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Meetings are business casual and cell phone friendly. Be sure to bring business cards to share.
There is NO CHARGE for participation at any of these groups, unless noted.

Be sure to check out the groups in your area...click here to go to the map of the groups listed below.

• Business Connections at CBT - Business Connections at Congregation Beth Torah is a non-denominational networking group that is open to the DFW business community. It is for all business professionals and executives. Join old friends and new friends for networking, sound advice, and fellowship. We meet monthly from 7:30 to 9pm at Congreation Beth Torah, 720 W. Lookout Dr., Richardson, TX 75080 Go to www.businessconnections-at-cbt.com for this months speaker infomation. RSVP Requested at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

• Career and Employment Services of JFS - Jewish Family Service offers several different programs for the job seeker. For more information about any of the programs call 972-437-9950 or visit www.jfsdallas.org/career-employment.asp The JFS also has a FREE, no cost, resource room with job leads, computers, phone, printer, copy and a fax machine available Monday thru Friday 9am to 3pm.

• • Employment Resource Group Monthly job search / career workshop or seminar on the second Tuesday of the month from 7 to 8:30pm. Located at Jewish Family Service, 5402 Arapaho Road (one block east of Dallas North Toll way) Dallas, TX 75248, 972-437-9950. Free, no advanced registration is necessary. For the upcomming program...check the calendar section of www.CareerDFW.org. 
    
  • JFS CareerNet General Networking Group - Jewish Family Service professional staff works with unemployed people to help them understand the job market; prepare, organize and execute a successful search; identify transferable skills for new career options; and manage the trauma of losing a job. Weekly, Monday from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at Jewish Family Service, 5402 Arapaho Road (one block east of Dallas North Toll way) Dallas, TX 75248, 972-437-9950. No charge. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  
  • JFS CareerNet 50+ Networking Group - Jewish Family Service professional staff provides meaningful and aggressive networking sessions to help participants address the challenge of "What do I do now?" as a job seeker with extensive employment history and/or life experience. We meet each Monday from 3:30 to 5:00 pm at Jewish Family Service, 5402 Arapaho Rd (one block east of Dallas North Toll way) Dallas, TX 75248, 972-437-9950. No charge. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
    
  • Employment Networking for Women Age 50+ - Jewish Family Service professional staff provides substantive, encouraging, and proactive networking sessions focused on women 50+ who are unemployed or underemployed. We meet each Thursday from 3:00 – 4:30 pm at Jewish Family Service, 5402 Arapaho Rd (one block east of Dallas North Toll way) Dallas, TX 75248, 972-437-9950. No charge. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
    
  • JFS Employment Networking Group for Veterans - With a focus on helping individuals secure jobs in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, this group will support veterans in their efforts to successfully match their experience and skills to job openings within the civilian community. Led by Don Carter, a veteran and JFS employment specialist, veterans will learn how to prepare for interviews, connect with employers who are actively hiring veterans and adapt to new work environments. Mondays, 10 am - 11:30 am. Jewish Family Service, 5402 Arapaho Rd. Dallas, TX. No charge. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
    

• Career Care @ St. Andrew UMC - Directions: St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 5801 W. Plano Pkwy, Plano. Park on the east side of the campus, which is the Mira Vista street entrance, and park in the upper North lot and enter those doors. The rooms are down the hallway.

• "Quick Start Your Job Search" @ St. Andrew UMC - If you are NEW to your job search and have recently attended, or you are planning to attend, the regular St Andrew CareerCare program on Monday nights, then we invite you to come EARLY and attend a special session at 6:00 PM SHARP (arrive 5:45) to "Quick Start your Job Search", and then join the regular session at 7pm (see below). No registration is needed, and it is also a free session. Content:- Our volunteer professional recruiters will present "Quick Start your Job Search", an overview/orientatio n on how to develop and conduct a search from start to finish, including a resume template, registration for CareerCare job postings, and advice on interviewing, networking, etc. in a one hour "quick start" format at 6:00 PM in room 137. Then, at 7:00 PM you will join the regular meeting in the Youth Commons room for networking to get leads/contacts and hear a speaker who goes more in-depth on one key aspect of the job search method.
• Career Care Main Meeting @ St. Andrew UMC - Career Care is a weekly support group established to help individuals who are out of work, seeking job transition, needing career advice or in a process of a career change. They meet each Monday night from 7:00pm to 9:15pm at St. Andrew United Methodist Church located at 1401 Mira Vista, Education Building, Youth Commons room, Plano, TX 75093. Park on the East side of campus on Mira Vista street in the upper north parking lot and come in the north entrance. For more info go to http://www.standrewumc.org/connect/ministries/learning/career-care/  or contact Bill Brewer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

• CareerBridge - at Trietsch Memorial UMC - Launched in 2001, CareerBridge was one of the Dallas area’s first church-based ministries to help people in job transition. Church membership is not required and all services are provided free of charge to all members of the community. CareerBridge Network Objectives: Provide first-line assistance after job loss, Provide professional job search assistance, Create a welcoming atmosphere for networking, Link job seekers with prospective employers, Share job search resources, Compliment other job search networks. For connection to the free online job network, contact Linda Mihalick at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 972-539-0413. For details on a free resume review or a one-on-one coaching session, contact Dan Chraska at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. @grandecom.net or 214-500-4548. Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church is located at 6101 Morriss Road, Flower Mound, TX 75028.

