National Wellness Month

August is National Wellness Month. Whether you're deep in a job search, adjusting to a new leadership role, or building something of your own, the end of summer has a way of surfacing the exhaustion we've been outrunning since spring. This month, we're talking about what it actually looks like to reset — not with a vacation, but with the small recalibrations that keep a career sustainable.

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• Section 1: Quick Tip
• Section 2: Success Story: Client turns her story into a business
• Section 3: National & Local Hiring Opportunities
• Section 4: Workshops & Learning Opportunities
• Section 5: Career Coaching Services
• Section 6: Previous Newsletters

Protecting your energy starts before you touch a single word of your profile — here's where to begin.

A client who works with us on both sides of what we do: career coaching and business consulting.

Dina Galarza Mapes spent years building her business as a writer and author while working full-time as a childcare provider in a daycare program. She is also currently studying to become a teacher; her resilience and drive are the real story here. Her writing centers on mental health, told through fiction that carries one clear message: you are not alone.

What sets Dina apart isn't just her own work — it's how consistently she shows up for other writers, using her platform to give newer voices a chance and sharing what she's learned along the way. She recently launched her website, where readers can learn more about her, explore her services, or order her book. We're celebrating Dina this quarter as she steps into her next chapter: illustrating her upcoming book.

If you're an aspiring writer or need writing support, Dina offers accessible, affordable services to help you get started.

Visit your local Career Center to learn more about hiring opportunities outside of Westchester, NY!

Registration for this event is required. The event address will be provided in your registration confirmation. Please note that this event will take place in Queens.

To register, email your updated resume to BusinessLinkRecruitment@hra.nyc.gov

The Rockland County Workforce Development Board, Rockland Works, ACCES-VR, and Jawonio are excited to invite job seekers to attend a fall job fair! This event will be designed to connect individuals with disabilities to employment opportunities, interviews, and community resources. At the event, attendees will have the opportunity to meet with employers, explore career pathways, and connect with organizations that provide support services to help individuals achieve their employment goals.

Employers, please contact Ava Andrews at ava.andrews@jawonio.org to be a part of Resource Row or Recruiting Opportunities.

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Want to go deeper on protecting your capacity while you search?

Revisit our blog post, Reclaiming Your Capacity, for the full framework.

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