Certificate Class: Introduction to Microsoft Excel
2023-08-15 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Would you like to harness the power of Excel to streamline your spreadsheets? Would you like to create stunning visual graphs to display important information? Join this beginner’s introduction to Microsoft Excel!

July 25th at 10:30AM
August 1st at 10:30AM
August 8th at 10:30AM
August 15th at 10:30AM

Class limited to 25 participants. Registration ends July 24th at 5:00PM. To register, click here.

Empowerment Hour: Dealing with Anxiety and Depression
2023-08-15 15:00 - 16:30
Some situations can feel overwhelming. If you are dealing with anxiety and depression, you may be more sensitive to that feeling of overwhelm. Join us as we discuss ways to deal with anxiety and depression that may help you power through those feelings.
For future events, check out our calendar!

Job Club: Job Search Strategies
2023-08-16 11:00 - 12:00
Are you feeling frustrated about searching for a job? Do you feel overwhelmed about the positions and sites to look through? Do you have a plan for how to communicate and follow up on every application? Join us as we review job search strategies to help you with all of this!
For future events, check out our calendar!

Empowerment Hour: Cultivating Self-Confidence
2023-08-22 15:00 - 16:30
Confidence is an important soft skill to help you advance in life and your career. It can help you build a number of other skills, such as helping you set and maintain boundaries, helping you speak to others in public, and helping you remain resilient in the face of adversity.
For future events, check out our calendar!

Job Club: Remote Work
2023-08-23 11:00 - 12:00
Is remote work right for you? Remote and hybrid work options have become more available since the pandemic. How do these positions work? What are the benefits and drawbacks? Join us as we discuss remote work- the ups, downs, and in-betweens- so you can decide if this is a path you may want to take.
For future events, check out our calendar.

Workshop: Brand Your Own Business Online: Part 1
2023-08-23 15:00 - 16:30
Join Ms. Nena B., founder of Social Media Success Network and The LinkedIn Queen as she discusses:

The importance of online branding
Defining your visual identity
Establishing your business on social media
Creating compelling content
Measuring the results of your campaigns
Making adjustments for continuous improvement

Class limited to 25 participants. Registration ends August 22nd at 5:00PM. To register, click here.

Empowerment Hour: Managing Stress
2023-08-29 15:00 - 16:30
Do the tasks in your life ever feel overwhelming? Does your stress keep building more and more? Learn more about what stress is and how to manage it.

For future events, check out our calendar!

Job Club: Interviewing Skills
2023-08-30 11:00 - 12:00
Prepare for your next interview and learn how to market your skills to your future employer. Get tips on panel interviewing, what not to say during an interview, and what to do after the interview to help you land the job.
For future events, check out our calendar!

Workshop: Brand Your Own Business Online: Part 2
2023-08-30 15:00 - 16:30

Empowerment Hour: Overcoming Setbacks
2023-09-05 15:00 - 16:30
Does it ever feel like one bad day can derail all of your progress? You aren’t alone in feeling overwhelmed by setbacks. Join us as we discuss how we can overcome different kinds of setbacks and continue towards our goals.
For future events, check out our calendar!

Job Club: Career Exploration: O*Net
2023-09-06 11:00 - 12:30
Are you looking for your dream job? Not sure where to start. Join us as we learn more exploring career paths on O*Net Online! Learn how to set up an account, review paths, and set goals based on their articles.
For future events, check out our calendar!

Empowerment Hour: Creating Good Habits
2023-09-12 15:00 - 16:30
Have you ever tried to form a good habit, but found maintaining it to be too hard? We all know that good habits can improve our lives, but where do we start? Join us as we discuss how to create good habits and some of the benefits of practicing them.
For future events, check out our calendar!

Job Club: Top Skills Professionals Need for Workplace Success
2023-09-13 11:00 - 12:30
Have you ever wondered what skills you need to practice to be successful as a professional? Join us as we review the top skills workplaces need and how practicing them will help you become more professional.
For future events, check out our calendar!

Empowerment Hour: Change Management
2023-09-19 15:00 - 16:30
Do you think you need to continue growing in your personal and professional development but don’t know where to start? Does change feel confusing or elusive? Do you struggle with planning your next steps in growing towards your goals? Join us as we discuss change management and different ways to plan for success as you change your habits, responsibilities, and goals.
For future events, check out our calendar!

Job Club: Stackable Credentials
2023-09-20 11:00 - 12:30
Would you like to continue proving your skills in your field? Stackable credentials may help. Learn more about credentialing sources, stackable certificates, and how they help in career advancement. Join us and your peers as we discuss various programs that have worked for you and others in the past.
For future events, check out our calendar!

Workshop: Build Your Professional Brand Using LinkedIn: Part 1
2023-09-20 15:00 - 17:00
Join Ms. Nena B. for her 2-Part series on using LinkedIn to build your professional brand!
You’ll learn:

Understand the platform’s features
Optimize your profile
Learn the benefits of sharing on the platform
Build your network
Leverage your company’s profile
And more

Class is limited to 25 participants. Registration end September 19th at 5:00PM. To register, click here.