• Career-in-Motion @ Watermark Community Church - Tuesday morning starting at 8am, Watermark Community Church, 3rd floor, located at 7540 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX 75251. They have created a 4 week curriculum which includes resume writing, interviewing, networking and mentoring. For more info visit http://www.watermark.org/ministries/care/jobs-ministry-careers-in-motion/ or their Yahoo group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/watermarkjobministry/

PLEASE NOTE: ALL SPEAKERS AT Career-in-Motion MUST AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING 5 STATEMENTS:
I believe in the deity of Jesus Christ
I believe eternal salvation is available only through Jesus Christ
I accepted the Bible as the authoritative Word of God
I have received Jesus Christ as my Savior and Lord
If asked by someone during the CIM meeting, I can give a clear presentation of the Gospel message

• Career Assistance Ministry at Cathedral of Hope is a come-as-you-need-it weekly meeting designed to help job-seekers and those wanting to better their work situation. Cathedral of Hope, 5910 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, TX 75235. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Church office 214-351-1901

• Career Search Network - www.CareerSearchNetwork.org - Career Search Network’s approach to today’s job-search market is simple: Provide a location for qualified unemployed or under-employed professionals to meet and exchange professional networking data, job leads, company contacts, company and industry research. Combine this with 21st century job search strategies, career search workshops conducted by savvy industry professionals and add a healthy dose of positive reinforcement and career search accountability…at no charge and you have a better idea what makes Career Search Network unique. Choose the CSN branch that’s most convenient, sign-up and come prepared to participate and be inspired!

• Groups by Location

   

  • Arlington Career Search Network (Formerly - Job Networking Community (AJNC)) - A networking group for job seekers with a diverse membership. We are a group of unemployed or under-employed people who are networking to find our next job. The AJNC meets in the Lighthouse at First Baptist Church of Arlington, every Monday morning from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. The church is located at 300 S. Center St, Arlington, TX 76010 and the Lighthouse is located one block south of the main building. For more information, please visit www.AJNC.info
  • CSN Community at Bible Way - Meets Every Tuesday night at 7pm at the Bible Way Community Baptist Church, 4215 N Greenview Dr., Irving Texas 75062. 214-728-6930
  • Concord Career Unlimited Network (CCUN)· meets every Wednesday, 12pm - 2pm at Concord Church 6808 Pastor Bailey Drive, Dallas,· TX· 75237. Our Facilitator is Olivia France. For more information about the group, all communications should be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. I'm still involved but primarily as a participant. The group is here to support the South Dallas County area (Cedar Hill, Duncanville, Desoto, etc.)
  • Fort Worth Career Search Network - To join this group, one must attend our Monday morning meeting. It starts at 9:00 a.m. We suggest you arrive early to register and to start networking with our members! The Fort Worth Career Search Network (FWCSN) group meets EVERY Monday at North Fort Worth Baptist Church at 5801 North I-35W, Fort Worth, TX 76131 (located in the Northwest corner of I-35W and North Loop 820). Once you attend your first meeting, you will be allowed to join our YahooGroups Site where members may post messages and job leads generously, but concisely! More information and directions can be found at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FWCSN/.
  • The LakeWay Network - The Lakeway Network meets at Lakeway Baptist Church each Wednesday from 6:30pm – 7:45pm. This networking group was created to minister to the needs of job seekers by providing a place to network, locate helpful resources and to encourage one another in prayer. If you have questions, contact Mark Randall at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Lakeway Baptist Church, 4000 North Colong Boulevard, The Colony, TX 75056
  • North Richland Hills Career Search Network - This group provides support to fellow professional job seekers in the North Richland Hills area. We exchange job leads, network, offer useful strategies for a job search, share information on job search workshops, and provide support and encouragement to each other. Facilitator Jim Bandy.· To join this group, one should attend our Tuesday morning meetings that start at 9:00 a.m. We suggest you arrive early to register and to start networking with our members! Meeting location is at: North Richland Hills Baptist Church, 6955 Boulevard 26, North Richland Hills, TX 76180-8807
  • SAMNET Career Search Network - This group provides support to fellow professional job seekers in the South Arlington / Mansfield area. We exchange job leads, network, offer useful strategies for a job search, share information on job search workshops, and provide support and encouragement to each other. Check out our special events and samnet.eventbrite.com. To join this group, one should attend our meetings on the 2nd and 4th Fridays that start at 10:00 a.m. We suggest you arrive early to register and to start networking with our members! Mansfield Public Library, 104 North Wisteria Street, Mansfield TX, 76063-2424
  • South Fort Worth Career Search Network - This group provides support to fellow professional job seekers in the South Fort Worth area. We exchange job leads, network, offer useful strategies for a job search, share information on job search workshops, and provide support and encouragement to each other. The church is located approximately 1/2 west of Interstate 35 south on Alsbury. Facilitator: Jerry Wakeland To join this group, one should attend our meetings on the Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. We suggest you arrive early to register and to start networking with our members! Meeting location is at the Alsbury Baptist Church, 500 NE Alsbury Blvd, Burleson, TX 76028

