Nationally Renowned Author Dr. Stephen Covey Shares Tips for Recently Unemployed Texans

Apr 28, 2009

Texas Workforce Commission

DALLAS – Dr. Stephen Covey, the author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, will be the keynote speaker at a seminar Monday, May 4, designed to help recently unemployed Texans keep their families strong, which can contribute to a more effective job search.  
 
Intended specifically for people who have recently become unemployed, Covey’s presentation will provide a foundation to help job seekers start the journey to find the best possible new job while keeping their most valuable resource, their families, strong and focused.  
 
The seminar is sponsored by a partnership between Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas and Business Access, an employment consulting company and Workforce Solutions contractor. Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas is among 28 local workforce boards that partner with the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). 
 
“Texans and their families have been hit hard by the national unemployment situation now affecting our state,” said TWC Chairman Tom Pauken. “Through his books, Dr. Covey has shared his unique guidance with millions, and I think anyone recently separated from work could benefit from his insight.” 
 
Recognized as one of Time magazine’s 25 most influential Americans, Covey’s best-known book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, has sold more than 15 million copies worldwide since its first publication in 1989. He also is the co-founder and vice chairman of FranklinCovey, the leading global professional services firm with offices in 123 countries.  
 
The seminar will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel, 400 N. Olive St., in Dallas. Free registration is limited to the first 1,000 to respond. For more information, call (214) 556-6766, or to register, go to www.greatjobus.com.

The Texas Workforce Commission is a state agency dedicated to helping Texas employers, workers and communities prosper economically. For details on TWC and the programs it offers in unison with its network of local workforce development boards, call (512) 463-8556 or visit www.texasworkforce.org.

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