Public Library Workshops | Mock Job Interviews, Skilled Trades | Workshops include improving interview skills, managing finances and avoiding job phishing scams.
Business startups
Business: Starting Your Market Research. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. This class will cover starting organizations that offer business assistance. The Library will talk about a business canvas model and researching a starting point for a business. Databases covered will include: Mergent Intellect, Reference Solutions, Score templates for financial, management, marketing and NuWav Legalforms. Registration begins on Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. Registration is required. 6 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 6.
Workplace & jobs
Mock Interviewing. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Need to brush up on your interviewing skills? Learn to find out how you would respond to certain questions and leave with questions that you would ask an employer. Registration is required. 3-5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13.
BlueCareer. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Need more information on the skilled trades? BlueCareer is a software platform that connects skilled workers to companies that are looking for talent. No resume required. Registration is required. 3-5 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Mock Interviewing. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Need to brush up on your interviewing skills? Learn to find out how you would respond to certain questions and leave with questions that you would ask an employer. Registration opens Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. Registration is required. 6-7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 5.
From Ghost Jobs to Phishing Staying Safe in Today’s Job Market. Struthers Library, 95 Poland Ave. 44471. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Learn about different job scams and how to avoid them. Registration opens at 3 p.m. on Jan. 3. Registration is required. 3-5 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 31.
Nonprofit organizations
Nonprofit: Finding Grants. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Learn what funders seek in nonprofits and how to find potential grants. Includes 30 minutes of hands-on, guided grant. Registration opens at 6 p.m. on Dec. 16. Registration required. 6-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 13.
Financial management: grades 7-12
Real Money Real World: Deductions. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. For youth in grades 7-12. This youth-focused financial literacy program focuses on the difference between gross and net income, understanding the types of deductions and more. Registration is required. 11 a.m.-noon., Saturday, Dec. 6.
Real Money Real World: Deductions. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. For youth in grades 7-12. This youth-focused financial literacy program focuses on the difference between gross and net income, understanding the types of deductions and more. Registration is required. 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 18.
Real Money Real World: Financial Services. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. For youth in grades 7-12. This youth-focused financial literacy program focuses on how financial institutions help with personal money management. Registration opens on Dec. 6 at 11 a.m. Registration is required. 11 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Jan. 3.
Real Money Real World: Financial Services. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. For youth in grades 7-12. This youth-focused financial literacy session focuses on how financial institutions help with personal money management. Registration opens Dec. 18 at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required. 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 15.
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