April 5, 2023

Online Workshops and One-on-One Sessions to Assist Job Seekers, Entrepreneurs and Older Adults Will Be Available Free in April

Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will offer online workshops and one-on-one sessions geared toward assisting job seekers, entrepreneurs, and older adults throughout April. All workshops are free.

The schedule of workshops:
  • Mondays throughout April, 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 your job search. Register at:
  • Select Mondays, 2-4 p.m. Job and Resume Help Program at Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library, 900 Wayne Ave., Silver Spring. Need someone to look over your resume? Need help with applying for jobs? Come in for a 30-minute one-on-one session. Appointments will be first-come, first-served in Meeting Room No. 1, third floor. No registration required.
  • Monday, April 10. 5-6 p.m. Explore Careers in Building and Construction Trades – Virtual.* Learn how to launch your building/construction trades career. Register at https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/8165095
  • Wednesday, April 19. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. How to Apply for Jobs with Montgomery County Government – Virtual.* Find out about applying for jobs with Montgomery County Government. Register at https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/7671941
  • Computer Class (Basic) - Learn how to use a mouse / keyboard and what is an internet browser.
  • For Entrepreneurs: MCPL y LEDC presentarán una serie empresarial durante la primavera sobre conceptos básicos de contabilidad para pequeñas empresas at Marilyn J. Praisner Library, 14910 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville.
    • viernes, 14 de abril, 3-5 p.m. Conceptos basicos de contabilidad Introduccion a la Contabilidad; Presupuesto de Gastos Pre-operativos ; Analisis y determinacion del Costo y Precio; Punto de Equilibrio. Utilice este enlace para inscribirse en el programa: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/8205556
    • viernes, 21 de abril, 3-5 p.m. Preparacion de los estados financieros Que es el Balance General y para que sirve; Que es el Estado de Perdidas y Ganancias para que sirven ; Preparacion de Estados Financieros (con un ejercicio practico mostrare como se relacionan el Balance General y Estado de Perdidas y Ganancias). Utilice este enlace para inscribirse en el programa: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/8209320
    • viernes, 28 de abril, 3-5 p.m. Gestion de estados financieros Como se relacionan los Estados Financieros y el Plan de Negocio; Elaboracion del Presupuesto; Monitoreo del Presupuesto. Utilice este enlace para inscribirse en el programa: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/8205563
  • Thursday, April 27. 5-7 p.m. How to Develop General Business Agreements for Your Business at Marilyn J. Praisner Library, 14910 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville. Small business owners make agreements with employees, customers, and vendors on a daily basis. Business contracts formalize these agreements. This session will cover the key types of business contracts. Register: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/8267377
  • Senior Planet Technology Lectures for Older Adults:
    • Wednesday, April 12. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Learn how to use Google Maps at Aspen Hill Library, 4407 Aspen Hill Rd., Rockville. During this lecture, you’ll get an introduction to the platform and a demonstration of how to use it. Register at https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/8241264
    • Thursday, April 13. 3-4 p.m., Instagram Basics at Olney Library 3500 Olney-Laytonsville Road, Olney. Learn about this visually oriented sharing platform, one of the most exciting of the social media platforms. Register: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/8118940
    • Tuesday, April 25. 2-3:15 p.m. How to Choose A New Computer at Chevy Chase Library, 8005 Connecticut Ave., Chevy Chase. Get answers to the most common questions surrounding how to choose a new computer: Where to start? What's a reliable brand? How much should you budget? Register at https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/8261850
    • Thursday, April 27. 3-4 p.m., Learn About Podcasts at Olney Library 3500 Olney-Laytonsville Road, Olney. Learn about these audio programs available on the internet: why people listen to them, where you can find them and what are the most popular ones. Register at https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/8118979
*An internet connection and a device (such as a smartphone, tablet or computer) are required for participation.

For more information about programs, contact Adrienne van Lare at adrienne.vanlare@montgomerycountymd.gov.
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