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High Performance Search Team No. 10 is open for enrollment.

• Glenn Wise, Owner of Career Focus Workshops, will conduct an 8-week workshop for job seekers who wish to learn how to tap into the “hidden job market” where 75 percent of new jobs are found.

• This complements the normal TJSN programming with a highly structured workshop with strong accountability components to get the job seeker into a high performance networking mode. Reduced rates for members of TJSN.

• Information: Call Glenn Wise at 509-5606 or go to careerfocusworkshops.com.

Corporate Dining 101: Etiquette Workshop

• 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., May 16, 21 – 22, 28 – 30, Homewood Suites, 201 Centreport Dr.

• Put food, not your foot, in your mouth. Business professionals, students, recent graduates and employees have the opportunity to learn proper behavior while dining for business from business and etiquette professional, Sindy Martin of Smartin International.

• Martin will teach the core knowledge of corporate dining and the ability to adapt smoothly to the situation at hand. Attendees will learn how to make a good first impression and tips for organizing a business meal at a restaurant. Martin will go over proper behaviors when invited to social events for business as well as instruct participants on table manners and gadget and technology etiquette.

• Attendees will learn how to: Preside over important business meals, when to present a business card, when it is appropriate to conduct business, the secrets of the formal place setting, proper way to use all those utensils, what you can eat with your fingers, essential tips and faux pas.

• The cost for the seminar is $99 and includes lunch. Special corporate rates are available (5 people for $400).

• Register at www.smartinevents.com.

BUSINESS BEFORE HOURS: 2013 Piedmont Triad Business Showcase

• 8 – 9 a.m., May 16, the 2013 Piedmont Triad Business Showcase, Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center, 1921 W. Lee St.

• The Piedmont Triad Business Showcase is the largest business-to-business tradeshow in the region. Join us as we jump start this exciting day with a fantastic networking opportunity Business Before Hours.

• Information: Call the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce at 387-8300.

Job Networking Ministry

• 8:15 a.m., May 16, first and third Thursdays, Carter Brothers Restaurant, 3802 Samet Drive, High Point

• Jamestown United Methodist Church started a Job Networking Ministry in September 2012.

• Addresses job search topics of interest to the group, support each other, post jobs and provide another networking opportunity for job seekers.

• Information: Call Bob Harrington at 632-0100.

2013 Piedmont Triad Business Showcase

• 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., May 16, Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center, 1921 W. Lee St.

• This year’s Showcase will feature more than 125 member exhibitors along with a variety of seminar tops and special events to enhance your knowledge, business skills and generate business awareness.

• Top Reasons to Attend the Piedmont Triad Business Showcase: Most effective way to build your business-to-business relationship; Network with 155 exhibitors and over 2,000 attendees; You’ll experience the great range of superior products and services available from Chamber members; You can learn how to build your business through free in-depth seminars offered during the event.

• Click here to register. http://ptbs2013.eventbrite.com/#

• A list of exhibitors can be found at http://www.greensborochamber.com/pdf/2013PTBS/PTBSExhibitorList45.pdf

• Information: Call the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce at 387-8300..

10 Best Mobile Apps to Increase Business Productivity

• 9 – 10 a.m., May 16, Piedmont Triad Business Showcase, Greensboro Coliseum, Special Events Center, 1921 W. Lee St., free admission, registration required.

• As part of the Tech Thursdays Series, learn how to get the most from you iPad, Android or Windows tablet for business. Many love them, many struggle with how to use them as a key business productivity tool. We’ll explore the top business apps:

• Keep your files in sync, using tablets for presentations and meetings, best note taking apps, security and backup considerations.

• Presented by Kevin Riney, Senior Engineer, BEM www.beminteractive.com

• Registration at http://techthursmay2013.eventbrite.com/#

Resumes and Cover Letters

• 2 – 4 p.m., May 16; and 1 – 3 p.m., June 20, Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc., Charles and Betty Younce Career Center at N. Elm, 3519 N. Elm Street, free.

• Learn the basics on resume preparation such as formatting, common mistakes and how to effectively use your resume as a marketing tool. Create the perfect cover letter to gain an employer’s attention. Acquire tips on how to effectively showcase your value to their organization.

• Information: Call 275-9801 Ext. 305. Visit TriadGoodwill.org for additional details on workshops.

Hemphill Branch Library career and job assistance

• 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., May 17, Hemphill Branch Library, 2301 W. Vandalia Road

• The Greensboro Public Library’s Job and Career Counselor Kim Hailey will be at the following branches during November to provide one-on-one assistance in your job search.

