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Workshop - Learning LinkedIn: Dec 19, 2008 10am - 3pm

Jerry Allocca - visit his site hereJoin Jerry Allocca, educator, author and President of CORE, for a day of hands-on learning and fun with the social networking tool LinkedIn. This hands-on workshop will get you started with LinkedIn, and have you using LinkedIn to its fullest in just one day.
 

Learning LinkedIn:
A "Hands-on" Workshop in a Computer Lab

Presenter: Jerry Allocca
When: Friday, January 30, 2009 from 10am - 3pm
Where: Hofstra University ( map & driving directions )
Hempstead, NY 11549
( C.V. Starr Hall - Room 310 )
Fee: $195
$150 if you enroll before January 16, 2009
(includes lunch buffet and user guides to take home)

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

People who want to learn--and use--the online social networking benefits of LinkedIn. This workshop was created specifically for people who learn best by "doing" and who want personal assistance and support in creating profiles, networking, joining in the social aspects of the community, and successfully "linking in."

By joining LinkedIn through this hands-on, group supported session, you will gain a better understanding of using LinkedIn in less time. You'll receive one-on-one support and step-by-step instructions to everything from profile creation to contact building to networking, and socializing. And you'll retain more knowledge!

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Jerry Allocca, entrepreneur, educator, speaker and author of the anticipated new book Connected Culture - a powerful resource for educators and marketers alike for leveraging Internet and mobile communications technology.

YOU WILL LEARN

How to leverage--and enjoy--today's most valuable online business networking tool. Potentially reach LinkedIn's 30+ million users and growing! In this upbeat and exciting workshop, everyone will be provided their own computer workstation with technical support. Work at your own pace, with Jerry's guidance and support every step of the way.

Attendees will be supplied with user manuals and how-to guides that make for invaluable take-home references and refreshers.

WORKSHOP OUTLINE

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

  • Welcome and Opening Remarks
  • Watch a short video - what LinkedIn is and how it can help you
  • Create your profile and control your professional brand
  • Network and reconnect
  • Share your knowledge and expertise
  • Receive opportunities

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

  • Lunch Buffet

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

  • Inbox for user interactions, messages and action items
  • Recommend someone or request a recommendation
  • Create and/or join communities of professionals based on common interest, experience, affiliation, and goals
  • Extending LinkedIn functionality with applications
  • Q & A - End of Workshop

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING TO THIS WORKSHOP

  • Access to your digital resume, headshot photo, company info and contact list (helpful but not required)
  • Web-based remote access to your email account to send and receive email. If you're not sure you can access your email account remotely, please contact us before signing up.

WORKSHOP REGISTRATION




Legal Disclaimer: LinkedIn® is a registered trademark of LinkedIn Corporation and CORE Academics is not affiliated with LinkedIn Corporation in any way.


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