Online workshops and one-on-one sessions geared toward assisting job seekers and entrepreneurs will be available free throughout December through a program sponsored by Montgomery County Public Libraries.
The schedule of workshops:
- Monday, Dec. 12; 9:30-11:30 a.m. H.I.R.E. (Helping Individuals Reach Employment) Sessions – Virtual.* Sign up to meet virtually/confidentially one-on-one with a career counselor for advice and assistance with job search. Register at https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/7405161.
- Tuesday, Dec. 13. 1-3 p.m. Job Search Strategies – Virtual.* Learn best practices for conducting a job search. Register at https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/7373701.
- Tuesday/Thursday, Dec. 13 and 15. 5:30-8 p.m. LinkedIn Boot Camp (Session I/Session II)—Virtual.* Two-session/two-day workshop focuses on the mechanics and strategy of using LinkedIn as a tool to conduct a successful job search. Register at https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/7053115.
- Tuesday, Dec. 13. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Career Exploration: Montgomery College at the Library – Virtual.* Learn about various Montgomery College resources to help make and implement well-conceived career plans. Register at https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/7425641.
- Wednesday, Dec.14: 1-3 p.m. Interviewing for Success—Virtual.* Learn how to differentiate yourself from other candidates, be Zoom ready, package experiences, tell your story, be ready for challenging questions and feel more confident in interviews. Register at https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/7373896.
- Thursday Dec. 15. 4-5 p.m. Learn About Podcasts – with Senior Planet—Virtual.* Podcasts are an increasingly popular form of entertainment and a great source of information on all kinds of topics. Learn more about these audio programs available on the internet: why people listen to them, where you can find them and what the most popular ones are. Register at https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/7173430.
- Tuesday Dec. 20. 10-11:30 a.m. Introducción al espíritu empresarial—Virtual.* Aprenda lo que se necesita para convertirse en un emprendedor exitoso en este taller, que se ofrece en asociación con el Maryland Women's Business Center. El programa será presentado en español. Register at https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/7269802.
- Wednesday, Dec. 21. 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. How to Apply for Jobs with Montgomery County Government – Virtual.* Find out everything you need to know about applying for jobs with Montgomery County Government. Register at https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/6811736.
For more information about programs, contact Adrienne van Lare at adrienne.vanlare@montgomerycountymd.gov.
