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Career Workshops
Workshop Schedule - 2010
Registering for Workshops:
Space is guaranteed in workshops only for those who are prepaid. Others
may enroll as space permits and should arrive 15 minutes early to register.
Workshops are taught by WAW staff except as noted. Register by calling
WAW at (626) 796-6870. Receipt of payment guarantees your spot in workshops.
Scholarships are available for those who qualify. You must contact
WAW staff in advance for scholarship details.
MARCH
Connecting With
Others to Explore A New Career
Monday, March 8
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
*What answers do you need to plan your education and career?
*What is Informational Interviewing?
*Learn how to contact others to get inside information
$20 by March 4, $25 after
Networking Mixer
Wednesday, March 10 5:30 p.m. to 7:00
In need of a job, looking for others to connect with? Bring your business
cards.
Donation Requested
Job Searching on
the Internet
Thursday, March 11
4:00pm - 6:00pm
*Learn how to find job openings online
*Get tips on how to search effectively
*Learn what types of websites are available to job seekers
Pre-requisite: Must know how to use the internet
$20 by March 9, $25 after
Introduction to
Social Media
Saturday, March 13
10:30am - 12:30pm
Ever wondered about Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and other "Social Media"
websites? Presenter Chris Lam will discuss the many social media tools
that are available and what they can do for you.
$20 by March 10, $25 after
Special Event:
Job Hunting Skills Especially for Introverts
Wednesday, March 17
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Presented by Maria Simpson, Executive Coach
*Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed and anxious about "failing" in the
job search process that seems so easy for others?
*Understand the differences between introverts and extroverts and how
this difference affects one's energy level, ability to network, and ability
to communicate in difficult circumstances.
*Learn ways to plan your activities to keep your energy up and confidently
make the necessary contacts, even with large groups of strangers.
Donation requested.
Grant Writing Workshop
Friday March 19 and Saturday March 20
9:00 - 3:00pm
A step-by-step approach to becoming a full or part-time grantwriter including
identifying appropriate funding sources and preparing online and hardcopy
grant proposals. This workshop also includes a marketing lesson on how
to find potential clients and market your services.
$ 299 Regular Price
$150 Early registration
Moving on After
a Job Loss
Monday, March 22 & Monday, March 29
10:30 a.m. to Noon
Are you stuck in the past but need to plan for the future? Share your
experience with others.
*Explore your reactions to job loss
*Discover what you've learned about yourself
*Help your family and friends to help you
$25 by March 18, $30 after
Interviews that
Win Jobs
Thursday, March 25
10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Learn and practice successful interviewing techniques.
$20 by March 23, $25 after
APRIL
Quickbooks
Saturday, April 10
10:30am - 12:30pm
Learn how to use Quickbooks, the most commonly used accounting package
for small and medium-sized businesses.
$45 by April 7, $50 after
Networking Mixer
Wednesday, April 14
5:30 p.m. to 7:00
In need of a job, looking for others to connect with? Bring your business
cards.
Donation Requested
45+ and Job Hunting
Monday, April 19
10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Maximize your opportunities and discover what has worked for others.
$20 by April 15, $25 after
Employer Forum
Wednesday, April 21
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Employers will be onsite to describe job opportunities and current openings.
Visit the Women At Work website for names of confirmed employers.
Donation Requested
NEW! -- Demystifying
the Online Job Application Process
Thursday, April 29
4:00pm- 6:00pm
*Get tips on how to present yourself professionally
*Learn how to upload your resume and submit information electronically
*Practice filling out a sample online application
Pre-requisite: Must know how to use Word and the internet
$20 by April 27, $25 after
