Job Club: World Financial Planning Day with Truist Bank
2023-10-04 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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

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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.
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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!
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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.
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Class: Introduction to Microsoft Windows: Part 2
2023-10-30 10:00 - 12:00

Empowerment Hour: How to Be Intentional With Your Time and Attention
2023-10-31 15:00 - 17:00
Are you ever frustrated with yourself after you lose track of time scrolling? Do you ever feel your mind wandering away from something you really want to do? Join us as we discuss ways to reduce distractions and be more intentional with your time.
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Job Club: Understanding Different Kinds of Job Scams
2023-11-01 11:00 - 12:30
Have you ever seen a position posted that seemed too good to be true? It might have been. Join us as we discuss various kinds of job posting scams and on the job scams!
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Truist Financial Wellness Series: Understanding Credit
2023-11-02 11:00 - 12:30
Would you like to learn more about managing your money? Join us as Truist Bank hosts Part Three of their Four Part Financial Series: Understanding Credit! Learn more about how to improve your credit score and the benefits of increasing your score.
Workbooks provided on the day of class. Certificates available to clients who complete all four sessions.
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Empowerment Hour: How Are You Managing Holiday Expectations and Stress?
2023-11-07 15:00 - 16:30
The holidays are one of the most rewarding times of the year, but they’re also one of the most stressful. Do you have a plan for managing your schedule this holiday season? What are your plans for the stress that comes with cooking, shopping, and seeing family? Join us as we talk about ways to manage these major stressors this season.
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Job Club: Tips for Turning a Seasonal Position into a Permanent Job!
2023-11-08 11:00 - 12:30
This time of year, lots of people get hired into seasonal positions! Having that extra money during the holiday season is certainly nice, but do you know how to make sure you keep seeing that extra money after the holiday season? Join us as our retail expert shares tips and tricks to go from seasonal temp to permanent hire after the holiday season.
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Truist Financial Wellness Series: Pathway to Homeownership
2023-11-09 11:00 - 12:30
Would you like to learn more about managing your money? Join us as Truist Bank hosts Part Four of their Four Part Financial Series: Pathway to Homeownership! Learn more about buying a home, signing a mortgage, and how to get ready for the process.
Workbooks provided on the day of class. Certificates available to clients who complete all four sessions.
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Empowerment Hour: The Power of Gratitude
2023-11-14 15:00 - 16:30
This season, we all like to think about the things we’re thankful for. But did you know there are long term benefits to expressing gratitude? Come join us as we talk about some of the many reasons we practice gratitude and different ways we can continue doing so throughout the year.
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Job Club: Gaithersburg Financial Empowerment Center
2023-11-15 11:00 - 12:30
The holidays can be a very stressful time on our wallets. Join us as the Gaithersburg Financial Empowerment Center comes to present ways to stick to a financial plan for the holidays!
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Empowerment Hour: Setting Boundaries for a Happy Holiday Season
2023-11-28 15:00 - 16:30
Tis the season to be jolly! That means setting your boundaries early so you can spend more time celebrating with your family and friends. Join us as we talk about ways to set some boundaries before the festivities.
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Job Club: Understanding the Interview Process
2023-11-29 11:00 - 12:30
When it comes to the job search process, there are only a few opportunities to speak directly with the person making the final decision whether or not to hire you. This makes the interview one of the most important steps in that process! Join us as our expert partner discusses the interview process and how you can prepare!
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Class: Introduction to Microsoft Excel: Part 1
2023-12-04 10:30 - 12:00
Would you like to learn more about the powerful tools in Microsoft Excel? Learn how to organize your information in an easy to read and visualize document, use the powerful formula tool to add data together, average data, and more, and create graphs with the data entered into the spreadsheet!

Join this two part class, Mondays, December 4th & 11th at 10:30AM.

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Empowerment Hour: Avoiding Negative Thinking
2023-12-05 15:00 - 16:30
During such a positive time of year, negative thinking can definitely ruin your season. Join us as we learn how to avoid negative thinking and instead focus on the best of the season.
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Job Club: How to Handle Difficult Customers
2023-12-06 11:00 - 12:30
This time of year, everyone is feeling the stress of holiday shopping. This can make customers a bit more difficult than usual. Join CareerCatchers as we share some tips on ways to handle difficult customers.
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BuildEd Information Session
2023-12-07 11:00 - 12:30
Are you ready to learn more about how to achieve long-lasting success in your career or business? Entrepreneurship is an essential skill for any type of career success, and BuildEd has been offering certificate courses on the subject in order to level the playing field and provide access to the power of entrepreneurship in starting businesses and accelerating careers. Join us December 7th at 11:00AM to learn more about how they can help you succeed.
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Class: Introduction to Microsoft Excel: Part 2
2023-12-11 10:30 - 11:00

Workshop: BuildEd's CEO of Your Own Career
2023-12-12 11:00 - 13:30
The problem is that these rules are just not taught, until now. In this 2-part 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!
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Empowerment Hour: Holiday Self-Care
2023-12-12 15:00 - 16:30
During the holidays, we spend a lot of time thinking about our friends and family. This can unfortunately lead to us neglecting our own needs during this busy time. Join CareerCatchers as we go over some of the ways to incorporate self-care into your holiday routine!
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Job Club: Networking
2023-12-13 11:00 - 12:30
Networking is a vital skill to build your career! Learn about all of the wonderful opportunities around you to network and different ways to approach people and stay in touch.
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Workshop: BuildEd's CEO of Your Own Career
2023-12-14 11:00 - 13:30
The problem is that these rules are just not taught, until now. In this 2-part 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!
To register, click here.
