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Resume & Job Search Assistance
One-on-one sessions for resume help and general assistance with job search strategies. Available Saturdays from 10:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m. Sessions are 30 minutes. Please bring a printed copy of current or partial resume. Audience: Adults

Job/Career Assistance Series: Information Technology
Explore and develop skills and problem solving strategies for reentering the workforce. In this session you will review basic computer skills and discuss how technology is utilized in the workplace. Audience: Adults

Excel Basics (2007)
Create a simple worksheet using Microsoft's Excel 2007. Participants must be comfortable with working in the Windows environment. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word would also be helpful. Audience: Adults

Resumes and Cover Letters
This seminar shows what works and what does not with resumes and cover letters. Get feedback and learn what you could improve to land your next job! ASR12 Audience: Adults, Seniors

The Fashion Apprentice Series: Workshop 3 "Dress It Up"
By accessorizing mannequins and distinguishing between styles that are appropriate and non-appropriate, teens will gain the skills needed to compete in the TFA challenge and win an apprenticeship with the Children�s Theatre Costume Shop. Audience: Teens (12-18)

Job/Career Assistance Series: Information Technology
Explore and develop skills and problem solving strategies for reentering the workforce. In this session you will review basic computer skills and discuss how technology is utilized in the workplace. Audience: Adults

Practice Your Interview Skills
Join us for a one-on-one mock interview session with a local human resources professional. You'll be asked common interview questions, then get constructive feedback and tips on how to improve. Registration is required. Call 704-416-0500 to sign up. Audience: Adults, Teens (12-18)

Resume Clinic
Not sure your resume is conveying the right message? Then meet with an HR professional for a one-on-one conference at this Job Help Center program. Sign up for a session at 704-416-0500. Audience: Adults, Teens (12-18)

Microsoft Word Basics
Create, edit and save a document in Microsoft Word 2007. Designed for adults with some computer experience but little or no previous word processing experience. Registration is required. Audience: Adults, Teens (12-18)

Explore & Discover: Cupcake Wars
Learn more about what it takes to work in a bakery. We will learn how to decorate our own cupcakes and then have a contest to see who did the best job. Audience: Teens (12-18)

  • 7/17/2012 at 4:30 PM: Matthews    Learn More | We're sorry, this event is currently full.

Excel II (2007)
This workshop is a follow up to the introductory class. After a review of the basics, we will discuss formulas, functions, modifying a spreadsheet and charts and graphs. Registration preference is given to those who attend Excel Basics. Audience: Adults

Using LinkedIn in Your Job Search
Join us for this special Job Search Workshop lead by the Library’s social media guru, Jenifer Daniels. Learn to leverage the power of LinkedIn to market yourself, network, and improve your odds of getting the job you really want. Audience: Adults, Teens (12-18)

FUSION: Teen Fashion Challenge
Teens will compete in this TFA challenge for a chance to win a two week apprenticeship with the Children's Theatre Costume Shop. This event is free and open to the public. Audience: Teens (12-18), Family/Youth & Caregivers

Get Your Work Published
Have a story you want to tell? Ask author David Aaron Moore how to achieve your writing goal. With more than 20 years in the business, he'll offer his suggestions on writing that first draft, perfecting your craft and finding a publisher. ASR12 Audience: Adults, Seniors

PowerPoint 2007 Basics
Learn to create, edit, and add transition and animation to a PowerPoint 2007 presentation in this class for adults who have mastered basic computer and word processing skills. Audience: Adults

Job Search Planning & Preparation
Planning and organizing are critical to job search success. You may not consider yourself an organized person but you can learn this skill. Find out how at this informative session provided by Reginald Johnson. Audience: Adults, Teens (12-18)

Job Help Session- Online Searching
Searching for jobs online can be overwhelming. Using one job search engine as an example, staff will introduce you to finding jobs posted on the Internet. Registration required. Audience: Adults

LSS I Interviews
Interviewing LSS I candidates Audience: Adults

PowerPoint 2007 II
Learn to create charts and graphs, adjust presentation timing, and add multimedia effects in this second of a two-part series of classes that introduce PowerPoint 2007. Audience: Adults

Building and Rebuilding your Confidence
Being unemployed brings with it feelings of tremendous loss—loss of self-worth, self-confidence & control. Learn techniques for handling these feelings & explore ways to rebuild and begin actively engaging in a productive job search. Audience: Adults, Teens (12-18)

Computer Basics Part I
Get a basic overview of computer terms and concepts in this class for adults with little or no previous computer experience. Audience: Adults

Branding in Your Job Search
Your “brand” is your professional reputation. Learn to differentiate yourself from the competition and increase your visibility in the job market. Understand, build, and communicate your unique brand. ASR12 Audience: Adults, Seniors

Online Job Searching for Beginners
Emphasis will be placed on those skills needed to successfully navigate the online job application process. Audience: Adults

Resume & Job Search Assistance
One-on-one sessions for resume help and assistance with job search strategies. Please bring a printed copy of current or partial resume. No advance registration required. Sign in at Reference Desk at 5:15 p.m. Audience: Adults

Computer Basics Part II
Get hands-on practice using a computer, keyboard and mouse in this class for beginners. Audience: Adults

Job Seeking for the Mature Candidate
Join us for an informative discussion on the challenges unique to older job seekers. Get tips for resumes, interviewing, and networking. Learn self image and presentation skills that will give you the edge over others. Audience: Adults, Seniors