RWCA Wins City of Phoenix Award
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Résumé Writers Council of Arizona receives City of Phoenix Workforce Connection Award

The Résumé Writers Council of Arizona (RWCA), an organization of professional résumé writers, received the 2004 City of Phoenix Workforce Connection Award for outstanding volunteer service. The award, which is presented on an annual basis, recognizes the contribution that RWCA members have made by providing résumé reviews and career workshops to the unemployed at City of Phoenix Résumé Fairs for the past few years.

"I'm so proud of our group! If we had our way everyone in Arizona would be employed. We donate as much time as we can to community groups with underserved populations," said Brooke Andrews, founder/president of RWCA and the nationally certified professional résumé writer of A New Beginning Résumé Writing Service.

In addition to the City of Phoenix, RWCA members have provided outreach services to several local organizations including church ministries, battered women's shelters, and The Fresh Start Foundation, which helps women re-enter the workforce.

Sharon Green, owner of Ace Resume, was the originator of the alliance between RWCA and the City of Phoenix. Green recognized a great opportunity to assist many area job seekers who have been impacted by downsizing and outsourcing.

"It is such a great feeling to help people who believe they have exhausted all of their resources. We provided an overview of what they should improve on their résumé to help them get that all important interview," stated Green.

Donna Tucker, owner of CareerPRO Resume Center, coordinated the event last April, which assisted more than 100 job seekers. Tucker recruited other RWCA members to present workshops focused on career-related topics and provide résumé critiques.

"Our group believes in giving back to the community," said Tucker. "Our members are very generous with their time and resources and have helped thousands of individuals over the years through these types of events."

RWCA is an organization of professional résumé writers who are dedicated to assisting job seekers in securing interviews through the preparation of top-quality job search documents.

"Our members are committed to providing the best possible service to our clients. Currently, our members are all working toward gaining a national résumé writing certification through one of several national organizations," stated Andrews. "Our goal is to have every RWCA member hold the credentials that prove their professionalism."

For more information on the group or to contact a member for résumé writing services, visit their website at www.rwca.org or call 602-258-2918.