• Career Jump Start @ First United Methodist Church in Richardson - To guide our job seekers during their job search process by offering excellent informational and motivational speakers and programs; providing an opportunity to network; and assisting each member to utilize their God-given talents and abilities to become contributing members in our community. There are many ministries in the DFW area that focus on the crucial needs of the job seeker. What makes Career Jump-Start unique is that it provides guidance for a “Successful Job Search”. We do not duplicate; we guide our members throughout the entire process. There is no charge and we hope you will invite those who you believe will benefit. Weekly meetings Tuesday nights from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. First United Methodist Church, 503 North Central Expressway, Richardson, TX 75080. For more info go to: http://www.fumcr.com/pages/caring_career_support 

• Carrollton Career Focus Group- Serving Carrollton and the surrounding areas since 2001. This career transition group meets on Mondays from 10 am till Noon, at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Conference Center, 4000 Midway Rd, at International Parkway, in Carrollton, TX. Members help each other by sharing job leads and networking contacts, exchanging job search tips and techniques and providing emotional support to each other during your job search. For more information, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . For more info go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CarrolltonTX_CFG.

• Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Group- This group has merged with the Retail Executives. (See below.)

• "Conversations" - Women in Transition - For any women interested in the Women in Transition concept and wanting to connect with other like women. A great women coach or leader speaking each month. Meets 1st Monday of each month from 6:30pm to 8pm at First United Methodist Church, 422 Church Street, Grapevine, TX. Facilitated by Douglas Anderson (Life Coach). Questions 817-456-6125.

• Crossroads Career Transition Workshop @ Crossroads Bible Church - This is the BEST one day workshop in the DFW area. Human Resource professionals specialized in recruitment and staffing teach advanced skills, techniques and secrets for job-hunting strategies: Utilizing the Internet and Social Media in your job search, Job search strategies, Resume writing, Networking, Interviewing, Negotiating techniques. The workshop is for anyone seeking work - un-employed, under-employed or just seeking new employment. Bring one copy of your resume for review. The workshop is normally offered on Saturdays from 9am to 4:30pm, 7 times a year. The workshop is FREE, continental breakfast and lunch included along with a workbook. You must register by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , (NO Phone Calls Please!) Crossroads Bible Church, 8101 FM 407, Double Oak, TX 75077

• ·DallasHR JobLink for Human Resources Professionals - JobLink is free and open to individuals who are currently unemployed or who have been notified that their jobs are ending and who are seeking employment in the field of human resources. You do not need to be a member of Dallas HR to attend. Dress is business casual. Each meeting features a program on a job search topic tailored to the HR profession, along with networking opportunities. JobLink meetings are at 8:30 a.m., the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Dallas HR office, 4100 Spring Valley Road Suite 300, Dallas, TX 75244. Orientation for new members at 8:00 am, and returning members are welcome from 8:00am for additional networking.· Event details are posted on LinkedIn - join the DallasHR_JobLink group.· www.dallashr.org or call 214-631-8775.

• DallasHR ProLink for Senior Human Resources Professionals - ProLink is exclusively for senior HR professionals who are also members of JobLink.· ProLink is free and open to HR individuals who are currently unemployed or who have been notified that their jobs are ending.·· You do not need to be a member of DallasHR to attend.· Dress is business casual.· Each ProLink meeting focuses on networking and discussions regarding issues impacting senior HR leaders.· ProLink meetings are at 9:00 am the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at the Dallas HR office, 4100 Spring Valley Road Suite 300, Dallas, TX 75244. www.dallashr.org or call 214-631-8775.

