ve ever thought\, “I didn’t know this would change me so much\,” this workshop is for you. \nPresented by: \n\nMaia Cooper\, Executive Director\, JEM Workshop\n\n \nStronger Together—A Innovative Model for Staff Engagement for Organizational Excellence\nSeptember 23rd\, 2:00-3:00pm ET \nHosted by the HR Professionals NETGroup \nThe “Stronger Together—Innovative Staff Engagement for Organizational Excellence” workshop spotlights how Gulf Coast JFCS transformed its culture through staff-driven initiatives\, offering valuable lessons for the human service sector. Participants will learn how the Stronger Together committee addressed key challenges such as high turnover\, staff burnout\, and inclusivity\, especially in settings with limited resources. \nThe session covers topics including effective onboarding\, wellness programming\, flexible work arrangements\, and diversity advocacy—practical solutions that resulted in reduced turnover and boosted staff satisfaction. Through interactive presentations\, attendees will explore barriers to engagement\, discover ways to measure the impact of their efforts\, and discuss strategies to secure leadership buy-in and funding. \nAttendees will leave with actionable frameworks designed for easy replication or customization in their own agencies\, no matter their size or capacity. By sharing proven approaches and lessons learned\, the workshop empowers human service professionals to foster resilient\, supportive\, and inclusive workplaces. The Stronger Together model demonstrates that meaningful organizational change is possible\, sustainable\, and scalable—providing participants with the inspiration and practical means to champion excellence in their own teams. \n“Stronger Together” is a Network Innovation Exchange Winner for 2025! Learn more about the Innovation Exchange. \nPresented by: \n\nMelanie Brady\, Vice President of Children and Family Services\, Gulf Coast Jewish Family & Community Services\n\n \nResilience-Focused Leadership: Building Thriving Teams in Jewish Human Service Organizations\nOctober 6th\, 1:00-2:15pm ET \nIn today’s complex landscape of Jewish human service work\, leaders face unprecedented challenges managing teams exposed to trauma\, crisis\, and ongoing community stress. From supporting individuals affected by antisemitism and global conflicts to addressing everyday human suffering\, organizational leaders must cultivate resilience—not as a reactive measure\, but as a proactive\, preventive framework embedded in daily operations. This interactive workshop introduces NATAL’s resilience model\, developed through decades of supporting Israeli communities through continuous trauma. Participants will move beyond crisis management to learn how resilience-focused leadership prevents burnout\, reduces PTSD symptoms\, and sustains high-performing teams even amid adversity. \nKey challenges addressed: \n• Recognizing early warning signs of burnout\, vicarious trauma\, and PTSD in team members before they escalate \n• Managing employees who witness and absorb human pain daily without compromising their wellbeing or organizational effectiveness \n• Maintaining team stability and performance during community crises and ongoing stressors \n• Creating sustainable self-care cultures rather than one-time wellness initiatives \nPractical tools and strategies participants will gain: \n• Concrete daily practices for leaders and their teams \n• Red flag identification protocols for recognizing when employees need intervention \n• Conversation frameworks for addressing mental health concerns with sensitivity and effectiveness \n• Implementation blueprints for embedding resilience routines\, rituals\, and organizational practices \n• Differentiation strategies for various trauma types affecting Jewish service organizations: vicarious trauma\, secondary trauma\, shared community trauma\, and continuous stress exposure \nWhether leading a small team or an enterprise organization\, participants will discover that resilience-focused leadership is not an add-on to existing responsibilities—it’s a transformative approach that strengthens organizational culture\, improves retention\, and ensures leaders can sustain their mission for the long term. \nPresented by: \n\nHila Shvoron\, Deputy CEO\, Director of Community Resiliency\, NATAL: Israel Trauma & Resiliency Center\n\n \n\nSharon Yeheskel-Oron\, Director\, NATAL Global\, NATAL: Israel Trauma & Resiliency Center\n\n \nTensions and Alignment: The relationship between funders and service providers\nOctober 22nd\, 1:00-2:00pm ET \nHosted by the Development Professionals NETGroup \nAny service providing agency seeks out funders to support their work and for most of us in the Jewish social service world\, we partner with funders from within the Jewish community as well as outside the Jewish community like government funding and corporate foundations. These relationships always have enough alignment to lead to funding – but there is inevitably tension in the relationship too. In this session\, JIAS Toronto and two of our funders will speak candidly about some of these tensions: \n– Storytelling: who has the right to tell the stories of our clients and work? Everyone is telling the stories of clients and services – the agencies\, the funders\, community partners\, and everyone we interact with. Who has the right to tell the story? What story is appropriate to tell? \n– Red Lines: what do we do if funders have particular positions or guidelines that are not perfectly aligned with the funded agency? Every funder has been faced with an agency they want to fund for a particular