Join PCIL Mercer Life Through Different Lenses Peer Group for Launch Your Future, a free, three-part Career Development Series designed to help participants build the skills and confidence needed to work toward their career goals.

Launch Your Future will take the place of PCIL’s regular Mercer Peer Group activities in November and part of December.

The series includes:

November 3 Part 1: Know Yourself! — Identify your strengths, skills, interests, and workplace preferences.

November 17 Part 2: Market Yourself! — Learn about resumes, job applications, and finding the right employment opportunities.

December 1 Part 3: Present Yourself! — Practice interview skills, create an elevator pitch, and learn how to make a strong first impression.

The second session, Market Yourself!, will take place on Tuesday, November 17, 2026. Dr. Susan Breton-Treanor from Raritan Valley Community College will help participants learn how to present their strengths and experiences to potential employers.

During this interactive session, participants will:

• Learn what employers look for
• Review the basic parts of a resume
• Practice turning their experiences into resume language
• Identify common job application mistakes
• Learn how to read job postings
• Explore ways to find employment opportunities that match their interests and strengths

This is a FREE event, but registration is required and space is limited to 20 participants.

Event Details Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026 Time: 5:00–6:30 p.m. PCIL Mercer Office 3635 Quakerbridge Rd, Suite 40, Hamilton, NJ Registration Deadline: November 10, 2026

About the Career Development Series

This event is Part 2 of PCIL’s three-part Launch Your Future Career Development Series:

Part 1: Know Yourself! — November 3, 2026 Part 2: Market Yourself! — November 17, 2026 Part 3: Present Yourself! — December 1, 2026

Each session builds on the one before it. Participants are strongly encouraged to register for and attend all three sessions to receive the full benefit of the series. But if you missed the first one, it's okay to join for Part 2!

The Launch Your Future series will take the place of PCIL’s regular Mercer Peer Group activities in November and part of December.

This inclusive Career Development event welcomes people with disabilities. Come connect with others while building practical skills for your employment journey.

What Is PCIL’s Mercer Peer Group?

PCIL’s Mercer Peer Group is a welcoming space for people with disabilities in Mercer County to connect with others, build friendships, share experiences, and take part in activities together. Whether you’ve attended before or are joining us for the first time, you’re welcome!

Friends, family members, and support persons are also welcome to attend. The more the merrier!

Questions or Accessibility Needs?

If you have an accessibility concern or need an accommodation to participate, please reach out in advance.

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