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Information Session: Propel America’s Medical Assistant Program

Tue, September 27, 2022 3:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

Propel America , in partnership with National Louis University, has started recruitment efforts for their next Medical Assistant training program. This Winter 2023 cohort will run from January to July, training Greater Philadelphia area young adults ages 18-24 in medical assisting. In this…

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Interested in Working for the City of Philadelphia?

Thu, September 29, 2022 2:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library

The City of Phila Office of Human Resources will be tabling at the library today, from 2:00 till 4:00 p.m. Come speak to Human Resources representatives and learn about civil service opportunities. Develop your career and make a difference in the lives of others. Great…

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Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop: QuickBooks Basics

Tue, October 4, 2022 12:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

Get started with QuickBooks by understanding the interface, learning common accounting terms, work with the chart of accounts, and how to add and edit QuickBooks lists. Learn how to create/edit invoices and bills, process payments, reconcile your accounts to verify your QuickBooks account…

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Headshots in the Rare Book Department!

Thu, October 6, 2022 1:00 P.M.
Rare Book Department at Parkway Central Library

Calling all bibliophiles, history lovers, artists, curioseekers, and professionals! The FREE headshot service you love in the Business Resource and Innovation Center will be offered in the Rare Book Department 's Elkins Library in October (just in time for spooky season)! Join us…

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Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop: Job Search Strategies

Thu, October 6, 2022 3:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

Have you been concerned that your job search strategy isn’t on target and you are losing exciting opportunities? Well you may be right! Job search is a challenging process requiring many ingredients for it to work well. Most job seekers don’t know all the critical ingredients, and go…

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Virtual JEVS Career Strategies Workshop: How to Answer Tough Interview Questions

Wed, October 12, 2022 11:00 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

Do you know how to answer the first question, “Tell me about yourself”, which makes your first impression and significantly influences your chances of acing the rest of your interview? We will help you prepare for your virtual and in person interviews, which will increase your…

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Nonprofit Job Fair

Thu, October 13, 2022 3:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

Join us at Parkway Central Library on Thursday, October 13 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. to meet with nonprofit employers and other local support agencies. Wear your best and remember to bring along a current résumé. We will be providing FREE professional headshots and…

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Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop: Excel Range Names and PivotTables

Tue, October 18, 2022 12:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

Learn how to use named ranges and to assign names to a cell or range of cells in a workbook. We’ll also explore PivotTables, a powerful tool for summarizing, analyzing, exploring and presenting data, extracted from larger amounts of data elsewhere in an Excel workbook. Come…

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Headshots in the Rare Book Department!

Thu, October 20, 2022 1:00 P.M.
Rare Book Department at Parkway Central Library

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Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop: Changing Careers, Branding and Elevator Speech

Thu, October 20, 2022 3:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

Are you unsure of how to introduce yourself in networking situations? Are you unclear about what others think and feel about you professionally? If yes, this is just the workshop for you! In this workshop, learn how to develop your personal brand in a clear, easy-to-understand process, and…

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Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop: Active Interviewing Strategies

Tue, November 1, 2022 12:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

Do you want to win interviews at all levels? Today’s employment marketplace requires new interviewing skills. No longer can job candidates be passive recipients of interviewing questions. Today's interviews require an Active Interviewing© approach where job candidates…

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Headshots + Resume Review at the BRIC!

Thu, November 3, 2022 1:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

Get a FREE headshot photo taken at the Business Resource and Innovation Center! Headshots are a unique service for entrepreneurs, nonprofit professionals, job seekers, and more. Use your photo to enhance your professional portfolio and make your LinkedIn profile stand out among the…

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Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop: Excel Functions Employers Value

Thu, November 3, 2022 3:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

Learn the Excel functions employers value: IF statements, VLOOKUP, TRIM, RIGHT and LEFT, plus a basic review of Basic Math (PEMDAS) for formula writing. To join, please register here . Zoom meeting information will be emailed upon registration. Full Circle Career Workshops…

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Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop: Resume Re-Invention

Tue, November 15, 2022 12:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

If you have a resume and still not getting call backs, this workshop is for you! If you would like more interviews, your resume may need improving and this workshop will show you how. There is rarely a resume that can’t be improved. This workshop is for jobseekers who have…

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Headshots + Resume Review at the BRIC!

Thu, November 17, 2022 1:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

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Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop: LinkedIn Basics

Thu, November 17, 2022 3:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

In today’s Employment Marketplace, you need to be visible to companies that are hiring and people that can refer you to companies that are hiring – LinkedIn is a great way of accomplishing this. Getting started with LinkedIn can be confusing and intimidating – but it…

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