project; however\, there is a value misalignment that may upset board members or conflict with the funder’s guidelines. What happens in these situations for both parties? And as we grow and change as organizations\, our narratives change\, both grantees and funders. How do we check (and do we?) if we still have enough in common and there is no misalignment on the fundamentals. \n– Reporting: what can a funder ask for\, what do they have a right to know? It’s not unheard of for an agency to get a new request from a funder for data or stories partway through a granting period. Do you always need to say yes? \n– Service Delivery Preferences: funders sometimes want to influence how a program or service is delivered and by whom. \nWhen a funder has a strong opinion about how the services should be delivered or which staff or partners should or should not be involved\, what does a grantee do to maintain funding and also maintain control of their work? The session will address these common tensions\, give examples of how both sides of the funding relationship address these issues\, and leave space for discussion on how we can address these tensions as a sector. \nPresented by: \n\nNaomi Kramer. Senior Manager\, Development\, JIAS Toronto\n\n \n\nJoshua Otis\, Senior Director\, Social Services and Community\, UJA Federation of Greater Toronto\n\n \n\nStacey Helpert\, President\, Stacey Helpert – Strategic Philanthropy
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/nettalk-powernet-replay-series-building-community-resilience-through-multi-agency-crisis-response/
CATEGORIES:NETTalk
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk: Interview Skills That Get You Hired
DESCRIPTION:Landing the job starts with nailing the interview. Whether you're entering the workforce for the first time or returning after a break\, this workshop will equip you with the skills and confidence to make a lasting impression.
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/lets-talk-interview-skills-that-get-you-hired/
CATEGORIES:Project EM
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SUMMARY:ReStart: Resilience Reclaimed: Interviews\, Communication & Boundaries *This workshop is for Survivors of Domestic Abuse
DESCRIPTION:This workshop helps survivors of domestic violence rebuild confidence for those who have experienced emotional and verbal abuse. Through practical exercises and supportive guidance\, you'll address imposter syndrome\, embrace your strengths\, and gain essential interview skills. You'll also learn effective communication\, assertiveness\, and boundary-setting techniques to reclaim your voice and advocate for yourself in both personal and professional settings.
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/restart-resilience-reclaimed-interviews-communication-boundaries-this-workshop-is-for-survivors-of-domestic-abuse-3/
CATEGORIES:Project EM
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SUMMARY:NETGroup: Chief Financial Officers
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Audits\, Accountability\, and Organizational Strength \nAudits are often viewed as a compliance requirement — but they can also serve as valuable tools for strengthening organizational transparency\, financial oversight\, risk management\, and stakeholder confidence. \nJoin us to explore the audit process\, common challenges\, lessons learned\, and strategies for making audits more productive and less stressful for staff and leadership alike. \nWe’ll discuss: \n\nPreparing for annual audits and staying audit-ready year-round\nStrengthening internal controls and financial processes\nManaging auditor relationships and communication\nCommon findings and how agencies are addressing them\nThe role audits play in building trust with boards\, funders\, and the community\nTips for reducing stress and improving coordination across departments\n\nAs always\, this will also be an opportunity to connect with peers\, share experiences\, and exchange ideas with colleagues facing many of the same financial and operational realities. \nWe hope you’ll join us for this important conversation! \n \nThis program is made possible by the generous support of CompanyMileage\, a leading provider of mileage reimbursement software to the not-for profit human services sector. Through point-to-point calculations\, integration with major accounting platforms\, and user-friendly mobile applications\, CompanyMileage virtually eliminates issues created by traditional odometer readings.
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/netgroup-chief-financial-officers-10/
CATEGORIES:NETGroup
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SUMMARY:NETGroup: Workforce Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Topic: New Workforce Resource: Occupational Mobility Explorer \nThe Occupational Mobility Explorer (OME) from the Federal Reserve Banks of Philadelphia and Cleveland allows users to examine potential career paths by visualizing how skills needed for lower-paying jobs can transfer to similar jobs with higher pay in the same local market. This session will provide an overview of the OME tool\, data sources\, and functionalities as well as discuss emerging skills-based research based on the OME data. \nSpeaker: Kyle Fee serves as a policy advisor on the Community Development team with the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. In this role\, he conducts applied research related to economic and workforce development issues in the Fourth District. Dr. Fee co-developed the Occupational Mobility Explorer and leads research and engagement efforts related to the tool.
