Looking for a job? Trying to pass the GED? Taking the U.S. Citizenship class?

Whether you are going back to school, switching jobs, or just want to brush up on an academic skill, our Adult Learning Center is here to help!

One of the best resources is Write a Winning Resume! Upload your resume and they will review it and make suggestions on how to make it a great resume. Some places charge hundreds of dollars for this service, at the Library it’s free!

Other services include:

• Pass the GED
• Prepare for the US Citizenship Test (includes the entire test)
• Microsoft Office Help (Need to know how to do something in word, excel or Powerpoint? This will show you.)
• Career Resources (Looking for a job, start here!)

Start, Manage, Grow Your Business!

Online Workshop:  Start, Manage, Grow!  How Businesses can use ReferenceUSA

Day/Date:  Mondays (starts November 7 and runs through December 19)

Time:  12:30 PM PT (1 hour)

Entrepreneurs and business owners will learn how to use ReferenceUSA to find the mission critical information necessary to start, manage and grow a business.  Topics include:

• research prospects and prospective clients
• locate hard to find vendors, both locally and nationally
• network with other businesses in your area or in your industry
• develop relationships with related business for co-branding opportunities
• understand community demographics
• survey locations for expansion
• conduct competitive analysis
• locate subject manager experts and professional services
• source new employees
• find investors, venture capitalists and angels
• plan delivery routes and service areas

To register for any of the session dates, go to Start, Manage & Grow your Business and choose a Monday to attend.

ReferenceUSA Search Essentials

Online Workshop:  ReferenceUSA Search Essentials

Day/Date: Fridays (starts November 4th and runs through December 23)

Time:  9:00 AM Pacific (1 hour)

Designed for the patron new to using our database, ReferenceUSA this hour-long session will cover all the basics of getting started with ReferenceUSA.  Attendees will need an internet connection and a phone line to participate.  The training will cover the Four Essentials anyone, particularly anyone new to ReferenceUSA, would want to know in order to be successful in using the resource.  Lots of time will be reserved at the end of the session for questions.

To register for any of the session dates, go to ReferenceUSA Search Essentials and choose a Friday to attend.

Uncovering the Hidden Job Market

Online Workshop:  Uncovering the Hidden Job Market: Career Search Strategies using ReferenceUSA

Day/Date: Wednesdays (starts November 2 and runs through December 28)

Time:  12:30 PM Pacific (1 Hour)

Attendees will learn how to use ReferenceUSA as part of their Career Searching Strategy.  Included will be information on the importance of having accurate information for applications and resumes, creating engaging cover letters, assembling a network of references and referrers, finding key persons at a business to act as mentors, building datasets of potential employers based on skill set, work history and preferences as well as how to prepare for interviews and interactions through thorough research.

To register for any of the session dates, go to Uncover the Hidden Job Market and choose a Wednesday to attend.

Kindle eBooks are Here!

eBooks for Kindle eReaders are now available from our eMedia Catalog.  We have put together this PDF Kindle eBooks From Your Library -  to show Kindle owners or Kindle App users how it is done.  Enjoy your eBooks!