Lessons

What to wear

LESSON 1

Hard Questions

LESSON 1

Special Edition. Apprenticeships with Danny Bernadini

Our special guest is Danny Bernardini, president of the Napa Solano Building and trades for the empower solano job readiness podcast. Let me read Danny Bernardini’s bio before bringing him on.

Danny Bernardini was born and raised in Solano County and other than attending Chico State University has resided there his whole life. Originally a newspaper man, his background includes government affairs and working as a Senate staffer before taking over the BTC. Being a child of two parents in Labor, championing the advancement of working men and women has always been a mission. The Napa-Solano BTC values its relationships with education and community partners and continues building pipelines to careers by focusing on exposing our youth and young adults to the advantages of joining a union.

LESSON 2

Be Ready for the Interview: Say Yes the Outfit

LESSON 4

Handling Difficult Interview Questions

LESSON 5

Role-play common difficult questions and practice responding to them

LESSON 6

Mock interviewing

LESSON 7

Body language, eye contact, establishing trust

LESSON 8

Common Interview questions, and how to answer to them

LESSON 9

Funded By

EMPOWER SOLANO

Empower Solano is a Community based organization powered by BrandGOV. Our goal is to help Solano County based job seekers, small businesses, nonprofits and community based organizations complete, succeed and thrive. Help businesses compete & succeed in the marketplace. Since the pandemic, BrandGOV won more than $1.1 million in government contract awards. Previous contracts include CDPH, Solano County, City of San Pablo, Department of Insurance and Kern Inclusive Entrepreneurship Hub.
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Goals

At Empower Solano, our profound commitment is to elevate diversity and foster inclusion across diverse industries. Our ongoing initiatives aim to expand pathways leading to sustainable, living-wage employment opportunities in Solano County. By actively promoting equitable access and embracing diversity, we envision a thriving community where economic growth is inclusive, creating a landscape where every individual has the opportunity to flourish and contribute to the collective success of Solano County.
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Course curriculum

    1. Introduction

    1. Job Interviews: Tough Questions & How to Answer Them

    1. Unlock Your Future: Interview with Danny Bernardini from North Bay Trades Introduction Program (TIP)

    1. Dress for Success: Feeling Empowered and Ready for Anything

    1. Explaining Gaps in your Employment caused by incarceration

    2. Handling Difficult Job Interview Questions

    3. How to Leverage AI for Job Success

    4. Interview “No” Wardrobe Items

    5. Interview “Yes” Wardrobe Items

    6. Free resume templates to download and print _ Microsoft Create

    7. Free cover letter templates

    8. Union Apprenticeship Readiness

About this course

  • Free
  • 12 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content
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What's Included

Community
Collaborative Community Hub

Engage with a dynamic community, fostering connections and collaboration for mutual success.

Partnership
Strategic Partnership Resources

Explore a toolkit of resources, including capabilities statements, business plans, and procurement site lists.

Insights
Industry Insights Live

Participate in virtual sessions offering real-time insights from industry experts and seasoned professionals.

Growth
Strategic Growth Strategies

Benefit from tailored strategies and insider tips shared during live help desk sessions.

Access
County-Wide Access

Open doors to unlimited learning opportunities, exclusively free for Solano County residents.

Meet our Instructors


K. Patrice Williams J.D

CEO OF BRANDGOV

Nisi Marie Wilder

COURSE INSTRUCTOR

APRILE CHAMBERS

WORKFORCE ENGAGEMENT MANAGER

Are you ready level up your job skills and find a great job opportunity?

We believe you should work where you live. Get. Ready. Job! is a Job Readiness masterclass that will allow you to leverage AI and practical knowledge to find great job opportunities. We will also post Solano County Job Fairs

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