• Please arrive early and sign in when you first come into the branch that morning to reserve your spot, as all appointments are first-come, first-served and spots are taken quickly.

Money Smart

• 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., May 20 – 24, Monday through Friday, Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc., 1235 S. Eugene St.

• A 20-hour Course on Money Management (HRD) Course / 2 - CEU Credits Upon Completion

• How to read your credit report, repair your credit, raise your credit score, credit monitoring. How to live on a shoestring budget in this economy. Protect yourself against identity theft and how to recover if you’ve become a victim. How to establish college savings for your children. The benefits of renting and owning.

• Individuals should register with Goodwill Industries in advance, but will complete a registration form for Guilford Technical Community College during the first class session. Entry only on first day of class; attendance expected for the remainder of the session. First come, first serve basis.

• Participants will be eligible for tuition/fee waiver if they are unemployed, received notification of pending layoff and/or underemployed.

• Information: Call Goodwill Industries at 275-9801, Ext. 305 to pre-register. Visit TriadGoodwill.org for additional details on workshops.

Mock Interviews

• 10 a.m., May 20, Room 208, Central Library, 219 N. Church St.

• This mock interview will be like the real thing, except you will receive valuable feedback, tips and coaching on your performance, in time before your next “real” interview. Bring your resume, a real job advertisement and a flash drive or other digital storage device with at least 3gb+ of free storage space so you can upload your interview.

• Information: Call 335-5430 to register.

SPOT (Strategic Partners of the Triad) , New Kernersville Business Networking Group

• 11:30 a.m., May 20 and every Monday, Hibachi Grill and Supreme Buffet, 1180 S. Main St., Kernersville

• A new business networking group, SPOT (Strategic Partners of the Triad), has been formed with 18 initial members and welcomes new members and guests.

Job Search Strategies & Social Media

• 1 – 4 p.m., May 20, Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina Inc., 1235 S. Eugene St.

• Finding a job can be a full-time job! Learn techniques that can help you along the way including how to target your job search, market yourself and network. Other helpful tips will assist you in successfully finding employment.

• Making the connection with effective job searches, networking (LinkedIn, FaceBook, MindMapping, Social Résumé ….) career change resources in today’s work world reality.

• Information: Call 275-9801, Ext. 1005.

Creative Career Strategies and Solutions Spring Symposium

• 8 a.m. – noon, May 21. Deadline for applications is May 10, seating is limited.

• The Guilford County JobLink Career Centers have partnered with the Human Resource Management Association of Greensboro (HRMAG) to bring you the 2013 Spring Career Symposium.

• Gain the latest strategies to a successful career directly from HR professionals

• Learn more about networking and effective use of social media.

• Improve your personal and professional branding and marketing skills for job fairs and interviewing.

• This special event is by invitation only through Guilford County JobLink Career Centers. You must attend a Work-Net session to be considered.

• The schedule for the Work-Net sessions: Greensboro, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays or 6 – 7 p.m. Wednesdays; High Point, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays or 10 a.m. – noon Thursdays.

• When you attend the Work-Net session, have a professional email address, resume and references. If you need to prepare a resume, you may sign up for our winning resumes class, which is also under “Events available to everyone.”

• Register for the symposium at www.guilfordjoblink.com. First-come, first-served.

Removing stress from the job search

• 8:30 – 10:30 a.m., May 21, First Presbyterian Church in the Scout Room under the chapel in the Memorial Building, free, no signup necessary.

• FPCJOBS presents Johannah Bingham and a program on how to use exercise to remove stress during your job search. 8;30 to 10:30 AM.

• Information: Contact Bill Linton at 202-2467.

ROI on Insider Contacts and Looking Professional

• 9 – 11 a.m., May 21, The Job Search Network, Covenant Methodist Church, 1526 Skeet Club Road, High Point.

• Robert Cline, IT Consultant, will show the return on investment of time and resources to develop insider contacts in targeted companies.

• Sindy Martin, Management Consultant, will show the value of looking the part when seeking employment.

• Information: Call Glenn Wise at 509-5606 or visit website at tjsn.net.

Job Search Workshop: Resume Writing & Preparing for the Interview

• Noon – 1:30 p.m., May 21, Women’s Resource Center, 628 Summit Ave., free

• Daniel Grigg, Career Advisor, GTCC, will teach you the do’s and don’ts of resume writing and give tips for a successful interview.

• Information: Call 275-6090 to register.

Winning Resume Writing

• 1 - 4 p.m., May 21, Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc., 1235 S. Eugene St.

