Nov. 7 'LaidOff Camp' offers support, resources for unemployed

NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass. - A program for New Englanders out of work will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Living Waters Church, 15 John L. Dietsch Blvd.

State employment officials from Massachusetts and Rhode Island will be on hand to answer questions and discuss resources available for unemployed and laid-off workers. There will also be sessions devoted to job interviews and the use of social media sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

"This is an 'unconference' for the unemployed and underemployed," said Steve Sherlock, a LaidOff Camp organizer. "The event's organizers and session facilitators all have experience dealing with the challenges of layoffs and unemployment, and they are enthusiastic about sharing what they've learned in a peer-to-peer setting."

The camp's agenda will be adapted to reflect the needs and interests of participants.

Those attending are asked to check in at the Living Waters Church between noon and 12:45 p.m. The cost is $10 in advance, and $15 on the day of the conference. Register at the Web site laidoffcampprovidence.blogspot.com.

Directions to the Living Waters Church can be found on the church's Web site, achurchonthemove.com .