Job Club: Managing Debt - Guest Speaker from Capital Bank
2025-11-19 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
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!

Polish Your Microsoft Word Skills for Work and Beyond
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: 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!

Empowerment Hour: The Power of Gratitude During the Holidays
2025-12-09 15:00 - 16:00
Shift focus from stress and comparison to appreciation and connection.

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

Job Club: Using Credit Cards - Guest Speaker from Capital Bank
2025-12-10 11:00 - 12:30
To register for this event, click here and select December 10th from the dropdown!

Empowerment Hour: The Gift of Self-Care - Prioritizing You This Holiday Season
2025-12-16 15:00 - 16:00
Learn how to take care of your emotional and physical well-being during the busy holiday season. Discover small daily habits that help you stay grounded, balanced, and joyful.

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

Job Club: Finishing the Year Strong—Building Momentum for Career Success
2025-12-17 11:00 - 12:30
As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to reflect on your professional goals and set yourself up for success in the new year. Join us to learn how to:

Highlight your 2025 career goals
Strengthen your resume and LinkedIn profile
Develop a plan for skill-building and networking over the holidays
Start the new year with confidence and focus

Leave with actionable steps to keep your job search or career development moving forward,even during the holiday slowdown.

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

Empowerment Hour: Moving Forward 2026 Part 1: A Career & Life Planning Workshop
2026-01-13 15:00 - 16:00
Are you ready to step into your next chapter with confidence? This uplifting and practical workshop creates space to reflect on where you are, reconnect with your strengths, and rediscover belief in your abilities.
Through guided exercises and supportive discussion, you will explore strategies to move forward in your career and personal life so you leave with clarity, motivation, and a concrete plan for what comes next.

What You’ll Gain

A clearer vision for your next career and life steps.
Practical planning tools you can start using right away.
Renewed confidence in your skills, experience, and potential.
A supportive space to reflect, reset, and refocus for 2026.

To register for this event, click here and select January 13th from the dropdown!

Job Club: Job Search Tools You Should Be Using in 2026
2026-01-14 11:00 - 12:00
Stay ahead in today’s competitive job market! Discover the latest platforms, apps, and digital tools that successful job seekers are using right now. Learn how to leverage modern search engines, networking sites, AI-powered resume builders, and application trackers to land interviews faster. Perfect for anyone ready to modernize their job search strategy and connect with employers more effectively.
To register for this event, click here and select January 14th from the dropdown!

Training Class: Window Skills Basics- Part 1
2026-01-15 10:30 - 12:30
January 15 & 29
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Silver Spring Library – Action Youth Media
900 Wayne Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Click here to register!
Have you ever felt like you missed learning some of the basics of using a computer? This class is designed to help you build confidence with Windows and understand the skills you may not have had the opportunity to learn before.
In this hands-on session, you will learn:

How to navigate the Windows operating system
Understanding files, folders, and filing systems
How to use and manage drives (such as the C: drive and external storage)
Saving, organizing, and locating documents
Basic computer settings and helpful shortcuts

This class is ideal for beginners or anyone who wants a refresher to strengthen their computer skills in a supportive learning environment.
No prior experience is required.

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Click here to register!

Empowerment Hour: Moving Forward 2026 Part 2: Calming Your Power into the Next Chapter
2026-01-20 15:00 - 16:00
From clarity to courage: showing up as the you who moves forward on purpose.
This Workshop Is For You If You’re Ready To:
Stop waiting and start actively creating your future
See yourself as capable, not just hopeful
Strengthen your confidence before setting meaningful goals
Step into the next chapter of your life or career with intention

What You’ll Gain in This 1‑Hour Empowering Session
By the end of this workshop, you will: – Recognize real evidence that you are already
moving forward – Connect with your December 2026 future self—the version of you
who followed through – Release old limiting stories and replace them with empowering
inner narratives – Arrive emotionally and mentally prepared for the Intentional Goal
Setting Workshop

Workshop Flow
Reclaiming Wins & Growth
Acknowledge the progress you’ve already made—no matter how small—and see it as
proof of your momentum.
Stepping Into Your Future Self
A guided visualization and reflection to connect with the confident, decisive version of
you you’re becoming.
Rewriting the Inner Story
Identify the story that’s been holding you back—and consciously choose a new one that
moves you forward.
Preparing Your Mindset for Intentional Goal Setting
Strengthen belief, clarity, and self‑trust so your next goals are aligned and achievable.
Empowering Closing Ritual
Create a personal power statement you’ll carry into the next workshop.
To register for this event, click here and select January 20th from the dropdown!

Job Club - Guest Speaker: Holy Cross
2026-01-21 11:00 - 12:00
To register for this event, click here and select January 21st from the dropdown!

Empowerment Hour: Intentional Goal Setting Through Creative Expression and Self-Discovery
2026-01-27 15:00 - 16:00
Take time to pause, reflect, and realign your goals. This engaging session uses creative expression and guided self-discovery to help you gain clarity, build confidence, and set intentional goals that support your personal and professional growth. Come ready to explore, create, and leave inspired with clear next steps.

To register for this event, click here and select January 27th from the dropdown!