• Designed to meet the diverse needs of individuals in transition. This one-day workshop is meant to target particular issues or areas of interest for job seekers.

• Individuals should register with Goodwill Industries in advance, but will complete a registration form for Guilford Technical Community College during the first class session

• The following items will be covered: Learn how to upload your resume into an application, editing and making changes to your resume, resume and cover letter creation, job objectives and summaries, e-resumes vs. print resumes, when to use a functional vs. chronological resume.

• Information: Call 275-9801 Ext. 1005. Visit TriadGoodwill.org for additional details on workshops.

Food and Beverage careers

• 7 – 9 p.m., May 21 – June 4, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Eden Community Resource Center, 220 W. Kings Highway, Suite H, Eden, $175 with scholarships available

• This course develops an excellent foundation for working in a restaurant, catering, or other food service enterprise. Space is limited; first come, first served.

• Information: Call 623-3007.

Working Women’s Wednesdays — Dr. Lillie Cox

• 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., May 22, Alamance Country Club, 2402 Pineway Drive, Burlington, registration closes May 20.

• Join area businesswomen and men at May’s Working Women’s Wednesdays luncheon as we welcome Alamance-Burlington School System superintendent Dr. Lillie Cox as our guest speaker.

• Cox served as the ABSS assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction from 2006 to 2009. She then took the superintendent position at Hickory Public Schools until returning to ABSS in 2011 as its new superintendent.

• She earned her Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; she earned her master’s and bachelor’s degrees at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

• Information: Contact Rhonda Robinson, Women’s Resource Center in Alamance County at programs@wrcac.org or 227-6900.

Career Support Network — Resume Basics

• Noon – 2 p.m., May 22 and every Wednesday, Maple Springs United Methodist Church, 2569 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem

• Information: Call 283-6121 or email NCWiseman@TeddyBurriss.com

Interviewing dynamics

• 1 – 4 p.m., May 22, Goodwill Industries of Central NC, 1235 S. Eugene St.

• These questions, and more, will be answered: Did I need to bring my resume? What should I do after the interview? How should you answer the questions? Your handshake will say a lot about you! How should you sit? What should you wear? What will the interview be like?

• Parking is provided in our adjacent parking lot across the street from Shiloh Baptist Church. Individuals with the appropriate Handicap Passes/Tags are allowed to park in designated areas in front of the building. Towing is enforced. Do not park at the retail store or in front of the building.

• Information: Call 275-9801, Ext. 1005. Visit TriadGoodwill.org for additional details on workshops.

Network Now

• 7 – 8:30 p.m., May 22 and every Wednesday, Jewish Family Services, 5509-C W. Friendly Ave.

• A weekly networking group based with Jewish Family Services. They also have educational workshops about every 4 to 6 weeks.

• All these programs are free and open to the public. We also have a jobs distribution list of close to 500 names; we shoot out jobs and other relevant career information on a daily basis.

• Information: Call Betsy Gamburg, Director, Jewish Family Services at 852-4829, Ext. 225.

Things You Ought to Remember on the Day of the Interview

• 8:30 – 10:30 a.m., May 23, First Presbyterian Church in the Scout Room under the chapel in the Memorial Building, free, no signup necessary.

• FPCJOBS presents Jeff Claypool’s topic, “Things You Ought to Remember on the Day of the Interview.”

• Information: Contact Bill Linton at 202-2467.

Network Your Way to a New Job

• Noon – 1:30 p.m., May 23, Women’s Resource Center, 628 Summit Ave., free

• Presented by Corliss McGinty, Soft Solutions Consulting. Learn the importance of networking. The talk will include how to prepare for a networking opportunity, what questions to ask and how to follow up.

• Information: Call 275-6090 to register.

Career Readiness Certificate

• 1 – 4 p.m., May 23, Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc., Charles and Betty Younce Career Center at N. Elm, 3519 N. Elm Street, free.

• Employers across the state rely on the Career Readiness Certificate as a screening, training and advancement tool

• Individuals should register with Goodwill Industries in advance, but will complete a registration form for Guilford Technical Community College during the first class session. HRD classes are taught by Guilford Technical Community College instructors, upon completion, some classes offered at Goodwill Industries will earn CEU’s towards continuing education classes.

• The North Carolina Career Readiness certificate is a portable credential that promotes skills and career development for individuals and confirms to employers that they possess basic workplace skill in:applied mathematics, reading for information, locating information

• This certificate is based on the ACT Work Keys system, a nationally recognized, EEOCcompliant industry-driven system of job profiling, assessment and instructional support.