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/netgroup-workforce-professionals-8/
CATEGORIES:NETGroup
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SUMMARY:How to Excel During Phone Screens and Job Interviews
DESCRIPTION:Great phone screens\, face-to-face and Zoom job interviews all require sound preparation and an understanding of what's important to the person conducting the interview. It also necessitates your ability to convey confidence\, subject matter expertise and the art of storytelling. There are a lot of things that job seekers can do to make them a preferred candidate and this webinar will cover some of them. \nHere are a few questions that candidates continually ask about job interviews:\n– What do I need to understand about the interviewer in order to come across as a strong candidate?\n– How do I communicate my value so that it quickly captures interest?\n– How can I stand out from other candidates being considered?\n– What can I do to make myself more memorable and more likeable? \nDuring this webinar NSENG Founder & CEO\, Marty Gilbert will share some very tactical tips that can make a big positive difference in the way that the interviewer perceives you and your background. \nHere are some of the topics that will be covered:\n– Key objectives of every interview\n– The biggest challenges of each type of interview and how you can overcome them\n– Preparation that can make your performance more convincing\n– Perspectives from the hiring manager– how they think\, feel and decide\n– How LinkedIn research can deliver great background on each interviewer\n– An artificial intelligence (AI) tool that gives you a personality assessment of the interviewer before you ever meet\n– Why Zoom interviews are a great way to make great first impressions\n– The most important question for you to ask at the beginning of the interview\n– Proactive actions to make yourself more memorable and more likeable \nThere will be 20 minutes of open networking with fellow job seekers after the presentation.
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/how-to-excel-during-phone-screens-and-job-interviews/
CATEGORIES:Project EM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T150000
DTSTAMP:20260613T121455
CREATED:20251028T154233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T180336Z
UID:10005213-1784210400-1784214000@networkjhsa.org
SUMMARY:NETGroup: Home Care Administrators
DESCRIPTION:Topic: When Compliance Competes with Compassion \nIn today’s home care environment\, administrators are constantly navigating the tension between meeting regulatory requirements and delivering truly person-centered care. Policies\, documentation\, and audits are essential—but they don’t always align neatly with the real-life needs of clients and families. \nHow do we ensure compliance without losing the human touch that defines our work? \nIn this session\, we’ll explore: \n\nReal-world situations where regulations and client needs don’t align—and how agencies are responding Strategies for supporting staff when they feel caught between “doing it right” and “doing what feels right”\nApproaches to maintaining dignity\, flexibility\, and compassion within structured systems How to communicate decisions to families and staff when compliance must take precedence Ways to foster a culture that values both accountability and empathy\n\nThis conversation will offer a space to share challenges\, insights\, and practical approaches to navigating one of the most complex aspects of home care leadership. \nWe look forward to learning from one another.
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/netgroup-home-care-administrators-12/
CATEGORIES:NETGroup
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T150000
DTSTAMP:20260613T121455
CREATED:20260608T141638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T174947Z
UID:10006085-1784210400-1784214000@networkjhsa.org
SUMMARY:How to Get Smart About Credit
DESCRIPTION:Understanding unsecured lending vs secured lending\, ie\, credit cards\, lines of credit\, debt consolidation loans\, car loans\, and interest rates.  Join Jewish Family Service and Dallas Capital Bank in this very informative webinar via Zoom.
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/how-to-get-smart-about-credit/
CATEGORIES:Project EM
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T121455
CREATED:20260610T180625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T200158Z
UID:10006088-1784214000-1784217600@networkjhsa.org
SUMMARY:Using AI in Your Job Search
DESCRIPTION:AI has changed job search.  Join Career Coach Jason Hopper when he discusses how to use AI to be successful in your job search.  You'll learn how to navigate AI interviews\, resume tools\, and how to get an employer's email address. \nIn person:  Plano Workforce 1101\, Resource Drive Plano 75074 \nNo registration required\, just show up.
