Winning STEP™ Presents at “Raising the Bar” Maryland State Conference

March 2, 2011 - PRLog -- Baltimore, Maryland –March 2, 2011– Winning STEP™ was proud to present for the second year at the annual Maryland Workforce Investment Network Conference, “Raising the Bar.”  The topic for the presentation this year was “A Simple Plan for Providing Essential Self-Assessment for Job Seekers.”

"We were thrilled to have more than 50 attendees in our session," states Lydia Whitney, Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Winning STEP™. “Last year we presented through our non-profit affiliate, Alliance for Career and Education. This year we wanted to spread the word about the many free online resources we are adding to our new website, Winning−STEP.com, to assist job-seekers and those who serve them.”

The new Winning STEP™ website is designed not only for high school and college students entering work for the first time, but for adults who are experiencing transitions such as leaving the military, facing unemployment, returning to work or moving to a new living situation. Comprehensive programs and guides include Career Preparation, Transition Readiness, College Entry and College Testing. Visitors can also register for free monthly email tips and updates on career preparation and transition.  

The website is proud to offer a wide range of free resources including the STEP™ Resource Guide online providing extensive hotlinks to free websites organized by topic and category, including self-assessments and job search sites. The website will continue to update its listing and add new free resources and tools for career changers and job seekers on a regular basis.

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Winning STEP offers Free resources and inexpensive, comprehensive publications which focus on preparing students and adult for the transition to college, careers and independence.