• The system awards three levels of certification – Bronze, Silver and Gold.

• Information: Call 275-980, Ext. 305.

Conflict Solutions for Life – Home, Work, Community

• 5:30 – 6:45 p.m., May 23, Women’s Resource Center, 628 Summit Ave., free

• Presented by Crystal Lee, The LEEdership Institute. Learn about your conflict style, improving problem solving skills, assertiveness and so much more.

• Information: Call 275-6090 to register.

Employability Skills

• 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., May 28 – June 14, Monday through Friday, 3-week class, Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc., 1235 S. Eugene Street

• A 60-hour Human Resources Development (HRD) Course, 6 – CEU credits upon completion

• Our GTCC instructor will prepare a professional resume for you, get a professional email account through Gmail or Yahoo for free!

• Learn how to manage your emotions and stresses associated with job seeking, while improving your self-esteem, identify your strengths and weaknesses, job search methods.

• Do’s and don’ts of applications, resumes, and cover letters, learn strategies for successful interviewing, how to answer difficult questions and ways to make a great first and lasting impression. Improve your ability to communicate professionally and dynamically.

• Participants will be eligible for tuition/fee waiver if unemployed, have received notification of pending layoff, underemployed.

• Information: Call 275-9801, Ext. 305

Different Types of Networkers and Managing the Job Search Campaign

• 9 – 11 a.m., May 28, The Job Search Network, Covenant Methodist Church, 1526 Skeet Club Road, High Point.

• Glenn Wise, Owner of Career Focus Workshops, will outline the various types of networking techniques and the advantages of each type.

• Jeff Claypool, Retired Human Resources Executive, will discuss the proper way to manage the Job Search Campaign.

• Information: Call Glenn Wise at 509-5606 or visit website at tjsn.net.

ABC Budgeting for You! (a 2 part series)

• 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., May 28 and 30, Women’s Resource Center, 628 Summit Ave., free.

• Learn the importance and benefits of budgeting, goal setting, budget challenges and the “Envelope System.”

• Information: Call 275-6090 to register.

Job Search Strategies

• 2 – 4 p.m., May 9; and 1 – 3 p.m., June 6, Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc., Charles and Betty Younce Career Center at N. Elm, 3519 N. Elm Street, free.

• Information: Call 275-9801 Ext. 305.

PC Skills for Today’s Worker Community Workshop

• 1 – 4 p.m., May 28 – June 14, Monday through Friday, Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina Inc., 1235 S. Eugene St., 3-week class

• This course will introduce you to computer terms and help you develop a moderate comfort level with basic computer use and become an efficient keyboard user. Set up an email account.

• Information: Call 275-9801 Ext 305. Go to TriadGoodwill.org for additional details on workshops.

Career Support Network — Cover Letters & References

• Noon – 2 p.m., May 29 and every Wednesday, Maple Springs United Methodist Church, 2569 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem

• Information: Call 283-6121 or email NCWiseman@TeddyBurriss.com

Health Care Summit 2013 – Spring

• 8 a.m. – noon, May 30

• A summit that occurs twice a year for employers to discuss current issues in the healthcare field that impact their businesses and employees.

• Health Care Summit: The focus of the fall summit was an update on the current healthcare reform legislation and what it meant for businesses and consumers alike. Business leaders also learned how the Triad Healthcare Network will deliver high value care through clinical integration. The attendees at the summit included business owners and senior managers with the area’s larger companies, Senior Human Resource managers and service providers that have healthcare-related interests. Breakout sessions and panel discussions at the event helped business owners make informed decisions on the healthcare related issues that impact their companies.

• Information: Contact the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce at 387-8300.

Effective Interviewing

• 2 – 4 p.m., May 30; and 1 – 3 p.m., June 27, Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc., Charles and Betty Younce Career Center at N. Elm, 3519 N. Elm Street, free.

Learn the 3 P’s of interviewing: Planning, Preparation & Practice! Set yourself apart from the competition by knowing how to market yourself to an employer during and after the interview.

• Information: Call 275-9801 Ext. 305. Visit TriadGoodwill.org for additional details on workshops.

Get Advice: How to Land & Keep a Job, Reidsville

• 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., June 3 – 21, July 8 – 26 and Aug. 5 – 23, Monday – Friday, Reidsville Community Resource Center, 1551 Freeway Drive, Reidsville

• Learn interviewing and networking skills, job search and career change strategies to help you stand out.

