The Children’s Fun Run is scheduled for Sept. 3, the day before the Charleston Distance Run.

Registration for the Fun Run starts at 5:30 p.m. at the Capital. The free race begins at 6:15 p.m.

Ages 4 to 6 run a quarter mile. Ages 7 to 12 run 0.6 miles.

Click here to download a registration form.

Call (304) 348-6860 for more information.

The Charleston Distance Run starts the next morning at 7:30 a.m.

Express Employment Professionals and Charleston Area Alliance are presenting a free seminar for clients and friends from 8 a.m. to noon Thursday, Sept. 30.

Smalley

“Leading Organizational Excellence by Avoiding the Top 10 Leadership Mistakes” will be at the Clay Center. Go to the Walker Theater entrance at the back of the building. 

To reach new heights of organizational success, comprehensive leadership strategies must be an integral element of the company’s vision. Leadership is critical to the success of this vision becoming the organization’s mission.  This interactive session details the Top 10 leadership mistakes that can cause irreparable damage to leadership’s credibility and integrity thus quickly derailing any career and the organization’s strategic initiatives.

Through true life experiences, we will discuss the consequences of questionable leadership mistakes such as:

• The failure to embrace diverse thinkers and mavericks.
• Too much talking and not enough walking.
• Failing at communication.

Leadership is having the passion and ability to influence others to reach new heights.  Critical decisions must be addressed impacting corporate restructures, acquisitions, joint ventures and mergers. Unfortunately, mistakes can be made along the path that can damage the credibility of any leader resulting in failure of the organization’s mission, vision, goals and strategies thus tarnishing its culture.  By embracing proven behaviors and competencies outlined in this session and avoiding the Top 10 Leadership Mistakes, we are better prepared to lead the next generation of global talent to unlimited opportunities.

Continental breakfast served 7:30 a.m.

Please RSVP by Sept. 24 to Express Employment Professionals at (304) 746-8888 or e-mail amanda.newcomb@expresspros.com.  

About the Speaker:
For the last three decades, Jack Smalley has devoted his career to the field of human resources. His experience includes executive-level management in a number of different industries such as oil, chemical, and packaging. Jack serves as a senior human resources consultant for Express Employment Professionals.  He provides human resource training and consulting for nearly 600 Express offices and clients in the U.S. and Canada. Jack is a member of the Society of Human Resource Management and holds the designation of Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). In 2008, Jack had over 100 speaking engagements and was also a featured speaker at the 2008 National Society of Human Resource Management Conference.

Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito is hosting a Job Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 9 at the University of Charleston.

“Please join me and other employers at this event, which will showcase your business to potential employees,” Capito said in her open invitation.

There is no cost to participate.

Skirted tables and chairs are provided. Organizations are encouraged to set up booths and interact with potential applicants.

Click here to download the invitation and registration form.

Complete the form and forward it to mary.eckerson@mail.house.gov by 5 p.m. on Aug. 27.

“All of us have been affected in some way the recent economic downturn, and many of us know a friend or family member who has lost a job,” Capito said. “The purpose of this event is to connect job seekers with businesses that are hiring or plan to hire in the near future. … We hope to provide a one-stop employment shopping experience for employers and potential employees alike.”

Evelyn Young, operations specialist with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, is conducting free, one-day grant training from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 20 at the Albans Art & Conference Center, 65 Old Main in St. Albans.

Topics include basic training, researching grant opportunities, needs assessment, the logic model and budgets.

Seating is limited. The deadline to register is Thursday, July 15.

Contact Evelyn.Young@hud.gov to register.