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Truist Financial Wellness Series: Banking Basics
2023-10-19 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
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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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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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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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: 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!
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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.
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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

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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.
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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.
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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.

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Workshop: Brand Your Own Business Online: Part 2
2023-08-30 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.

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.
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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.

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Workshop: Brand Your Own Business Online: Part 1
2023-08-23 15:00 - 16:30

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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Certificate Class: Introduction to Microsoft Excel
2023-08-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-08-08 10:30 - 11:30
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.

Job Club: USPS Information Session
2023-08-09 11:00 - 12:00
Join us Wednesday, August 9th at 11AM as we host a discussion with USPS. Learn more about:

Open positions
Benefits
How to apply
Career pathways
And more

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Empowerment Hour: On the Other Side of Fear is Growth
2023-08-08 15:00 - 16:30
Change frightens many people. It comes with feelings of uncertainty and sometimes sudden change can make us feel like we are losing control. Despite that, change and the fear that comes with it can be instrumental in helping us grow as individuals and professionals. Join us as we discuss why change can be so frightening and how to overcome that fear to reach new heights and grow!

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Job Club: Transferable Skills
2023-08-02 11:00 - 12:00
When changing careers, it’s important to understand the value of all of the experience you carry on your resume. Some of the skills you picked up in one field will transfer into another!
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Empowerment Hour: Understanding Healthy Relationships
2023-08-01 15:00 - 16:30
Join us for an eye-opening workshop where we unlock the keys to building and maintaining thriving connections with those around you. At this empowering workshop, you will:

Learn Effective Communication Skills: Discover how to express yourself openly and genuinely, fostering deeper connections and understanding.
Address Toxic Behavior: Gain insights into recognizing and dealing with toxic behavior in relationships to create a positive and harmonious environment.
Explore the Power of Boundaries: Uncover the significance of setting healthy boundaries to nurture trust and respect.
Connect with Like-Minded Individuals: Engage in interactive discussions and activities to connect with others on a similar journey to understanding healthy relationship

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