• Information: Call 342-4261 Ext. 2206 or go to http://www.triadgoodwill.org/

Computer Skills for the Job Seeker, Reidsville

• 9 a.m. – noon, June 3 – 27 amd July 8 – Aug. 1, Monday – Friday

• 12:30 – 3:30 p.m., June 10 – Aug. 14, Monday and Wednesday

• 4:30 – 7:30 p.m., June 10 – Aug. 14, Monday and Wednesday

• Reidsville Community Resource Center, 1551 Freeway Drive, Reidsville

• Be successful in your job search by developing basic keyboarding, word processing for resumes, cover letters, and technology-based job search strategies. Learn how to access governmental and educational resources/services and apply for employment online with the help of an experienced instructor.

• Information: Call 342-4261 Ext. 2206 or go to http://www.triadgoodwill.org/

Job Seeker’s Lab, Reidsville

• 9 a.m. – noon, June 3 – Aug. 7, Mondays and Wednesdays

• 12:30 – 3:30 p.m., June 4 – Aug. 8, Tuesdays and Thursdays

• Reidsville Community Resource Center, 1551 Freeway Drive, Reidsville

• This lab provides for hands on assistance for

searching for jobs online and constructing

professional resumes. Job seekers will learn how

to upload a resume and fill out online applications.

• Information: Call 342-4261 Ext. 2206 or go to http://www.triadgoodwill.org/

Computer Skills for the Workplace, Eden

• 9 a.m. – noon, June 3 – 27, July 8 – Aug. 1, Aug. 5 – 29, Monday – Friday

• 12:30 – 3:30 p.m., June 10 – July 24, Monday, Wednesday, Friday

• 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., June 10 – Aug. 14, Monday and Wednesday

• Eden Community Resource Center, 220 W. Kings Hwy, Suite H, Eden

• A general introduction to Microsoft Word. Prepare cover letters, reference letters and resumes.

• Information: Call 623-3007 or go to http://www.triadgoodwill.org/

Career Readiness Certificate, Eden

• 12:30 – 3:30 p.m., June 3 – Aug. 9, Eden Community Resource Center, 220 W. Kings Hwy, Suite H, Eden

• Bronze, silver and gold certificate levels enable participants to demonstrate their current skill levels to potential employers.

• Information: Call 623-3007 or go to http://www.triadgoodwill.org/

Coping with Job Loss and Reduced Finances, Reidsville

• 4:30 – 7:30 p.m., June 3 – 24, Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday; July 15 – August 14, Monday/Wednesday, Reidsville Community Resource Center, 1551 Freeway Drive, Reidsville

• Lost your job? Living from paycheck to paycheck? Get help with how to cope with reduced finances and job loss. Take control of your financial crisis. Class is for two weeks.

• Information: Call 342-4261 Ext. 2206 or go to http://www.triadgoodwill.org/

Career Readiness Certificate, Reidsville

• 9 a.m. – noon, June 4 – Aug. 8, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Reidsville Community Resource Center, 1551 Freeway Drive, Reidsville

• Bronze, silver and gold certificate levels enable participants to demonstrate current skill levels to potential employers.

• Information: Call 342-4261 Ext. 2206 or go to http://www.triadgoodwill.org/

Career Support Network — Networking to get a Job

• Noon – 2 p.m., June 5 and every Wednesday, Maple Springs United Methodist Church, 2569 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem

• Information: Call 283-6121 or email NCWiseman@TeddyBurriss.com

Goodwill multi-employer Job Fair

• 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., June 6, St. Paul the Apostle Church, 2715 Horse Pen Creek Road

• Sponsored by TriadGoodwill, the Charles and Betty Younce Career Center at N. Elm.

• Information: Call 623-3007 or go to http://www.triadgoodwill.org/

Get Advice: How to Land & Keep a Job

• 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., June 10 – 28, July 8 – 26 and Aug. 5 – 23, Monday – Friday, Eden Community Resource Center, 220 W. Kings Hwy, Suite H, Eden

• Learn interviewing and networking skills, job search and career change strategies to help you stand out.

• Information: Call 623-3007 or go to http://www.triadgoodwill.org/

Coping with Job Loss and Reduced Finances

• 12:30 – 3:30 p.m., June 11 – July 16, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Eden Community Resource Center, 220 W. Kings Hwy, Suite H, Eden

• Lost your job? Living from paycheck to paycheck? Get help with how to cope with reduced finances and job loss. Take control of your financial crisis. Class is for two weeks.

