Emerald Coast Professionals July 12, 2012

Emerald Coast Professionals is a networking group professionals in search of career opportunities. ECP is sponsored by JobsPlus and the Workforce Development Board of Okaloosa and Walton Counties.

The group meets at 4:00 P.M. on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at the JobsPlus One-Stop Career Centers located at 409 NE Racetrack Road, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 and 212 N Wilson Street, Crestview, FL 32536.

ECP’s agenda includes guest speakers from defense and aerospace contracting, business and professional organizations; seminars on a variety of professional topics; resume review sessions with human resource professionals; and interviews. Friendly facilitators keep things moving smoothly and are available to provide individual assistance.

Emerald Coast Professionals offers a unique opportunity to network, find out about new career opportunities, learn about training opportunities and meet industry professionals. Membership in Emerald Coast Professionals is limited to professionals with at least a baccalaureate degree or eight years of professional experience. For additional information on or to register as a member, email ecp@jobsplus02.com or call 850-833-7587.

Research shows that networking accounts for more than 80% of hires. Still, networking can be a daunting task. Emerald Coast Professionals takes away the stress by offering the opportunity to interact with other professionals in a structured environment. Don’t postpone taking the most important first step in your career.