A recent study by the Legislative Research Commission (LRC), prompted by legislation I filed in 2009 to determine how the state can assist in and provide workforce training for older citizens, found that older workers are more likely to lack technological skills, to have outdated workforce skills, to be less educated, and to remain unemployed longer.

Louisvillians of all ages will have the opportunity to participate in free seminars focusing on resume writing, interviewing and job-hunting advice to help improve career opportunities at the Second Congressman Yarmuth’s “Build Your Skills: A Job Hunter’s Guide to Success” Workshop. The workshop will be Friday, July 22 at Jefferson Community and Technical College, Downtown Campus Health Sciences Building, 110 W. Chestnut Street. Check in is from 8 to 8:45 a.m. The program is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Louisville residents who are unemployed or underemployed or those who are looking to change their careers can attend the event to receive professional advice on resume writing, job-hunting and interviewing – three areas very important to job seekers.

Career counselors and experts, who will also participate in one-on-one sessions with individuals seeking resume advice and interviewing tips, will lead the workshops.

Louisvillians who want to attend the event need to RSVP on Congressman Yarmuth’s website (http://yarmuth.house.gov/) or by calling 502-582-5129.

The Yarmuth event is hosted in conjunction with Kentuckiana Works and the Louisville Urban League.