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/using-ai-in-your-job-search/
CATEGORIES:Project EM
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T121455
CREATED:20260114T215921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T183652Z
UID:10005810-1784293200-1784296800@networkjhsa.org
SUMMARY:Empowerment & Motivational Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Mastering Your Mindset for a Successful Career Journey\nThe job search is more than just a series of applications; it is a test of resilience\, patience\, and self-belief. While the external world presents its own obstacles\, the internal challenges\, our self-talk\, our emotions\, and our mindset\, often play the biggest role in our success. \nThis virtual workshop is designed to help you peel back the layers of your current job search experience. We will move beyond the surface-level hurdles to explore how your perspective and emotional management can become your greatest tools for professional and personal growth. \nWorkshop Goals\nIn this session\, we will work together to:\nAudit Your Internal Narrative: Develop a critical perspective on your current challenges\, examining how your thought processes and self-talk impact your progress. \nMaster Emotional Regulation: Gain a deeper understanding of how to manage and control your emotions when faced with the "No's" and the silence of a challenging job market.\nBuild Unshakable Resilience: Acquire specific\, actionable strategies and tools to transform your mindset into one of peaceful determination. \nFuel Your Pursuit: Shift from a place of "trying to survive" to a place of "thriving with intent" during your career transition.  \nWho Should Attend?\nAnyone currently navigating a career transition who feels stuck\, discouraged\, or simply wants to sharpen their mental edge to ensure their next move is their best move.\nLocation: Virtual (Link provided upon registration)
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/empowerment-motivational-workshop-series/2026-07-17/
CATEGORIES:Project EM
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260725
DTSTAMP:20260613T121455
CREATED:20260518T143200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T143211Z
UID:10006046-1784505600-1784937599@networkjhsa.org
SUMMARY:Professional Study Visit to Hogeweyk Dementia Village in Amsterdam
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to share an extraordinary\, exclusive opportunity for Network members to travel overseas and experience one of the most innovative models of dementia care in the world. \nBack by popular demand\, The Network is once again offering an exclusive training seminar at The Hogeweyk\, known globally as “the Dementia Village\,” located just outside Amsterdam. \n📅 Dates: July 20–24\, 2026\n📍 Location: Amsterdam area\, The Netherlands \nRegister Here \nThis immersive five-day program offers unparalleled access with three full days inside The Hogeweyk\, a rare opportunity to learn directly from the internationally recognized team pioneering person-centered dementia care. \nDon’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to experience the world’s first dementia village and bring proven\, person-centered innovations back to your community. \nWhy This Seminar is Exceptional\n\nUnprecedented Access: Three immersive days inside The Hogeweyk exploring innovative dementia care models in practice.\nHands-On Learning: Practical\, evidence-informed strategies designed to support meaningful culture change.\nGlobal Perspective: Learn from one of the world’s most respected models for dignified\, person-centered dementia care.\nReflection & Exchange: Connect with fellow professionals while exploring approaches that can strengthen care delivery in your own organization.\n\nWhat’s Included\n\nFull seminar program and materials\nFour nights’ accommodation in a 4-star hotel\nDaily transportation to and from The Hogeweyk\nGuided Amsterdam walking city tour\nThree lunches and three dinners\nCoffee breaks\, snacks\, and refreshments throughout the seminar\nDelegate kits and seminar materials\n\nRegistration Rates\n\nDouble Occupancy Room: $1\,100 USD per person\nSingle Occupancy Room: $1\,500 USD per person\n\nThe seminar is partially subsidized by the Textus Mentis Foundation\, helping make this unique international learning experience more accessible for participants. \nThis is our fourth Network delegation to The Hogeweyk\, and every time\, spots have filled quickly. \nWhat You’ll Bring Home\n\nPractical approaches to person-centered dementia care\nIdeas for creating more homelike\, engaging care environments\nStrategies to support culture change and staff engagement\nInspiration and actionable insights to strengthen services in your own community\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/professional-study-visit-to-hogeweyk-dementia-village-in-amsterdam/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T150000
DTSTAMP:20260613T121455
CREATED:20251105T200936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T145111Z
UID:10005272-1784642400-1784646000@networkjhsa.org
SUMMARY:NETGroup: Small-Midsize Agency CEOs ($500K-$2.5M)
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Open Discussion
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/netgroup-small-midsize-agency-ceos-500k-2-5m-7/
CATEGORIES:NETGroup
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T150000
DTSTAMP:20260613T121455
CREATED:20251202T175138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T165126Z
UID:10005554-1784642400-1784646000@networkjhsa.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Interview Practice Program (VIP2)
DESCRIPTION:The Virtual Interview Practice Program offers you a realistic practice interview to help you prepare for real job interviews. \nJason Hopper at Jewish Family Service of Dallas coordinates this program.   \nIf you are interested in participating\, please contact Jason Hopper directly at jhopper@jfsdallas.org and he will let you know your next steps and when a spot is available.   \nThese are offered on Tuesdays at 1:00 CST time.