• Information: Call 623-3007 or go to http://www.triadgoodwill.org/

Career Support Network — Online Job Search Techniques

• Noon – 2 p.m., June 12 and every Wednesday, Maple Springs United Methodist Church, 2569 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem

• Information: Call 283-6121 or email NCWiseman@TeddyBurriss.com

Online Resources, Eden

• 5 – 9 p.m., June 18, Eden Community Resource Center, 220 W. Kings Hwy, Suite H, Eden

• This workshop is designed to assist you in learning some techniques with filling out online applications properly, and gain new skills to improve your job search.

• Information: Call 623-3007 or go to triadgoodwill.org/

Online Resources, Reidsville

• 5 – 9 p.m., June 18, Reidsville Community Resource Center, 1551 Freeway Drive, Reidsville

• Need new and creative strategies for employment networking? This workshop is designed to assist you in learning techniques for completing online applications.

• Information: Call 342-4261 Ext. 2206 or go to http://www.triadgoodwill.org/

Career Support Network — interviewing Skills

• Noon – 2 p.m., June 19 and every Wednesday, Maple Springs United Methodist Church, 2569 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem

• Information: Call 283-6121 or email NCWiseman@TeddyBurriss.com

Employability Skills: What Are You Good At? Reidsville

• 9 a.m. – noon, June 24 – 28 and July 29 – Aug. 2, Monday – Friday, Reidsville Community Resource Center, 1551 Freeway Drive, Reidsville

• Focus on students’ own strengths targeting personal choices, career planning and goal setting.

• Information: Call 342-4261 Ext. 2206 or go to http://www.triadgoodwill.org/

Employability Skills: What Are You Good At? Eden

• 1 – 4 p.m., June 24 – 28 and July 29 – Aug. 2, Monday – Friday, Eden Community Resource Center, 220 W. Kings Hwy, Suite H, Eden

• Focus on students’ own strengths targeting personal choices, career planning and goal setting.

• Information: Call 623-3007 or go to http://www.triadgoodwill.org/

Career Support Network — Mock Interviews

• Noon – 2 p.m., June 26 and every Wednesday, Maple Springs United Methodist Church, 2569 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem

• Information: Call 283-6121 or email NCWiseman@TeddyBurriss.com

Career Support Network — Negotiating for the Best Deal

• Noon – 2 p.m., July 3 and every Wednesday, Maple Springs United Methodist Church, 2569 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem

• Information: Call 283-6121 or email NCWiseman@TeddyBurriss.com

Effective Resume Techniques, Eden

• 5 – 9 p.m., July 16, Eden Community Resource Center, 220 W. Kings Hwy, Suite H, Eden

• Students will focus on learning the importance of having a functional and proper resume for various job opportunities. Creating, uploading, and altering resumes will also be covered.

• Information: Call 623-3007 or go to triadgoodwill.org/

Effective Resume Techniques, Reidsville

• 5 – 9 p.m., July 16, Reidsville Community Resource Center, 1551 Freeway Drive, Reidsville

• Students will focus on learning the importance of having a functional resume. Creating, uploading, and updating resumes will be covered.

• Information: Call 342-4261 Ext. 2206 or go to http://www.triadgoodwill.org/

Interviewing Skills, Eden

• 5 – 9 p.m., Aug. 13, Eden Community Resource Center, 220 W. Kings Hwy, Suite H, Eden

• Learn how to interview from start to finish.

• Information: Call 623-3007 or go to triadgoodwill.org/

Interviewing Skills, Reidsville

• 5 – 9 p.m., Aug. 13, Reidsville Community Resource Center, 1551 Freeway Drive, Reidsville

• Job interviews call for you to present your very best self. This class is designed to help you feel more confident during interviews.

• Information: Call 342-4261 Ext. 2206 or go to http://www.triadgoodwill.org/

GED / ABE classes, Greensboro

• 1 – 4 p.m ., classes will resume May 21, every Tuesday and Wednesday, Goodwill Industries, 1235 S. Eugene St., free, registration required.

• Not having a high school diploma can often be a barrier to career advancement. If you’ve decided it’s time to get your high school diploma, complete your secondary school education, or if you want to work on basic skills, the (GED/ABE) General Educational Development /Adult Basic Education program is a great resource for individuals 18 years and older.

• Improve your reading, writing and math skills in ABE classes. These classes will help you transition into college or career training programs, learn workplace computer skills, discover your personal strengths and learn workplace relational skills. GTCC TABE Testing will supply books.

• Information: call 544-5305.

GED/ABE Classes, Reidsville

• 8:30 a.m. – noon, Monday – Thursday

• 1 – 4 p.m., Monday – Thursday

• 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., Monday– Wednesday

• Reidsville Community Resource Center, 1551 Freeway Drive, Reidsville

• General Educational Development (GED) classes inform on structure, format and content of the exam.

