The center will host several career training workshops, teaching interviewing skills and job search techniques for people who are deaf and hard of hearing.

Troutman has appeared online, in print and on radio and television to answer questions about Federal careers, resume writing and job search techniques.

FOR more information you should contact the following: Essex Business Centre 0245-283030: offers women-only training and an Options For Change programme, covering confidence building, skills assessment and job search techniques.

The workshops focus on defining individual abilities, learning how to use skills, work experience and interests more creatively, understanding how to deal with the changing business climate and the demographics of the job market and practicing effective job search techniques.