• Dallas/Fort Worth Retail Executives Association Transition Networking Group - A group to provide support and networking opportunities to both Retail Executives and their service supporters. The group will meet monthly to encourage networking and sharing of job leads and contacts as well as to give participants a chance to “prospect” for new opportunities. The group should provide you an avenue to widen your sphere of contacts in the retail world in the Dallas/Fort Worth through its association with REA. We are currently in the formative stages and will have our first meeting the first week of November. For more information please contact Chris Holland at 817-948-2839 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Your participation and support as well as your ideas for meeting agenda’s and formats would all be welcome. Join our new LinkedIn Group, Dallas/Fort Worth Retail Executives Association Transition Networking Group. Watch this group for more details on our “Kick-off” meeting and upcoming activities. Our first meeting will be Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 9:00AM. Deloitte & Touche will host our meeting at their offices, JPMorgan Chase Tower, 2200 Ross Avenue, Suite 1600, Dallas, Texas 75201. Parking provided beneath building (Chase Tower Garage) and in adjacent 14-story garage (Pearl Street Garage). DART Train Pearl Street Station is 0.3 miles from location.

• DFW Sales and Business Development Group - This group of professionals (from a wide variety of professions - not just sales and business development) who are unemployed or under-employed meets each Tuesday from 8 am to 10 am. New member orientation starts promptly at 8am and will join the main meeting at 8:30am. Started in 2002 and led Dennis O’Hagan the group meets at St. Andrews UMC, 5801 W. Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093 (approx ½ mile east of the Dallas North Tollway on Plano Pkwy). Please Park in the north east parking lot (behind the church). From Plano Parkway go north on Mira Vista and pull into the parking lot behind the church. Enter thru the double glass doors on the north side of the building. There is a canopy over the double doors we need to enter… Once inside the bldg. take the stairs on your right to the second floor. Elevators are available a few feet further down the hallway on the right. Festival Hall is at the top of the stairs. For more information send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or go to the group website at http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/DFWsalesandbizdev

• Employment Transition Ministry (ETM) @ First United Methodist Church Richardson - volunteers assist both members and referrals of the FUMCR community in their efforts to find employment, change careers, or return to the workplace. ETM's goal is to reduce the time of employment transition by networking with many local organizations, and through introductions to local companies represented by the members of FUMCR. Come visit us on every Sunday in room 209 at 11:00AM. A computer workstation will also be available for job-search use in the FUMCR library during their regularly scheduled hours. First United Methodist Church, 503 North Central Expressway, Richardson, TX 75080.For more information go to http://www.fumcr.com/pages/etm

• Engineering Career Management Group - This group of engineering professionals who are unemployed or under-employed meet each Tuesday from 9:00 am to 10:30am at CornerStone Bible Church,545 S Nolen Dr., # 250, Southlake, TX 76092-9197. Discussions generally focus on current engineering opportuniites across many markets, energy, manufacturing, healthcare, oil / gas and all engineering diciplines from electrical, chemical, mechanical, civil, industrial and aeronautical. We share job leads, current industry trends as well as round table networking. We strongly encourage all engineers to attend. Guest speakers also present periodically to share current industry trends and opportunities. We also encourage working engineering professionals who would like to participate and contribute to present on current activities they are engaged in. For more details go tohttp://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/CSN_Engineering/

• Executives Network - Executives Network's meetings are like no other job search networking meeting you’ve ever attended. It’s a forum for experienced executives like you to connect with people who will help you land the job you’re looking for...faster!Take control of your job search. Develop a more effective and powerful approach. Get results! The meeting format is fairly structured, but we have a lot of fun too! You'll have an opportunity to talk about your background, the role you're looking for, AND SPECIFICALLY where you need help (i.e., target companies, contacts, associations). For Director-, VP- and C-level executives (or those who have managed a significant number of people in a larger organization) only. This IS NOT the right group for you if your role is an independent contributor. Meetings are held the 1st Thursday of each month. Register online at www.executivesnetwork.com We meet the 1st Thursday of each month from 8:00 am – 10:30 am at Courtyard by Marriott - Richardson, 1000 S. Sherman, Richardson, TX 75801 Price: Premier Members $20 ($25 if paid at door), All Others $30 ($35 if paid at door), Online Registration Closes: 10:00 p.m. (CST) day prior to meeting. How to Register: Go to www.executivesnetwork.com, find the meeting and click Register Now. Questions: Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. For more information and tons of free practical job-search that you can actually use, visit www.executivesnetwork.com and click on Molly’s Blog.