• Information: Call 342-4261 Ext. 2206 or go to http://www.triadgoodwill.org/

GED Classes, Eden

• 9 a.m. – noon, Monday – Thursday

• 1 – 4 p.m., Tuesday – Thursday

• 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., Tuesday – Thursday

• Eden Community Resource Center, 220 W. Kings Hwy, Suite H, Eden

• GED classes inform on structure, format and content of the exam.

• Information: Call 342-4261 ext. 2146

Career Readiness Certificate, Reidsville

• 9 a.m. - noon, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Reidsville Community Resource Center, 1551 Freeway Drive, Reidsville

• Show employers that you are ready to work .

• Information: 637-1010

Help Inc./New Choices Program, Reidsville

• 9 – 11 a.m., Thursdays, Reidsville Community Resource Center, 1551 Freeway Drive, Reidsville

• New Choices offers assistance to individuals who have lost their primary means of support.

• Information: Call the Help Inc. office at 342-3331 to schedule an appointment.

English as a Second Language (ESL), Reidsville

• 7 – 9 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays

• 6 – 9 p.m., Fridays

• Reidsville Community Resource Center, 1551 Freeway Drive, Reidsville

No matter what language you speak, you are

welcome to attend our English as a second

language (ESL) class.

• Information: Call 342-4261 Ext. 2206 or go to http://www.triadgoodwill.org/

ONGOING SUPPORT FOR JOB SEEKERS

Jobs On The Outside (JOTO) program is a new initiative designed to lend specialized assistance to ex-offenders/job seekers with criminal histories in obtaining job training and job search assistance. To access the services provided by JOTO, please contact your local probation/parole office or visit one of the Community Resource Centers for additional information.

N. Elm Street Career Center (Goodwill Industries), located at 3519 N. Elm Street, Greensboro, NC, offers various career-related services including resume writing services, job leads, free workshops for job seekers, free fax and computer resources for job application submittals, and general career counseling and support. Contact the N. Elm Street Career Center at (336) 282-7307 for additional information and workshop schedule.

Oak Ridge Career Center (Goodwill Industries), located at 2205 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge, NC, offers various career-related services including resume writing development/critique, career counseling, job leads, free workshops for job seekers, free fax and computer resources for job application submittals, and general job search support. Contact the Oak Ridge Career Center at (336) 643-4907 for additional information and workshop schedule.

MONDAYS

Job Net Breakfast meets at 7:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Monday of the month at Tex and Shirley’s, 708 Pembroke Road, Greensboro. Meeting dates also are posted on LinkedIn. Join the Job Safari Group on LinkedIn for details, or email info@thehrgroupinc.net.

Career Connections meets from 8:30 – 10 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 918 N. Main St. in High Point. Trained facilitators will lead in a friendly and nurturing environment. Free and open to the public. More info: Call 884-2248.

Westpres JobConnect meets from 7-8 p.m. Mondays at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3906 W. Friendly Ave. Open to the public. More info: Visit westpreschurch.org/care/jobconnect.

TUESDAYS

FPC Jobs meets from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays at First Presbyterian Church’s Smith building at 617 N. Elm St. in Greensboro, at the corner of North Elm and Fisher Park Circle. FPC Jobs assists job seekers with professional resources that help them prepare for their next job. For more information, contact Bill Linton at 288-2467 or wtlecl@aol.com. Visit the Web site at www.fpcjobs.info.

Triad Job Search Network of Greensboro/High Point meets from 9 – 11 a.m. Tuesdays at Covenant United Methodist Church, 1526 Skeet Club Road, High Point. A $3 donation is requested. More info: Visit http://tjsn.net or call 333-1677.

Job Search Strategies for Mature Professionals, 1-4 p.m. Durham Technical Community College, Orange County campus, 525 College Park Road, Hillsborough will address elements of a successful career search, including discerning one’s stregnths, values and motivations; identifying achievements and accomplishments, networking, interviewing, resume and cover letter writing and more. No registration required.

WEDNESDAYS

The Career Net meets at 8:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall at First Baptist Church of Elon, 621 E. Haggard Ave., Elon. Features speakers, job-search tips, networking and support. More info: E-mail thecareernetfbcelon@gmail.com or visit http://www.fbc-elon.org/The_Career_Net.htm.

