Chicago,
IL,
January
14,
2025
–(PR.com)– Recent
college
graduates
are
struggling
to
secure
employment
in
today’s
competitive
job
market,
according
to
Jack
Kelly,
Forbes
Senior
Contributor.
A
lack
of
professional
networking
skills
has
emerged
as
a
critical
barrier
preventing
many
young
professionals
from
finding
their
footing
in
the
workforce.
Recognizing
this
urgent
need,
Career
PowerUP,
under
the
leadership
of
career
strategist
Pamela
La
Gioia,
has
unveiled
LinkedIn
UPLift,
an
innovative
training
program
aimed
at
bridging
the
networking
gap
for
students
and
recent
graduates.
“Today’s
job
market
doesn’t
just
require
you
to
be
skilled;
it
demands
that
you
be
connected,”
says
La
Gioia,
who
recently
authored
Unlock
the
Power
of
Your
LinkedIn
Profile:
Your
Key
to
Creating
a
Stellar
Profile.
“Our
mission
is
to
empower
graduates
to
forge
meaningful
professional
relationships
and
build
personal
brands
that
open
doors
to
opportunity.”
Addressing
Critical
Challenges
LinkedIn
UPLift
directly
addresses
key
obstacles
faced
by
recent
graduates,
including:
Professional
Networking
Fundamentals:
Practical
strategies
for
building
and
maintaining
meaningful
connections.
LinkedIn
Profile
Optimization:
Guidance
on
crafting
standout
profiles
that
showcase
unique
skills
and
experiences.
Industry
Engagement
Strategies:
Building
confidence
in
approaching
and
connecting
with
industry
professionals.
Why
LinkedIn
Matters
In
an
era
where
employers
increasingly
turn
to
LinkedIn
to
scout
for
talent,
a
strong
online
presence
is
no
longer
optional—it’s
essential.
Yet
many
students
and
recent
graduates
lack
the
knowledge
and
skills
to
position
themselves
effectively.
“A
LinkedIn
profile
is
like
a
career
calling
card,”
explains
La
Gioia.
“Without
a
compelling
personal
brand,
students
risk
being
invisible
to
employers.
LinkedIn
UPLift
gives
them
the
tools
to
stand
out
and
shine.”
A
Timely
Solution
for
a
Pressing
Problem
As
the
job
market
becomes
more
complex
and
competitive,
Career
PowerUP’s
LinkedIn
UPLift
workshops
are
designed
to
provide
actionable
solutions.
Participants
leave
the
program
with
practical
tools
and
insights
they
can
immediately
apply,
ensuring
they’re
better
equipped
to
not
only
secure
jobs
but
also
build
long-term
career
success.
About
Career
PowerUP
Career
PowerUP
is
a
career
development
organization
dedicated
to
helping
individuals
unlock
their
full
potential
through
targeted
training,
personal
branding,
and
networking
strategies.
With
Pamela
La
Gioia’s
expertise
and
proven
methods,
Career
PowerUP
has
empowered
countless
professionals
to
navigate
and
excel
in
the
modern
job
market.
For
more
information
about
LinkedIn
UPLift,
visit
LinkedIn UPLift: Empower Your Clients with a High-Value LinkedIn® Profile
or
contact
Pamela
La
Gioia,
pam@careerpowerup.com,
815-587-2461.