Job Club - Guest Speaker: Molly Sherman, Carroll Technology & Innovation Council
2026-01-28 11:00 - 12:00
Curious about artificial intelligence and what it means for your future? Join us for an engaging and easy-to-understand session that breaks down what AI is, how it’s already shaping everyday life, and why it presents exciting opportunities ahead. Guest speaker Molly from the Carroll Technology & Innovation Council will explore real-world examples and help demystify AI, leaving you informed, inspired, and confident about embracing emerging technology.

To register for this event, click here and select January 28th from the dropdown!

Empowerment Hour: The Accountability Blueprint: Structure, Track, and Celebrate Your Journey
2026-02-03 15:00 - 16:00
To register for this event, click here and select February 3 from the dropdown!

Job Club - Guest Speaker: Amy Kass, ASK for Insight
2026-02-04 11:00 - 12:00
Topic: Networking For Introverts
Everyone tells you it is important to network when looking for a job and throughout your working life. Does the thought of having to make glib small talk because you don’t know what to say make you anxious? You are certainly not alone. This presentation will explain how to reframe the concept of networking so it feels more natural and less transactional. Find out what traits introverts share that often prove advantageous when presented with a networking opportunity. You will learn strategies for reducing anxiety at events, for starting a conversation with strangers, and for using effective follow-up techniques to nurture your professional relationships. Are you ready to go home before you have even left the house? If you are an introvert, bolster your job search and please attend this presentation!
To register for this event, click here and select February 4 from the dropdown!

Training Class: Window Skills Basics- Part 2
2026-02-05 10:30 - 12:30
February 5th
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Silver Spring Library – Action Youth Media
900 Wayne Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Click here to register!
Have you ever felt like you missed learning some of the basics of using a computer? This class is designed to help you build confidence with Windows and understand the skills you may not have had the opportunity to learn before.
In this hands-on session, you will learn:

How to navigate the Windows operating system
Understanding files, folders, and filing systems
How to use and manage drives (such as the C: drive and external storage)
Saving, organizing, and locating documents
Basic computer settings and helpful shortcuts

This class is ideal for beginners or anyone who wants a refresher to strengthen their computer skills in a supportive learning environment.
No prior experience is required.

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Click here to register!

Empowerment Hour: Challenging Negative Thoughts
2026-02-10 15:00 - 16:00
To register for this event, click here and select February 12 from the dropdown!
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Job Club - Guest Speaker: Beverly Coleman, TRIO EOC
2026-02-11 11:00 - 12:00
Topic: Free Paying for Education and Training Workshop
Worried about how to afford school or job training? This workshop will walk you through the many ways you can pay for education without feeling overwhelmed. Learn about grants, scholarships, financial aid, workforce funding programs, and other resources that can help cover costs. Get practical guidance, ask questions, and leave with real options to move your goals forward — without the financial stress.
To register for this event, click here and select February 11 from the dropdown!
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Empowerment Hour: Rediscovering Joy, Creative Expression
2026-02-17 15:00 - 16:00
To register for this event, click here and select February 17 from the dropdown!
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Job Club: Avoiding Scams
2026-02-18 11:00 - 12:00
To register for this event, click here and select February 18 from the dropdown!
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Empowerment Hour: Time Management
2026-02-24 15:00 - 16:00
To register for this event, click here and select February 24 from the dropdown!
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Job Club - Guest Speaker: Molly Sherman, Carroll Technology & Innovation Council
2026-02-25 11:00 - 12:00
Topic: How to Chat with Chatbots
Discover how to effectively use AI chatbots and conversational technology in your job search and professional development. This presentation covers practical applications of chatbot tools, tips for getting useful responses, and how emerging AI technologies are changing the way we communicate and work in today’s job market.To register for this event, click here and select February 25 from the dropdown!
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Empowerment Hour: The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho
2026-03-03 15:00 - 16:00
This book reminds us that your dreams still matter, even when life feels uncertain or off track.
It teaches that every setback is part of a bigger journey, not a sign that you should give up.
No matter where you are today, you are still capable of creating a meaningful and fulfilling future.

To register for this event, click here and select March 3 from the dropdown!
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Job Club - Preparing for a Job Fair
2026-03-04 11:00 - 13:00
Participants learn how to confidently navigate job fairs with purpose and preparation. The session focuses on how to research employers in advance, prepare a strong elevator pitch, dress professionally, and follow up effectively after meeting recruiters. Attendees practice introducing themselves and learn strategies to stand out in competitive environments.

To register for this event, click here and select March 4 from the dropdown!
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Empowerment Hour: The Let Them Theory - Mel Robbins
2026-03-10 15:00 - 16:00
This book teaches us that we don’t have to carry the weight of other people’s opinions, reactions, or behavior.
When you let go of what you can’t control, you free up energy to focus on your healing, growth, and goals.
Sometimes peace begins when you stop fighting and start choosing yourself.

To register for this event, click here and select March 10 from the dropdown!
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Job Club - Capital Bank: Your Income & Expenses
2026-03-11 11:00 - 13:00
Participants gain practical skills in budgeting, tracking income, and managing expenses. The session focuses on identifying needs versus wants, building awareness of spending habits, and creating realistic financial plans. Attendees gain tools to better manage limited resources and work toward greater financial stability.

To register for this event, click here and select March 11 from the dropdown!
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