• FAPFW - Finance and Accounting Group -· The Finance and Accounting group supporting the development of careers among the employed and unemployed. We meet each Friday from 9-11am at North Richland Hills Baptist Church, 4001 Vance Road, North Richland Hills, TX 76180. Two miles south of NE Loop 820 on Boulevard 26 (Grapevine Highway), across from a Wells Fargo Bank branch. The church is bounded by Boulevard 26, Vance Road, Glenview Drive and Parchman Street. The Room Number is 108, located in the 'The 26 Wellness Center', building wing closest to Boulevard 26. For more info go to: http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/FAPFW/

• FENG (Financial Executives Networking Group) www.thefeng.org is a national organization for senior level financial executives. The purpose of our chapter meetings is to offer an invaluable opportunity for you to create a sharp focus of your background with the other members and to network for opportunities.We get together once a month. We occasionally have guest speakers. The bulk of the meetings are to network, meet new members, share leads and go over updates on leads. It is a no-pressure casual meeting where members can join in fellowship to discuss things. The normal schedule for the monthly meetings of the DFW Chapter of the FEI/FENG is the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6 pm unless otherwise noted. If our organization fits your background, you are most welcome to attend. Call Bob Walker, Dallas Chapter Chair of the FEI/FENG, with any questions at 214-532-1152. Find out more at www.thefeng.org

• Frisco Connect· - will meet regularly on the first and third Tuesdays of each month from 9:00 a.m. to noon in Room B243-244 at Stonebriar Community Church, 4801 Legendary Dr., Frisco, TX 75034. Foster Williams will lead these practical meetings where you can network with others seeking employment in your particular industry and with those currently employed.· There is no cost for these meetings, and no registration is needed. For more info http://www.stonebriar.org/helping-others/community-impact/frisco-connect/

• Grace Outreach Center Employment Network - This group meets on 1st and 3rd Saturday from 5:15pm to 6:30pm at Grace Outreach Center Church (NW corner of Preston at Parker), 3301 Preston Road, Room 246, Plano, TX 75093. For more info contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit http://www.graceoutreachcenter.org/

• Grand Prairie TX Career Networking Group - If you are unemployed, under-employed or wish to transition to another career please come join our FUMCGP networking group.  The group will share leads for prospective positions, assist in building reliable resumes, assist in interviewing processes, and will be a support group for those job seekers.  Growing local businesses will be invited to attend to meet prospective candidates. Everyone is welcome!  Tell your friends and family members! There is no cost to attend this networking group. We meet each Tuesday from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM at First United Methodist Church of Grand Prairie, 122 North Center Street  Grand Prairie, TX 75050 FUMCGP Friendship Class Rm WH1 - downstairs in the Sanctuary. For questions please contact Ron Blackwell @ 214-868-6465 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

• HR JobNet - HR JobNet is a networking group for individuals seeking opportunities in any area of human resources. The group meets on 3rd Thursday in Fort Worth to provide open exchange of ideas, leads, contacts, support, and encouragement for those in career transition. Each meeting brings lively and upbeat discussion as well as tips on resumes, networking, interviewing, business attire and etiquette, personal branding, and much more! JobNet is a service to the HR community sponsored by the Fort Worth HR Management Association (www.fwhrma.org).· To register for the companion 3rd Thursday FWHRMA breakfast or luncheon meeting, click on www.fwhrma.org/events.cfm. JobNet is open to anyone in the community. FWHRMA membership will be promoted. Call 817-988-2223 to confirm time and location. For more info go to http://www.fwhrma.org/jobOpportunities.cfm.

• Human Resource Career Networking Group - Southlake - for HR professionals who are seeking new career opportunities and for those who would like to assist others in their career search. This weekly session is intended to be a place to provide positive encouragement, exchange job leads and network to provide help to others in their job search. If you are a recruiter and want to meet some outstanding talent, please join us! We have a very informal networking session weekly - Wednesday mornings - from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. We meet at Cornerstone Bible Church, 545 Nolen Drive - Suite 250, Southlake , TX 76092. From Highway 114, take Southlake Blvd going West. At Nolen Drive, take a left turn (now going South) and continue for several blocks on Nolen Drive to the church. For more info go to: http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/HRCareerNetworkingGroup/

• IT Focus Group - The networking group is for all jobseekers seeking IT opportunities and also we invite any IT employees as well that would like to help the unemployed obtain employment. All facets of the IT market will be observed. If you are involved in IT in anyway, we strongly encourage you to attend. We will be discussing the group's ideas of a national and perhaps a global prescence. We will be meeting Tuesdays at Cornerstone Bible Church, 545 Nolen Dr. Southlake Texas at 9:00am.