Triad Job Search Network of Winston-Salem meets from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesdays @ Maple Springs United Methodist Church, 2569 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem NC. Find details of each session at ncwiseman.com/tjsn or contact Teddy Burriss at NCWiseman@teddyburriss.com or call 283-6121

Network Now, a Jewish Family Services’ networking group, meets from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Jewish Family Services, 5509-C W. Friendly Ave. in Greensboro. Open to all job seekers. More info: Call 852-4829, ext 225.

THURSDAYS

Professionals in Transition of Winston-Salem meets from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays at the American Red Cross, 690 Coliseum Drive, Winston-Salem.

Job Search Skills Workshop takes place from 9 a.m.-noon at the Employment Security Commission, 919 Phillips Ave., High Point. Participants learn the latest skills required for a successful job search, and are introduced to valuable services available through the Job Link Career Center and GTCC. Free for qualified individuals.

Piedmont Job Club meets from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the first three Thursdays pf the month at the Women’s Resource Center of Burlington, 411 W. 5th St., Burlington. The club is open to women and men and facilitated by job coach Debarah H. Wilson. Learn how to identify your strengths, craft a professional resume, ace an interview and improve your job-search strategies. Free. More info: Call 227-6900 or visit www.wrcac.org/events.asp.

FPC Jobs meets from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Thursdays at First Presbyterian Church’s Smith building at 617 N. Elm St. in Greensboro, at the corner of North Elm and Fisher Park Circle. FPC Jobs assists job seekers with professional resources that help them prepare for their next job. More info: Contact Bill Linton at 288-2467 or wtlecl@aol.com or visit www.fpcjobs.info.

FRIDAYS

Job Search Skills Workshop takes place from 9 a.m.-noon at the JobLink Career Center, 303 N. Raleigh St., Greensboro. Participants learn the latest skills required for a successful job search, and are introduced to valuable services available through the Job Link Career Center and GTCC. Free for qualified individuals.

Pathways To Employment provides training in the latest skills required for a successful job search in today’s workforce. Participants can receive assistance in creating or revising resumes and cover letters, working on interview skills and tending to job applications. Participants are guided through materials that discuss the connection between interests and job performance. Career interest inventories aregiven and reviewed and then explored on the Internet. his training is valuable to job seekers who are looking for ways to enhance their job search skills and/or to retool their careers. Pathways To Employment is free to qualified individuals. Classes are held Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at JobLink, 303 N. Raleigh St., Greensboro.

BY APPOINTMENT

Career self-assessments

Greensboro Public Library, 219 N. Church St.

Take the computerized Campbell Interest and Skills Survey or the Keirsey Temperament Sorter (KTS-II). Self-assessment helps you learn about your job and career interest, job skills and personal preferences for the workplace. Career counselor Kim Hailey will interpret your test results. Call 335-5430 to make an appointment.

Support for professionals and entrepreneurs

11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays: GMA’s Networking Gurus, GMA, 225 Commerce Place. “Brown bag’’ lunch meeting. Comprised of non-competitive business seeking referrals for new business. Ericka/GMA, 378-6350 or http://www.ggma.com.

5:30-8 p.m. first Monday of the month: WOMAN over 40 meeting and networking, Mahi’s Seafood Restaurant, 4721 Lawndale Drive. More info: Call 254-5889 or visit www.greensborowoman.org.

7:30 a.m. Tuesdays: Business Network International-Triad Business Builders meeting, Oak Ridge Wealth Management, 328 E. Market St., Greensboro. More info: Call Mike Lyons at 312-9181.

8:30 a.m. Wednesdays: Business Network International-Rainmakers meeting, Family Harvest Outreach, 4902 W. Market St., Greensboro. More info: Call Tyler Stephenson at 764-5990.

11:30 a.m. Wednesdays: Business Network International-Peak Performers meeting, Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon, 1110 Creekshire Way, Winston-Salem. More info: Call Allison Berry at 420 5473.

8 a.m. Thursdays: Business Network International-Gate City chapter meeting, Emerald Event Center, 2000 E. Wendover Ave., Greensboro. More info: Call Scot Brown 644-7132.

8:30 a.m. Thursdays: Referrals Unlimited networking group, Panera Bread Co., Wendover Avenue. Geno Iorio, 549-2993 or geno@profitsolutions.org.

Noon Thursdays: Business Network International-Diamonds chapter meeting, Emerald Event Center, 2000 E. Wendover Ave., Greensboro. More info: Call John Haskins at 655-6556.

8 – 9 a.m. Fridays: Professional Women’s Network meets from 8-9 a.m. at Friendly Avenue Church of Christ, 5101 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. http://pwngreensboro.org/. More info: Call Cheryl Igou at 908-3800.