Sudden job losses stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic have led to the restart of a Barrington-based nonprofit that helped those seeking employment for several years.
Led by 16 highly experienced volunteers, the Barrington Career Center’s services — free to start — will begin Monday. The center’s mission mainly will be to help those seeking corporate positions. The center will provide advice to improve search skills and one-on-one coaching to help the jobseekers re-enter the workforce faster.
Bill Schrack will serve as executive director of the rebooted center that serves clients from more than 50 communities.
Schrack, a retired entrepreneur, said while the center’s main focus will be corporate positions, no one looking for help will be turned away. He said Friday that he has heard from recently retired chief executive officers and others who are willing to donate time to the Barrington Career Center.
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