• Job Connection @ LakePoint Church - Job Connection is a networking and support group to assist local residents in the job search process. We belong to the Crossroads Career Network and provide their workbook and website to assist those who attend. Our program is administered by knowledgeable and caring volunteers and consists of four (4) key elements. Located at LakePoint Church – The Rockwall Campus is located at: 701 E. Interstate 30, Rockwall, Texas 75087. Visit the website at: http://www.lakepointe.org/jobcon/

• Wednesday evenings from 7:30 PM to 9 PM in room W306. (An orientation for first time attendees begins at 7:00pm.) We network among those in attendance and present a mini lecture each week on these topics: The Search Process, Resumes, Networking, and Interviewing.
• Monday evenings (first and third of each month) 6:30 - 7:30pm. Small group meets for open discussions; experience sharing; some hands-on application associated with a job search or an extension of the Wednesday night discussion topic. (Attendees MUST attend a Wed. night first AND sign up for our Yahoo Group e-mail, before attending a Monday session. Monday night topics are announced via our Yahoo Group e-mail.
• Resource Room - Room A130 is open every weekday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. (A quiet place with two (2) work stations. [Free coffee, copying and faxing service provided.]
• Yahoo Groups – Private group e-mail sharing job leads and search associated announcements.
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• Job Searchers Club - Bedford - Workforce Solutions of Tarrant County will host a Job Club on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The Job Club is designed to assist people in finding job leads to obtain employment. Open to the public. Bedford Public Library, Bonnie Finn Room, 2424 Forest Ridge Dr. Bedford, Texas 76021

• The Job Seekers Ministry - The Job Seekers Ministry is a free support ministry at First United Methodist Church of DeSoto, Texas.  We provide encouragement, information, and job search skills training in a Christian setting.  The ministry is open to job seekers of all backgrounds and religions.  For Registration & Information contact Reverend Kevin Strempke at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 972-223-6118.  We meet the Second and third Tuesday of the month at First United Methodist Church, 310 Roaring Springs Drive, DeSoto, Texas  75115 (may not meet in summer.) Check http://www.fumcdesoto.org/4978/31701.html for the latest information.

• The Job Seekers Support Group of Collin County - is a non-denominational Christian faith based program that meets on the third Wednesday of every month at One Community Church, 2400 Texas 121, Plano, TX 75025 at Noon. There is no cost so bring a sandwich and join us! Men & women from all religious, professional and cultural backgrounds are welcome to attend. The mission of the group is to offer men and women an encouraging and supportive meeting environment in which to address topics relating to job search strategies, career transition, employment enhancement and the emotional impact of change on individuals and families during employment transition. We strive to provide networking opportunities, skills enrichment, job lead exchange and educational support. There is no direct solicitation of affiliation, membership, employment or multi-level marketing allowed by attendees.

• Job-Net of Plano @ Reformed Church in Plano - Job-Net was founded in Plano on February 14, 1991 and is a focus/networking group primarily for people who are between jobs, or who are looking for a job for any reason. Job-Net has successfully assisted unemployed members of Plano and the surrounding community in finding employment. Job-Net meets every Thursday evening from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at The Reformed Church in Plano at 5333 Independence Parkway, Plano, TX 75023. There is no charge for our weekly meetings, the group is sponsored and hosted by The Reformed Church in Plano (http://www.reformedchurchplano.org). It is a coordinated effort between area human resource professionals and Job-Net members utilizing job, resume referrals and weekly meetings. For more information contact 972-867-6704

• The JOB (Job Opportunity Basics) - JOB career transition support program addresses the needs of anyone in the community looking for a new job after a job loss, preparing to change jobs, facing uncertain job security in the current economic climate, or returning to work after a long period out of the job market. We are pleased to offer our church members, as well as those across the community, professional job search guidance, resources and job leads through this ministry of care. We provide this support free of charge to anyone needing assistance during times of job search and career transition. JOB provides job search and career transition support from 6:30-8 p.m. each Tuesday evening at Custer Road United Methodist Church, 6601 Custer Road Plano TX. AAA Networking is offered each week. This group is for the advanced job seeker who is ready to increase efficiency and ignite the job search. The Advanced Accountability Action (AAA) Networking meetings teach you to analyze your methods, set goals, share leads and discuss creative ideas to move to the next career step. Through accountability and encouragement you will see progress, gain new insights and help one another along the way. -Room B14. Résumé and Interview preparation is offered on the first Tuesday of the month. -Room B12. Special presentations by guest speakers on relevant topics are offered on the 5th Tuesday of the month, typically in Fellowship Hall A/B. By providing career assistance at the same time each week, JOB enables those interested to make it a regular part of their schedule. Custer Road UMC’s career support ministry has provided job leads, career transition support, resume assistance and ongoing networking opportunities to the community since 1999. For more information about JOB, call Taci Kistler at 972-618-3450 ext. 242.

• Job Seekers Ministry of St. Peter Lutheran Church - This ministry is available to support those currently seeking employment for any reason — whether unemployed, under- employed, or just seeking the life and calling that God has intended for you.  Church membership is not required and our services are provided free of charge to all members of the community.  We do not currently have regularly scheduled meetings, but are available to meet one-on-one to assist you!  As the need arises, we will plan group meetings, just not on a regular schedule.  St. Peter is located at 15701 Cleveland Gibbs Road, Roanoke, TX· 76262. For more information, call 817-491-2010 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

• Job Seekers Ministry of The Heights Baptist Church of Richardson - visit http://www.theheights.org/jobseekers/index.htm for more info on this group.

