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:
- Monday, April 17. https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/8179904
- Monday, April 24. https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/8179905
- 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 17. https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/8267798
- 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.
- 10:15 a.m.-noon. Brigadier Gen. Charles E. McGee Library, 900 Wayne Ave, Silver Spring:
- Monday, April 17. Register at https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/8047254
- Monday, April 24. Register at https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/8047255
- 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Twinbrook Library, 202 Meadow Hall Drive, Rockville
- Wednesday, April 19. https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/8252722
- Wednesday, April 26. https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/8252723
- 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
- viernes, 21 de abril, 3-5 p.m. Preparacion de los estados financieros
- viernes, 28 de abril, 3-5 p.m. Gestion de estados financieros
- 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:
- 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
For more information about programs, contact Adrienne van Lare at adrienne.vanlare@montgomerycountymd.gov.