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/virtual-interview-practice-program-vip2/2026-07-21/
CATEGORIES:Project EM
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T121455
CREATED:20251105T193701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T193701Z
UID:10005258-1784646000-1784649600@networkjhsa.org
SUMMARY:NETGroup: Newcomer NETGroup
DESCRIPTION:Topic: TBD
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/netgroup-newcomer-netgroup-10/
CATEGORIES:NETGroup
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T121455
CREATED:20250102T173719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T211922Z
UID:10005720-1784718000-1784721600@networkjhsa.org
SUMMARY:Job Search with a Disability
DESCRIPTION:A job search for job seekers with disabilities can present different challenges and questions that may not come up for others. Learn how to have a productive job search\, answer questions\, how and when to disclose a disability\, and what are reasonable accommodations. This presentation is for individuals with a disability\, parents/caregivers\, and professionals helping those with disabilities.
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/job-search-with-a-disability-2/2026-07-22/
CATEGORIES:Project EM
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T121455
CREATED:20260612T151120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T171139Z
UID:10006096-1784721600-1784725200@networkjhsa.org
SUMMARY:ReStart: Money Mindset & Budget Basics *This workshop is for Survivors of Domestic Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Survivors of domestic violence will have the opportunity to explore feelings about money\, learn how to recognize unhealthy money beliefs\, and establish a new healthy money mindset. Participants will learn how to create and manage a budget\, be able to identify essential expenses from “wants\,” and will establish saving goals.
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/restart-money-mindset-budget-basics-this-workshop-is-for-survivors-of-domestic-abuse-3/
CATEGORIES:Project EM
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T121455
CREATED:20251106T141701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T141701Z
UID:10005301-1784732400-1784736000@networkjhsa.org
SUMMARY:NETGroup: Evaluation Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Topic: TBD
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/netgroup-evaluation-professionals-21/
CATEGORIES:NETGroup
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T110000
DTSTAMP:20260613T121455
CREATED:20260518T134904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T192516Z
UID:10006055-1784800800-1784804400@networkjhsa.org
SUMMARY:Authentic Networking: Making Real Connections in a Digital World
DESCRIPTION:Let's be honest — networking can feel awkward\, transactional\, and sometimes just fake. But it doesn't have to be! Real networking is about building genuine relationships\, and when done right\, it can open doors you never even knew existed. This workshop will help you to learn how to start making connections that actually mean something — online and in person.
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/authentic-networking-making-real-connections-in-a-digital-world-3/
CATEGORIES:Project EM
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T121455
CREATED:20250821T130020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T143914Z
UID:10004835-1784808000-1784811600@networkjhsa.org
SUMMARY:NETDrop-In for Hebrew-Speaking Professionals 2026
DESCRIPTION:At this time of crisis impacting Israel\, The Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies is consciously creating space as part of all of its offerings to process together the implications of the war and its impact on us as professionals\, on our agencies\, and on our communities. \nThe Hebrew-Speaking Professionals NETDrop-In meets every two weeks on Thursdays from 12 pm-11 pm ET. \nFor more information and any questions\, please reach out to Limor Schwartz\, VP of Operations\, Innovation & Research at LSchwartz@networkjhsa.org. \nRegister Here
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/netdrop-in-for-hebrew-speaking-professionals-2026-14/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T121455
CREATED:20251028T160305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T200552Z
UID:10005219-1784808000-1784811600@networkjhsa.org
SUMMARY:NETGroup: Housing
DESCRIPTION:Topic: The Importance of Building Partnerships \nJoin colleagues from across housing programs to discuss how each agency builds partnerships with mission-aligned developers\, service providers\, and other entities and their importance in developing successful housing and related programs/services. Through sharing how different agencies approach and develop these relationships\, we hope to gain insights\, ideas\, and best practices that we can bring back to our teams to continue to grow strong housing programs and services.
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/netgroup-housing-4/
CATEGORIES:NETGroup
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T121455
CREATED:20260102T164308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T164309Z
UID:10002696-1785150000-1785153600@networkjhsa.org
SUMMARY:New Rules for the 2026 Job Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we explore the challenges of the 2026 job market and the strategies you need to secure your desired job. Key topics include the importance of applying quickly to job openings\, tailoring your resume to match job-specific requirements\, and leveraging networking to gain an edge with potential employers. By understanding and implementing these new rules\, you can navigate the job market more effectively and increase your chances of success.
URL:https://networkjhsa.org/event/new-rules-for-the-2024-job-market-2-3/2026-07-27/
CATEGORIES:Project EM
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