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Quincy, MA  02169

           Phone: 617-745-4000 Fax:     617-745-4049

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New Sign up for a Workshop/Seminar

September 2008 Workshop/Events Calendar

New Sign up for a Workshop/Seminar
Note:  Arrive 10-15 minutes prior to start of event….Late arrivals will not be permitted to attend

 ^{Workshops Descriptions} 

^{RESUME DEVELOPMENT
Are you still struggling with the preparation of your resume?  The answer is knowing what your skills are and how you can pull it all together so the employer knows why they should “hire” you and what you can significantly contribute to the job.  If you understand the employer’s needs…then you can start to prepare a resume.  Learn the art of putting the right words and heading in the appropriate areas.  Know what format to use and how it will best serve your needs.  The resume is an open door to an interview.  Register now for the next workshop.  Limited to 15 participants.}

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 ^{RESUME CRITIQUE
Participants and facilitator will critique your resume and provide you constructive and honest feedback.  Learn more about the different types of resumes and which one or ones will work best to get you the interviews you deserve!  Please bring 15 copies of your resume or you make copies in our Resource Room}   Top

^{INTERVIEW BASICS -  Learn how to market your skills and feel more confident in your next interview.  In this workshop we will review difficult questions & sharpen your interviewing skills.  Come on in for an informative, useful question and answer workshop.}

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^{CAREER DIRECTIONS – For all members, from those who intend to continue with their prior careers to those who have no idea  what they want to do next.  You will examine the life and work values that must be taken into account when going through the career decision making process.  You will also identify skills that you have used in past jobs and learn how to describe them effectively on a resume and in an interview}
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SALARY NEGOTIATION – Learn the do’s and don’ts of negotiating your next salary.  You will receive tips on how and when to respond to salary and benefit questions.  Negotiating is tricky.  Come in for some helpful hints to get that salary you really want.

Assertive Communication -    ^{This workshop is designed to help participants understand the differences between assertive, passive and aggressive behaviors and teaches assertive communication techniques to use in the job search and other situations.}
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^{COPING WITH JOB LOSS – This workshop is designed to provide information on the emotional side of job loss and job search. Learn the emotional stages people often experience when they lose their job and how to deal with them. Discover techniques for building motivation and self-confidence.}
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 ^{SCORE (SBA) SEMINAR – U. S. Small Business Administration will help you gain a better understanding of the various SBA programs and services that are available to prospective or current entrepreneurs who need assistance in starting or expanding their businesses.} 
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FINDING STATE JOBS- This workshop will help you find the career opportunities in State Government.

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 ^{FEDERAL JOBS SEARCH WORKSHOP – Improve your chances of landing a steady well paying and challenging Federal position by preparing the right resume format, applying correctly and targeting the correct job title and grade! Learn the ins and outs of navigating the Federal job system.} 
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^{OVERCOMING AGE BARRIERS IN THE JOB HUNT-  Provide participants with a greater understanding of potential age-related biases, both internal and external and to provide specific strategies to aid participants in developing a successful job search.}
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^{Coping with Job Loss and the Job Search -}  This workshop is designed to help dislocated workers to understand and identify the typical emotions that occur during one’s job loss and job search, and to provide participants with tools and strategies for managing their period of unemployment.
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^{VETERANS WORKSHOP – Designed especially for Veterans, topics include; starting the job search, effective search techniques,  Internet etc. as well as other services and benefits available only to Veterans.}
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^{Cover  Letter Writing. - A good resume and cover letter are crucial for anyone looking for work, since it is often your initial contact with a company.  Recruiters take an average of only 45 seconds to review a resume.  Come to this workshop to learn how to write and organize an effective resume and cover letter.}
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<sup>Introduction to Resource Room Learn how to use this very effective  E-Learning Tool that offers over 200 modules in Computer Applications, Professional Development and Job Search Skills. Self-Paced learning at your own pace.

E-Learning</sup>
You will learn all about this new exciting e-learning  tutorial offering skills such as: computer applications, business development, and job search related courses. 
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^{Introduction to PC’S Learn the basics of Windows 2000 and working with desktop objects and windows.  Course includes navigating to information stored on the computer, using Windows Explorer to manage files and folders, customizing the Windows 2000 desktop to best suit your needs, and managing and administering the workstation by using the Microsoft Management Console, the Control Panel, and the NTFS used in Windows 2000.}
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<sup>INTERNET JOB SEARCH -  This workshop will provide the customer with some ‘state of the art’ job search tools.  The workshop will familiarize the customer with various job search websites and enable him/her to create a large amount of employment opportunity activity in a short period of time. It also provides them with their own E-mail account/address, and the set up of a ‘Job Search Agent Alert’.

INTRODUCTION TO WORD</sup>
Using Microsoft Word, students will acquaint the new user with creating Word for Windows documents.  Upon completion of the workshop, the student will be able to create, edit, save and print documents.  In addition, the student will also learn how to cut and paste text, format text, and use the spell checker, and the thesaurus.  Limited to 6 participants.
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^{To Schedule a Workshop, Please call your counselor or Peggy at 617-745-4000 - MEMBERS: Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.}

^{FIRST TIME CUSTOMERS: Please arrive 30 minutes before scheduled start time. Due to high demand, if you are unable to attend a workshop for which you are scheduled, please call and let us know. Please be on time. Customers arriving more than 10 minutes late will not be admitted to the workshop.}