The Center’s LGBT Employment Services includes three major program areas:

• LGBT Employment Program - Employment services open to all LGBT job seekers and allies in the Bay Area
• LGBT Employment Program - Employment services open to all LGBT job seekers and allies in the Bay Area
• LGBT Job Fair Series – Three annual diversity recruitment job fairs that provide employers and job seekers the opportunity to recruit and network with qualified Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender professionals.

Ongoing Employment Services groups, workshops, and labs at the Center:

• LGBT Job Club: Every Tuesday from 10am to 11:30am at the Center. (Drop-in group)
• TEEI Trans Job Club: Every Wed. from 11am to 12pm at the Center. (Drop-in or RSVP with Christina at Christinar@sfcenter.org)
• Resume Lab: Every 2nd Thursday of the month from 3 to 5pm in the Cyber Center. (Open to all, RSVP at Christinar@sfcenter.org)
• Interview Lab: Every 4th Thursday of the month from 3 to 5pm in room Q-13. (Open to all, RSVP at Christinar@sfcenter.org

How to Get Started:
If you are job seeker interested in enrolling or learning more about the Center’s LGBT Employment or TEEI Program please email or call Christina Rodriquez to schedule an intake and assessment. After your intake and assessment you will meet one-on-one with an Employment Specialist for professional, tailored, and friendly job search support.

Job Seeker Contact: Christina Rodriquez, Employment Services Associate Christinar@sfcenter.org | t: 415-865-5614

LGBT Job Fair 2012 Series:
The Center is offering three diversity recruitment job fairs in 2012. The LGBT Job Fair Series provides employers and job seekers the opportunity to recruit and network with qualified Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender professionals. Employers participating in the series are also invited to attend our Diversity Inclusion Trainings, Employer Luncheons, and Employer Panels     

• Employers or service providers interested in participating with the Center’s LGBT Job Fair Series can email or call Clair Farley for further information about our programs and services. Contact: Clair Farley, Manager of Employment Services, email: Clairf@sfcenter.org | telephone: 415-865-5632.
• Job Seekers can pre-register for the next Job Fair and preparatory events at http://lgbtjobfairmarch2012.eventbrite.com/

The Center’s LGBT Job Fair Series is one of our longest running programs with over 5,000 community members and allies in attendance. In 2011, we celebrated our 25th LGBT Job Fair. We are committed to providing employers and job seekers a professional way to connect with diversity inclusive companies, in a wide range of fields and categories.

Save the Date!
LGBT Job Fair Series Schedule:

LGBT Job Fair
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
11:00 AM to 12 PM - Employer Diversity Training and Luncheon
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM - Job Fair

Transgender Job Fair & Healthcare Panel
Sponsored by the Transgender Economic Empowerment Initiative (TEEI)
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
11:00 AM to 12 PM - Employer Diversity Training and Luncheon
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM - Job Fair

TLGB Job Fair
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
11:00 AM to 12 PM - Employer Diversity Training and Luncheon
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM - Job Fair

More Information:
LGBT Employment Program - The Center’s LGBT Employment Programs offer a range of services and workshops tailored to support LGBT job seekers. Services included: One-on-one job search support, vocational case management, skill building workshops, resume review, interview practice, job leads, access to LGBT friendly employers, LGBT Job Fairs, referrals to community resources, vocational training programs and more!

TEEI (Transgender Economic Empowerment Initiative) - TEEI helps transgender and gender non-conforming individuals achieve financial self sufficiency through stable employment in jobs providing a living wage and benefits, with opportunities for advancement. TEEI Partners include the Center, JVS, and Transgender Law Center. For more information, visit our collaborative TEEI website at www.teeisf.org or the Center’s TEEI page for more information.