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Empowerment Hour: Avoiding Negative Thinking
2025-09-02 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York)
Join us to learn practical strategies to recognize and redirect negative thought patterns that may hold you back from achieving your goals. Walk away with actionable tools to cultivate a more positive mindset and build resilience in your daily life!

To register for this event, click here and select September 2nd from the dropdown!

Job Club: Understanding Remote Work
2025-09-03 11:00 - 12:30
Discover the essential skills and strategies needed to thrive in a remote work environment, from effective communication and time management to maintaining work-life balance. This workshop will equip you with proven techniques to maximize productivity and build strong professional relationships while working from anywhere!

To register for this event, click here and select September 3rd from the dropdown!

Empowerment Hour: How to Make Friends and Influence Others
2025-09-09 15:00 - 16:30
Join us to discover practical ways to build genuine connections and create lasting friendships. Learn simple strategies to communicate with confidence, earn trust, and positively influence others. Walk away with tools you can use every day to strengthen relationships and inspire those around you!

To register for this event, click here and select September 9th from the dropdown!

Job Club: How to Navigate a Job Fair
2025-09-10 11:00 - 12:30
Discover the key strategies to successfully navigate a job fair, from making strong first impressions and networking with confidence to asking impactful questions that set you apart. This workshop will equip you with practical tools to showcase your skills, connect with employers, and take meaningful steps toward advancing your career!

To register for this event, click here and select September 10th from the dropdown!

Empowerment Hour: Living Your Values
2025-09-16 15:00 - 16:30
Discover your core values to build stronger relationships, make better choices, and live with greater peace.

To register for this event, click here and select September 16th from the dropdown!

Job Club: Understanding AI and its Tools with Guest Speaker Molly Sherman
2025-09-17 11:00 - 12:30
Join us as our guest speaker Molly teaches the basics of AI, guiding you through essential tools, practical applications, and tips for integrating AI into your work and daily life.

To register for this event, click here and select September 17th from the dropdown!

Empowerment Hour: The Power of Forgiveness
2025-09-23 15:00 - 16:30
Discover how forgiveness can heal relationships, release emotional burdens, and bring peace into your life. This workshop will guide you through practical steps to let go of the past, strengthen your well-being, and open the door to new possibilities.

To register for this event, click here and select September 23rd from the dropdown!

Job Club: Transferable Skills Workshop
2025-09-24 11:00 - 12:30
When changing careers, it’s important to recognize the value of the experiences you already have. Many skills such as communication, problem-solving, and adaptability can transfer successfully into new industries. This workshop will help you identify your transferable skills and learn how to highlight them on résumés, cover letters, and in interviews. By showcasing these strengths, you can build confidence and demonstrate your value to potential employers.

To register for this event, click here and select September 24th from the dropdown!

Empowerment Hour: You Are More Than Your Struggles
2025-09-30 15:00 - 16:30
Life’s challenges don’t define who you are; they shape your strength, resilience, and growth. This Empowerment Hour workshop will encourage participants to reflect on the struggles they’ve faced and reframe them as stepping stones toward personal and professional success. Together, we’ll explore practical strategies for moving forward with confidence, finding meaning in challenges, and embracing a mindset that says you are more than your struggles.

To register for this event, click here and select September 30th from the dropdown!

Job Club: Risky Business: Protecting Your Data and Yourself
2025-10-01 11:00 - 12:30
“What’s really at risk when you share your data online? Join us as guest speaker Molly Sherman, Executive Director of the Carroll Technology & Innovation Council, leads a practical session on data privacy and scam prevention.

You’ll learn how your online behaviors can increase vulnerability to scams even offline and discover everyday practices to better protect your information and yourself. Don’t miss this opportunity to build confidence and safeguard your digital life!”

To register for this event, click here and select October 1st from the dropdown!

Empowerment Hour: Atomic Habits
2025-10-07 15:00 - 16:30
Discover how small habits can lead to big changes! In this session, we’ll explore key lessons from James Clear’s bestselling book Atomic Habits. You’ll learn strategies to build positive habits, break unhelpful ones, and make lasting changes. Join us and take the first step toward creating a better daily routine!

To register for this event, click here and select October 7th from the dropdown!

Job Club: Your Money, Values, and Influencers, facilitated by Capital Bank
2025-10-08 11:00 - 12:30
In this session, you’ll explore how your personal values shape financial decisions and learn how to align your goals with what matters most to you. The workshop will introduce the SMART framework for goal-setting and highlight strategies for resisting outside influences like advertising. You’ll leave with practical tools to make more confident and intentional money choices.

To register for this event, click here and select October 8th from the dropdown!

Empowerment Hour: The Power of Resilience
2025-10-14 15:00 - 16:30
To register for this event, click here and select October 14th from the dropdown!

Job Club: Networking for Introverts
2025-10-15 11:00 - 12:00
To register for this event, click here and select October 15th from the dropdown!

Empowerment Hour: Stress Management
2025-10-21 15:00 - 16:30
Learn how to recognize the signs of stress and develop healthy ways to cope with life’s challenges. This session will explore practical techniques to manage stress through mindfulness, time management, and self-care. Participants will gain tools to stay calm under pressure, improve focus, and build emotional resilience — helping you feel more balanced and in control every day.

To register for this event, click here and select October 21st from the dropdown!

