Solopreneur Roundtable--Open Discussion

small businessBusiness & Career Center (BCC) HUB

Join our monthly roundtable discussion with other small, local business owners (less than 5 employees) to share valuable support and insight, considering the unique challenges that solopreneurs face! This roundtable meets the last Friday of the month in The Business & Career Center HUB, with a theme for each session. Please sign up for each session separately.  REGISTER

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Get That Job!

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Portray your best self to potential employers through your resume, cover letter, interviews, social media, proper dress and communication. Please have access to your digital resume and cover letter! Registration suggested, but not required--walk-ins are welcome! REGISTER

 

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Resume Writing Workshop

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Learn the best styles and techniques to display your skill set and experience to potential employers. Learn about Applicant Tracking System (ATS) software that "reads" your resume and may be preventing you from hearing back from an employer. Please have a digital or hard copy of your resume available for up-to-date and targeted industry standards. 

Registration suggested, but not required--walk-ins are welcome! REGISTER

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Career Exploration Workshop

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Identify your skills and interests to move forward to find the right career, upgrade through education and training, or change careers—we can help, no matter your current employment situation. Employment guidance is available through our vast array of career resources! Registration suggested, but not required--walk-ins are welcome! REGISTER

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Mock Interview Sessions

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2nd and 4th Mondays of the month, 10 and 11 AM time slots, registration required--BCC Classroom 

Practice your interview skills with an HR professional! This 30-45 minute session will consist of a simulated interview for a position you are interested in and an evaluation offering strategies for improvement. Dress for the part, do your research and come practice your interview skills! 

Please be sure to include a brief description of or link to a job listing that you are interested in AND to email a resume (and cover letter and / or other supporting materials if you wish for them to be considered and evaluated) to frebiz@cumberlandcountylibraries.org at the time of registration. Choose your time when you REGISTER.

 

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Business & Career Center--Open Classroom!

10 AM – 12 PM, BCC Classroom

Come to our OPEN CLASSROOM sessions—The BCC Classroom will be staffed during these times with instructors on hand to offer assistance, answer questions and help you learn how to use workplace, small business or personal use tools efficiently. This is a pilot program to meet patron needs, so come check us out and help to shape this exciting new offering! Register HERE or just walk in! 

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Singing Loud for All to Hear! Holiday Tree Lighting Event with Camp Hill Borough

Thursday, December 5th, 3 - 5 PM in the Community Room 

Join all your neighbors at Fredricksen Library for a holiday celebration! The library will feature a holiday film and carols, cookies, and hot chocolate to start the evening. Then we’ll all walk to the Camp Hill Borough building to light our community holiday tree! All ages welcome. No Registration Required.  

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Embroiderer’s Stitch In

stitch in1 pm, Community Room
Join in this gathering of embroidery enthusiasts for an afternoon of working on your own project, sipping some tea (tea is provided, bring your own mug!) and chatting with others. Learn some needlework tips, tricks and trends in the craft of embroidery. Don’t have a current project? Just come and be inspired to start one!

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Meditation to Calm the Mind

meditateThursdays, 12 pm in the Small Meeting Room  
Learn short, easy 15-minute meditations to calm the mind. Led by Buddhist nun, Kelsang Chonzdin, a teacher and practitioner of almost 20 years, these meditations are suitable for people of any religion. Everyone is welcome! No registration necessary. 

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Fredricksen Knits

Thursdays, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. in the Small Meeting Room 

Meet up with other enthusiasts for an afternoon of knitting in an atmosphere of congeniality and inspiration. Whether you are just starting out or are an avid crafter, you are welcome. Bring your project and see how much progress you can make. No registration necessary.  

 

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