BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Michigan Works! Career Center has formed a new group designed to specifically address the unique needs of the 21st Century Worker.&nb sp\; The groups will meet at Ferndale\, Royal Oak\, Clawson\, and Madiso n Heights Public Libraries (see schedule) and the objective of the free two-hour meetings is to help workers focus on a career.\n&ldquo\;Along w ith having to be able to adapt quickly to new technology\, work environm ents\, and career opportunities\, the 21st Century Worker must master th e entrepreneurial skills of taking charge of his/her own career\,&rdquo\ ; says Gerard Baltrusaitis\, the Training and Workshop Coordinator at Mi chigan Works!  \; \;&ldquo\;The Career Club is a new concept in career development and it is a critical tool for assisting the 21st Cent ury worker address the need for continuous learning.\n \;&ldquo\; We ekly the Career Club focuses on topics such as Free Agency\, Personal Br anding\, and YOUtrepreneurial skills. \; Instead of short-term solut ions\, the Career Club and its members address the bigger picture by plo tting a course for professional development\, networking\, multiple care er paths and success in the 21st Century workplace. \; The objective is to return control to the worker\, in these economically challenging times.&rdquo\;\nThe Michigan Works! System is the first unified workforc e development system in the country and an instrumental partner for deve loping Michigan&rsquo\;s economic future. \; Services offered throug h Michigan Works! are designed to prepare job seekers for employment and provide skilled applicants to employers.\nThe Michigan Works! workforce development system means jobs for people and people for jobs. Whether i ts assistance in finding qualified workers or finding employment\, every employer\, job seeker and worker can access services offered through Mi chigan Works! Service Centers statewide.\nThe Ferndale Career Center is a well-established employment and career resource and is a member of the Michigan Works! Association. The Ferndale Career Center is located at 7 13 E. Nine Mile Rd.\, Ferndale\, MI 48220. 248/545-0222. TDD: 800-649-37 77. The Center is open Monday &ndash\; Tuesday &\; Thursday &ndash\; Friday: 8 a.m. &ndash\; 5 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 a.m. &ndash\; 5 p.m. \nCareer Club Dates\, Times\, Locations:\nFerndale Library: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month (10/9-12/11) from 6:30-8:30 p.m.\nRoyal Oak Library : Every Wednesday (10/10-12/12) from 2-4 p.m.\nClawson Public Library: 1 0/27\, 11/10\, 12/1 &\; 15 from 9:30-11:30 p.m.\nMadison Heights Libr ary: 10/11 &\; 25\, 11/8 &\; 29\, 12/13 from 10 a.m.-noon URL:http://ferndale.patch.com/events/career-club-meeting SUMMARY:Career Club Meeting LOCATION:Ferndale Public Library: 222 E 9 Mile Rd\, Ferndale\, MI END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR