Workforce Development Center Events

The Baltimore County Workforce Development Centers publish a monthly schedule of seminars, training opportunities and special events.

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May 2008 Class or Club Seminar - Writing a Winning Resume: The Finished Product, Part 2 (WLT-258) @ Eastpoint WDC Location: 7th Council District Date/Time: 05/02/2008 8:45 AM - 05/02/2008 3:30 PM Part 2 of 2. Resume elements and formats, and how to use them appropriately. References... How to play the game to your advantage. Learn how to deal with gaps in employment. Do's and Don'ts of scannable resumes. You must register in advance to participate in this seminar. If you are registering online, you must register one week prior to the seminar date. Class or Club Seminar - Looking for Work in the 21st Century: Job Search and Interviewing (WLT-259) @ Hunt Valley WDC Location: 3rd Council District Date/Time: 05/05/2008 8:45 AM - 05/05/2008 3:30 PM Explore the hidden job market, top job hunting and career Internet websites. Locate job leads on the Internet. Establish your own free e-mail account. Learn how to complete an on-line request for resumes and the Do's and Don'ts of completing an employment application. Conduct company research. Participants must have the basic ability to use a computer keyboard and mouse, and bring an electronic copy of their resume to the workshop. You must register in advance to participate in this seminar. Class or Club Seminar - Looking for Work in the 21st Century: Job Search and Interviewing (WLT-259) @ Eastpoint WDC Location: 7th Council District Date/Time: 05/07/2008 8:45 AM - 05/07/2008 3:30 PM Looking for Work in the 21st Century: Explore the hidden job market, top job hunting and career Internet websites. Locate job leads on the Internet. Establish your own free e-mail account. Learn how to complete an on-line request for resumes and the Do's and Don'ts of completing an employment application. Conduct company research. You must register in advance to participate in this seminar. If you are registering online, you must register one week prior to the seminar date. Meeting or Hearing Baltimore County Workforce Development Council Meeting @ CCBC Catonsville, 800 South Rolling Road, Baltimore, MD 21228 Location: 7th Council District Date/Time: 05/08/2008 8:00 AM - 05/08/2008 10:00 AM The monthly meeting of the Baltimore County Workforce Development Council. Class or Club Seminar - Basic Computer Skills (PCP-916) @ Eastpoint WDC Location: 7th Council District Date/Time: 05/08/2008 8:45 AM - 05/08/2008 3:30 PM Basic Computer Skills Find out how to launch a browser and email your resume. Learn to use basic formatting techniques to center, bold and underline your resume. Learn how to copy and paste from Word to an electronic job site. Become skilled at saving your resume to different storage devices. You must register in advance to participate in this seminar. Class or Club Seminar - Obtaining a Federal Job: Writing a Dynamic Federal Resume, Part 1 (WLT-250) @ Hunt Valley WDC Location: 3rd Council District Date/Time: 05/09/2008 8:45 AM - 05/09/2008 3:30 PM Obtaining a Federal Job: Gain an understanding of the federal hiring process. Learn specific federal requirements that must be included in every federal resume. Effectively research and read federal vacancy announcements. You must register in advance to participate in this seminar. If you are registering online, you must register one week prior to the seminar date. Class or Club WDC Service Orientation / Assessment @ Eastpoint WDC Location: 7th Council District Date/Time: 05/12/2008 8:45 AM - 05/12/2008 1:00 PM An introduction to all the services available from the Workforce Development System. Class or Club Financial Management Seminar - Eastpoint WDC Location: 7th Council District Date/Time: 05/12/2008 10:15 AM - 05/12/2008 11:15 AM This seminar is for customers registered with the Eastpoint Workforce Development Center and offers many good tips on how to manage your money while youare looking for a new job. Class or Club WDC Service Orientation / Assessment @ Hunt Valley WDC Location: 3rd Council District Date/Time: 05/13/2008 8:45 AM - 05/13/2008 12:30 PM An introduction to all the services available from the Baltimore County Workforce Development System. Class or Club Financial Management Seminar - Hunt Valley WDC Location: 3rd Council District Date/Time: 05/13/2008 10:30 AM - 05/13/2008 11:30 AM Provides smart money management guidelines and tips on how to manage your money while you are looking for a new job. Event or Activity Seminar - What Does it Take to Start a Small Business @ Eastpoint WDC Location: 7th Council District Date/Time: 05/13/2008 2:00 PM - 05/13/2008 4:00 PM Have you ever considered starting your own business? Do you know what your first step would be? Do you have the tools and desire to succeed. You must register in advance to participate in this seminar. If you are registering online, you must register one week prior to the seminar date. Class or Club Day 1 - WDC Service Orientation / Career Path Strategies @ Eastpoint Location: 7th Council District Date/Time: 05/14/2008 8:45 AM - 05/14/2008 4:00 PM Day one of the DLLR Early Intervention Program seminar. Also includes an introduction to all the services available from the Baltimore County Workforce Development System. Class or Club Day 1 - WDC Service Orientation / Career Path Strategies @ Hunt Valley Location: 3rd Council District Date/Time: 05/14/2008 8:45 AM - 05/14/2008 4:00 PM Day one of the DLLR Early Intervention Program seminar. Also includes an introduction to all the services available from the Baltimore County Workforce Development System. Class or Club Seminar - Obtaining a Federal Job: Writing a Dynamic Federal Resume, Part 1 (WLT-250) @ Eastpoint WDC Location: 7th Council District Date/Time: 05/14/2008 8:45 AM - 05/14/2008 3:30 PM Obtaining a Federal Job: Gain an understanding of the federal hiring process. Learn specific federal requirements that must be included in every federal resume. Effectively research and read federal vacancy announcements. You must register in advance to participate in this seminar. If you are registering online, you must register one week prior to the seminar date. Class or Club Day 2 - WDC Service Orientation / Career Path Strategies @ Eastpoint Location: 7th Council District Date/Time: 05/15/2008 8:45 AM - 05/15/2008 4:00 PM Day two of the DLLR Early Intervention Program seminar. Also includes an introduction to all the services available from the Baltimore County Workforce Development System. Class or Club Day 2 - WDC Service Orientation / Career Path Strategies @ Hunt Valley Location: 3rd Council District Date/Time: 05/15/2008 8:45 AM - 05/15/2008 4:00 PM Day two of the DLLR Early Intervention Program seminar. Also includes an introduction to all the services available from the Baltimore County Workforce Development System. Class or Club Seminar - Obtaining a Federal Job: Writing Outstanding KSA's for your Federal Resume, Part 2 (WLT-250) @ Eastpoint WDC Location: 7th Council District Date/Time: 05/16/2008 8:45 AM - 05/16/2008 3:30 PM Obtaining a Federal Job: Discover the importance of KSAs (knowledge, skills and abilities). Learn how to write KSA statements using a tried and true OPM (Office of Policy Management) formula. Create an effective federal application package. You must register in advance to participate in this seminar. If you are registering online, you must register one week prior to the seminar date. Class or Club Seminar - Obtaining a Federal Job: Writing Outstanding KSA's for your Federal Resume, Part 2 (WLT-250) @ Hunt Valley WDC Location: 3rd Council District Date/Time: 05/16/2008 8:45 AM - 05/16/2008 3:30 PM Obtaining a Federal Job: Discover the importance of KSAs (knowledge, skills and abilities). Learn how to write KSA statements using a tried and true OPM (Office of Policy Management) formula. Create an effective federal application package. You must register in advance to participate in this seminar. If you are registering online, you must register one week prior to the seminar date. Class or Club WDC Assessment @ Eastpoint WDC Location: 7th Council District Date/Time: 05/16/2008 11:15 AM - 05/16/2008 12:30 PM Take math and reading tests. Class or Club Seminar - Bacic Computer Skills (PCP-916) @ Hunt Valley WDC Location: 3rd Council District Date/Time: 05/19/2008 8:45 AM - 05/19/2008 3:30 PM Basic Computer Skills Find out how to launch a browser and email your resume. Learn to use basic formatting techniques to center, bold and underline your resume. Learn how to copy and paste from Word to an electronic job site. Become skilled at saving your resume to different storage devices. You must register in advance to participate in this seminar. Class or Club Seminar - Writing a Winning Resume: Building the Foundation, Part 1 (WLT-258) @ Hunt Valley WDC Location: 3rd Council District Date/Time: 05/23/2008 8:45 AM - 05/23/2008 3:30 PM Part 1. Learn the process of developing a resume and cover letter. Learn to articulate and identify your transferrable skills, and how to use them to your advantage. You must register in advance to participate in this seminar. If you are registering online, you must register one week prior to the seminar date. Event or Activity Baltimore County Workforce Development Center- Hunt Valley - CLOSED - Memorial Day Holiday Location: 3rd Council District Date/Time: 05/26/2008 8:30 AM - 05/26/2008 4:30 PM The Baltimore County Workforce Development Center will be closed for the Memorial Day Holiday. Event or Activity Seminar - What Does it Take to Start a Small Business @ Hunt Valley WDC Location: 3rd Council District Date/Time: 05/27/2008 2:00 PM - 05/27/2008 4:00 PM Have you ever considered starting your own business? Do you know what your first step would be? Do you have the tools and desire to succeed. You must register in advance to participate in this seminar. If you are registering online, you must register one week prior to the seminar date. Class or Club Seminar - Writing a Winning Resume: Building a Foundation, Part 1 (WLT-258) @ Eastpoint WDC Location: 7th Council District Date/Time: 05/28/2008 8:45 AM - 05/28/2008 12:30 PM Part 1 Learn the process of developing a resume and cover letter. Learn to articulate and identify your transferrable skills, and how to use them to your advantage. You must register in advance to participate in this seminar. If you are registering online, you must register one week prior to the seminar date. Class or Club Seminar - Writing a Winning Resume: The Finished Product, Part 2 (WLT-258) @ Hunt Valley WDC Location: 3rd Council District Date/Time: 05/30/2008 8:45 AM - 05/30/2008 3:30 PM Part 2. Resume elements and formats, and how to use them appropriately. References... How to play the game to your advantage. Learn how to deal with gaps in employment. Do's and Don'ts of scannable resumes. You must register in advance to participate in this seminar. Participants must have the basic ability to use a computer keyboard and mouse, attend Part 1 and bring completed workbook or a hard copy and/or electronic version of their resume to the workshop. Class or Club Workshop - Sandler Sales @ Hunt Valley WDC Location: 3rd Council District Date/Time: 05/30/2008 9:00 AM - 05/30/2008 10:30 PM Orientation for the Sandler Sales training program.