Job Club: How Human: Preparations for AI and Bot Attacks
2025-10-22 11:00 - 12:00
In today’s digital world, artificial intelligence and automated bots are becoming increasingly sophisticated, making it easier for them to target individuals and organizations. Learn how these technologies are shaping digital threats and discover practical tips for spotting scams, safeguarding your personal information, and staying alert in an automated world.

To register for this event, click here and select October 22nd from the dropdown!

Empowerment Hour: Self Advocacy
2025-10-28 15:00 - 16:30
To register for this event, click here and select October 28h from the dropdown!

Job Club: Your Income and Expenses
2025-10-29 11:00 - 12:00
To register for this event, click here and select October 29th from the dropdown!

Empowerment Hour: Overcoming Setbacks
2025-11-04 15:00 - 16:00
To register for this event, click here and select November 4th from the dropdown!

Life doesn’t always go as planned—but every setback can be a setup for a comeback. Join us for an empowering session on resilience, growth, and perseverance.
Together, we’ll explore strategies to rise above challenges, rebuild confidence, and turn obstacles into opportunities. Discover how to stay motivated, refocus your goals, and move forward stronger than before.
Learn. Heal. Rise. Your comeback starts here.

Empowerment Hour Overcoming Setbacks (1)

To register for this event, click here and select November 4th from the dropdown!

Job Club: Credit Report and Scores - Guest Speaker from Capital Bank
2025-11-05 11:00 - 12:30
To register for this event, click here and select November 5th from the dropdown!

Take control of your financial future! Learn how credit works, what impacts your score, and simple steps to improve it. This hands-on workshop makes understanding credit easy, practical, and actionable.
Boost your financial know-how—don’t miss out!

Job Club Credit Report and Scores with Capital Bank (1)

To register for this event, click here and select November 5th from the dropdown!

No Empowerment Hour: Happy Veterans Day
2025-11-11 15:00 - 16:00
In honor of Veterans Day, classes are paused today. Let’s take a moment to celebrate and thank the courageous men and women who have served—and continue to serve—our country.

Job Club: Professional Communication with AI with Carroll Technology & Innovation Council
2025-11-12 11:00 - 12:30
Learn how to craft clear prompts, write professional emails that sound like you, and create effective notes and presentations using smart tools. Discover how to protect sensitive data and ask the right questions about AI use in your organization. Strengthen your communication skills and harness AI to enhance, not replace, your professional voice.
To register for this event, click here and select November 12th from the dropdown!
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Polish Your Microsoft Word Skills for Work and Beyond
2025-11-13 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-11-20 10:30 - 12:30
November 13th & 20th: Polish Your Microsoft Word Skills for Work and Beyond (In-Person)
Join us for a hands-on refresher course with Patricia Metzger to strengthen your Microsoft Word skills and boost your confidence at work and beyond! Whether you’re updating résumés, creating reports, or organizing documents, this class will help you save time and work smarter.
Click here to register.
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Silver Spring Library
900 Wayne Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Floor: Basement (Action Youth Media)
Don’t miss this opportunity to refresh your skills and learn new tips and tricks!
We welcome all workers impacted by recent federal government actions to attend at no cost.
For more information or to register, please contact Emma (emma@careercatchers.org).
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Empowerment Hour: Living your Values
2025-11-18 15:00 - 16:00
To register for this event, click here and select November 18th from the dropdown!

Job Club: Managing Debt - Guest Speaker from Capital Bank
2025-11-19 11:00 - 12:30
To register for this event, click here and select November 19th from the dropdown!

Job Club Managing Debt with guest speaker Capital Bank

Take charge of your financial future! Join us for an engaging session on Managing Debt, where you’ll learn practical strategies to reduce what you owe, manage payments wisely, and build healthier financial habits.
Discover how to:

Understand different types of debt
Create a realistic repayment plan
Avoid common credit pitfalls
Take the first steps toward financial freedom

Empower yourself with the tools to stay in control — not in debt!

To register for this event, click here and select November 19th from the dropdown!

Empowerment Hour: Setting Boundaries for a Happy Holiday Season
2025-11-25 15:00 - 16:00
Learning to say “no” and protect your peace
The holidays can be joyful—but also overwhelming. Join us for an empowering session focused on setting healthy boundaries that honor your time, energy, and peace of mind.
Learn how to say “no” without guilt, manage expectations, and create space for what truly matters. Discover practical ways to reduce stress and enjoy a happier, more balanced holiday season.
Protect your peace. Prioritize your joy. Celebrate on your own terms.

To register for this event, click here and select November 25th from the dropdown!

No Job Club - Happy Thanksgiving
2025-11-26 11:00 - 12:30
To register for next week’s event, click here and select December 3rd from the dropdown!

Empowerment Hour: How Are You Managing Holiday Expectations and Stress?
2025-12-02 15:00 - 16:00
The holiday season can bring joy—but also stress and pressure. Join us to explore how unrealistic expectations affect your well-being and learn practical strategies to find balance, reduce stress, and protect your peace.
Take a mindful approach to the holidays and create space for joy.

To register for this event, click here and select December 2nd from the dropdown!

Job Club: Let’s Get You Hired: Using AI to Find Your Next Job with Carroll Technology and Innovation Council
2025-12-03 11:00 - 12:30
Discover how to use AI to find your next job in this applied, hands-on workshop. Learn to prompt AI to explore your interests and uncover new career options. Understand how AI is transforming modern recruitment and hiring processes. Practice using AI tools to craft a standout résumé and cover letter that highlight your strengths and goals
To register for this event, click here and select December 3rd from the dropdown!
