Local News Story

Local Columnist, Diane Stafford, attended and then wrote about the October 2005 Kansas City Chapter Meeting in the Kansas City Star, October 20, 2005.

“If there aren’t enough young people to meet employers’ needs, can’t older workers fill the gap?” This was the question posed by Kansas City Chapter Past President, Jim Voska, and was used as the opening line in Stafford's column.

Read “Work Force Games Are Getting Old” by Diane Stafford on the Kansas City Star website. Free online subscription may be required to access the site.

Press Release - December 30, 2005

"It's not my job." Why is this the wrong answer for 2006?

How are 60% to 80% of all jobs found these days? Hint: Not the job boards.

With the Midwest still going thru downsizing, how can you protect yourself and remain employed?

Kansas City, Missouri members of the Association of Career Professionals International (ACP International) have identified the top 6 strategies necessary for finding a new job in 2006, advancing in your current position, and ensuring your long-term employability.

Boss-bashing. Self-branding. Discretion and ethics. Office gossip. ACP member Meg Montford, Executive Career Coach with Abilities Enhanced in Kansas City is available to discuss all of these critical topics as well as the unique aspects of finding and keeping employment in the Kansas City area. Montford is the Technology Chair for the active Kansas City Chapter of ACP. She can be reached at 816-767-1196 or meg@abilitiesenhanced.com. Please let me know if you would like to arrange an interview, or you may simply contact Meg directly.

ACP International (www.acpinternational.org) is a nonprofit association with members in the U.S. and over 30 countries and with chapters in more than 30 cities in the U.S. and abroad.

Submitted by Debra Bass, Media Relations, ACP International

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