• Keller Career Search Network - This group provides support to fellow professional job seekers in the Keller and Northeast Tarrant County area. We exchange job leads, network, offer useful strategies for a job search, share information on job search workshops, and provide support and encouragement to each other. Facilitator Jill Purvis Morrison.· To join this group, one should attend our evening meetings that start at 7 pm.  We meet the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. We suggest you arrive early to register and to start networking with our members! Meeting location is at: Keller United Methodist Church, 1025 Johnson Road Keller, Texas 76248 . For more info: http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/KellerCSN/

• Lincoln County Networking Group - We're a loosely organized, talented group of folks, headquartered in Plano, Texas, with members all over the country. We all are (or have been) in the same boat and are serious about helping others with networking, leads, and job search information. We are a networking and lead sharing group, not a recruitment agency, although we have a number of recruiters who work with us routinely. We meet weekly, Thursday mornings at 7:30 a.m., at the SMU campus in Plano. It's West of Preston Road (Hwy 289) on Tennyson Parkway. That's between Legacy Drive and Spring Creek Parkway. It's in a 2 story office complex on the South side of Tennyson. We meet in Building 4, Room 117. We're a low overhead group, so if you would like something to eat, we suggest you bring it with you. Meet with us weekly for networking, or, if you prefer, you can be a member "at large" and stay connected through our daily emails. The only obligations of membership in LCNG are that you need to be willing to: 1) share leads (that you aren't personally pursuing) with the rest of the group, and 2) agree to take calls from others in the group to help with networking and referrals. For more info go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lcngroup/

• LHUMC Employment Networking Group - This is a networking and support group designed to assist local residents in the job search process. We meet every Wednesday night from 7:00-8:30 PM in the Conference Room (Room A117). Participants will receive information on resources, job fairs, creating resumes and using the internet or other tools to assist them in finding local employment. No reservation is required. Just drop by or contact either moderator for more information. Park in the lot off Plano Road and look for signs directing you to the Conference Room.  Contact Paul Ott: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Bradley Fletcher: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

• MAG!C - a special interest group for professionals in Marketing, Advertising, Graphics and Communication. Meeting Tuesdays, 9 am at United Memorial Christian Church, 1401 North Main, Euless. When creative minds come together, magic happens!! For more info go to http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/magc-group/ or contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

• M.E.G. - This invitation only group is for high level executives who have more than 10 years in a Vice President or Director level position. If interested in this group, please send your resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Thank you and we look forward to getting to know you.

• NetWorkers at First United Methodist Church of Hurst - NetWorkers is a career transition group for people in the church and community offered at First United Methodist Church of Hurst (521 W. Pipeline Road, Hurst TX 76053). Meetings are held at the church in the parlor at 9:00 AM on Mondays, and usually last about 2 hours. For more info 817-282-7384.

• Networking4Careers in Denton - Networking4Careers exists to be a resource for individuals who are in employment transition. Networking4Careers provides support, employment leads, and mentoring in key areas of the employment search. Resources provided include: resume writing, social media, interviewing, 401k and opportunities for employment in various industries. We are about the personal connection between career seekers and career opportunities. Meetings are open to both employers and individuals in career transition. We meet the first Wednesday of the month from 11am-12:30pm at the Denton Public Library - South Branch, 3228 Teasley Lane, Denton, Texas 76210. Networking4Careers is a group established by volunteers to serve primarily the Denton County, Texas area. Contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or go to http://networking4careers.com/

• Networking4Careers Monthly Twilight Social Hour in Denton - Networking4Careers exists to be a resource for individuals who are in employment transition. Networking4Careers provides support, employment leads, and mentoring in key areas of the employment search. Resources provided include: resume writing, social media, interviewing, 401k and opportunities for employment in various industries. We are about the personal connection between career seekers and career opportunities. Meetings are open to both employers and individuals in career transition. We meet the third Wednesday of the month for a Monthly Twilight Social Hour from 5:30pm-7:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, 3110 Colorado Blvd, Denton, Texas 76210. Networking4Careers is a group established by volunteers to serve primarily the Denton County, Texas area. Contact us at networking4careers(at)gmail.com or go to http://networking4careers.com/

• North Dallas / Plano Career Focus Group- Professionals from all industries have met in the North Dallas / Plano area since 2000. This group helps professionals who are unemployed or under-employed with all areas of their job search. The North Dallas Group meets each Friday from 9:30am to 11:30am at Christ United Methodist Church, 3101 Coit Road, (on the southwest corner of Coit and Parker) Plano, TX 75075. North building (closest to Parker) room N156. For more information send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . For a map & agenda...click here. 