Empowerment Hour: Growth Mindset
2023-09-26 15:00 - 16:30
Your mindset is one of the most important tools you have available to change your life. Why not learn how to use it to grow? Join us as we talk about the benefits of a growth mindset, how growing your current abilities can benefit you, and how to adopt a growth mindset for yourself.
For future events, check out our calendar!

Job Club: Business Etiquette
2023-09-27 11:00 - 12:30
Business etiquette can be confusing for a lot of people. Join us as we review business etiquette in professional settings, the dos and don’ts of professional emailing, and how to avoid awkward workplace situations.
For future events, check out our calendar!

Workshop: Build Your Professional Brand Using LinkedIn: Part 2
2023-09-27 15:00 - 16:30
Join Ms. Nena B. for her 2-Part series on using LinkedIn to build your professional brand!
You’ll learn:

Understand the platform’s features
Optimize your profile
Learn the benefits of sharing on the platform
Build your network
Leverage your company’s profile
And more

For future events, check out our calendar!

Empowerment Hour: Work-Life Balance
2023-10-03 15:00 - 16:30
Work-life balance is consistently ranked as one of the top methods to reduce burnout and increase overall happiness, but how do we achieve it? Join us as we discuss work-life balance, why it is important, and how to find it.
For future events, check out our calendar!

Job Club: World Financial Planning Day with Truist Bank
2023-10-04 11:00 - 12:30
Did you know every October 4th is World Financial Planning Day? This year join us as we celebrate with a presentation on basic financial planning from our partner at Truist Bank!
For future events, check out our calendar!

Empowerment Hour: Nature and Mental Health Benefits
2023-10-10 15:00 - 16:30
A number of things can affect our mental health, including feeling stuck inside. But how do we find time to spend outdoors? Join us as we talk about nature, its affect on our mental health, and ways to get outside.
For future events, check out our calendar!

Job Club: How to Evaluate a Job Offer
2023-10-11 11:00 - 12:30
After you finish interviewing, you may have multiple job offers! How do you make the decision to choose one? What factors should you look at to ensure your future success and satisfaction with your career? Join us as we discuss these questions and more!
For future events, check out our calendar!

Job Club: CEO of Your Own Career with BuildEd
2023-10-18 11:00 - 13:30
Join BuildEd and CareerCatchers for “CEO of Your Own Career.” The world has changed, but the rules for how to prosper have not. The problem is that these rules are just not taught, until now. In the 2.5 hour workshop, you will learn how the world really works, what drives success, and how to build the career YOU want regardless of where you are now. You will emerge with an understanding and tools you can put into action immediately. 94 out of 100 people would recommend this to a friend. Come see why and unleash your future!
For future events, check out our calendar.

Truist Financial Wellness Series: Banking Basics
2023-10-19 11:00 - 12:00
Would you like to learn more about managing your money? Join us as Truist Bank hosts Part One of their Four Part Financial Series: Pathway to Homeownership! Learn more about the fundamentals of banking, protecting your money, and the benefits of a bank account over prepaid cards.
Workbooks provided on the day of class. Certificates available to clients who complete all four sessions.
For future events, check out our calendar.

Family Fun Day
2023-10-20 16:30 - 18:30
Join us for an evening of empowering information, food, and fun! Bring your kids! The event will include:

A professional photographer to take headshots for LinkedIn profiles!
Food distribution by Manna Foods.
The Gaithersburg Financial Empowerment Center, Truist, and other guests present to talk about their services.
Various prizes raffled during the event, including Chromebooks, $50 Giant Foods gift cards, and more!

Thank you to all of our attendees and sponsors! For future events, check out our calendar.

Class: Introduction to Microsoft Windows: Part 1
2023-10-23 10:00 - 11:30
Have you every created a file and couldn’t find it after you saved? Have you ever lost a window while working on your computer? Has your computer ever crashed and you’ve lost all your data? This class walks students through the basics of using a Personal Computer using Microsoft Windows. Students will learn:

Computer Hardware vs. Software
Customizing Windows
Working with multiple Windows and Desktops
Creating User Accounts
Backing up Data
Network vs. Local Drives for saving

To view future events, check out our calendar!

Empowerment Hour: How Much Do You Value Your Values?
2023-10-24 15:00 - 17:00
What values do you hold dear? Join us as we take a deep dive into the topic of what values are and why holding true to your values can benefit you.
For future events, check out our calendar.

Job Club: 10 Tips for Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
2023-10-25 11:00 - 12:30
Does facing an unexpected problem feel like wandering a maze? This workshop can help you learn how to think quickly and critically so you can solve problems when they arise! Join us as we discuss our top 10 tips for critical thinking and problem solving!
For future events, check out our calendar.

Truist Financial Wellness Series: Budgeting and Savings
2023-10-26 11:00 - 12:30
Would you like to learn more about managing your money? Join us as Truist Bank hosts Part Two of their Four Part Financial Series: Budgeting and Savings! Learn more about the benefits of creating a budget, having a savings plan, and tracking your spending.
Workbooks provided on the day of class. Certificates available to clients who complete all four sessions.
To view future events, check out our calendar!