• Preston Trail Job Network @ Preston Trail Community Church – This group founded in 2008 is sponsored by Preston Trail Community Church. This group is a geographic mix of professional work disciplines and all ages. The group meets each Wednesday from 10am to noon at 10501 E. Main Street, Frisco, TX 75035. Please park in the rear of the church and use the back entrance. We meet in the south east corner of the church. For more info go to http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/PrestonTrailJobNetwork

• Senior Connection –  started in 2002 This is a networking meeting for individuals age 50 and older who are looking for employment. It’s an opportunity to learn about employers who are “Older Worker Friendly”, other employment resources, and ways to be competitive in the job search. To attend, you must be at least 50 years old and must RSVP in advance to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 214-823-5700. The group meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 10am to noon at The Senior Source, 3910 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75219. Sponsored by The Senior Source, Senior Employment Program. Website: http://www.theseniorsource.org/pages/senioremployment.html or click here for current program information.

• Southlake Focus Group – Started in 2001 this group helps professionals who are unemployed or under-employed, networking for their next job. The Southlake Focus Group meets at White's Chapel United Methodist Church every Thursday from 8 am to 10:30 am. The church is located at 185 South White’s Chapel Blvd in Southlake, TX 76092. The group meets in Wesley Hall. For more info visit www.southlakefocusgroup.com

• Southlake Healthcare Support Group - This group is limited to experienced healthcare industry professionals who are assisting one another by thoughtfully pooling our collective industry knowledge of organizations and people. The group gathers after the main Southlake Focus Group concludes its general meeting. The healthcare special interest group meets from 11am  to 12:15pm at Stacy Furniture in Grapevine were the Community Room on the 3rd floor has been reserved for the group. Park in the far end of Stacy's lot and take the elevator to the 3rd floor. For questions contact Les Swanson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

• Southlake Logistics & Supply Chain (LOGS) Group - We are a special interest group for the logistics, supply chain, transportation and warehousing sectors. We seek to share leads, network and provide fellowship and share information in the various supply chain functions. We no longer meet on a regular schedule, however··you can network with us via our Yahoo group. For more info http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/LOGSGROUP/

• Tarrant County Senior Executive Networking Group - Networking group targeting Senior level executives.· Meets Mondays at 10:00am. For all interested/qualified executives needing to network email Ken Cage at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

• Technology Executives Networking Group - The Technology Executives Networking Group (TENG) is a professional community of selected Chief Information Officers, Chief Technology Officers, vice presidents and directors of technology with organizations ranging from startups to the global Fortune 100, from non-profits to government agencies. http://www.dfw-teng.org/

• Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) -

 

Offices by Location


• Job Search Seminar - TWC - Garland -Fridays from 2pm - 4pm at TWC, 217 North 10th Street, Garland, TX 75040 call 972-276-8361x2110
• Job Search Seminar - TWC - Grand Prarie- Thursdays from 1:30pm to 5pm at TWC, 801 West Freeway Street, 5th Floor, Grand Prairie, TX 75051 call 972-264-5881
• Job PrepSeminar - TWC - Grand Prarie- Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 1:30pm to 5pm at TWC, 801 West Freeway Street, 5th Floor, Grand Prairie, TX 75051 call 972-264-5881
• Job Club - TWC - Terrell Office - The WIT (Work In Texas), Job Club brings together local unemployed people of all ages who are looking for work and ready to enter the workforce. Here, job seekers help and encourage each other to find work. It provides a range of facilities and services to help Job Club participants return to employment. It is free of charge and is available to all Workforce Solutions customers who are Job Ready. Under the expert guidance of the WIT staff, you will receive training and support in developing your job seeking skills and the Job Club will provide you with the resources needed for an intensive search for work. They meet each Friday from 1-2:30 pm at WorkForce Solutions - Terrell Office, 109 Tejas, Suite 300, Terrell TX 75160. 972-563-7271

• The Links - Premier HR Networking - The LINKS is a networking group for HR Directors and VP's with a base salary of $90K+ that are looking to network with their peers or looking for their next opportunity and willing to pay it forward. The group meets on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month. To attend the meetings, you must be part of The LINKS Yahoo Group. Here is the website to join http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheLinks_dfw/join. We are also listed under the groups section of Linkedin. The group is called The Links_df

• Waterview Job Seeker Support Group @ Waterview Church of Christ - This group meets on Wednesday nights from 7:15pm to 8pm for more information go to http://www.waterview.org/index.php or send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Waterview Church of Christ is located at 1409 North Waterview, Richardson, TX 75080.