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Project Next STEP
(Skills Training and Employment Planning)

Calendar

To register, contact your local Jefferson County Public Library.

Job Searching Job Seeking Resources I-

This workshop will introduce patrons and staff to internet job searching techniques.
Focus will be on

  • Job sites (BPL Job Search Guide)
  • Search strategies
  • Training resources (Including Learning Express Library)
  • Establishing an email account

Job Seeking Resources II-

This workshop will build on the skills learned in JSRI.
Participants will

  • Find resume templates and advice (Including Homework Help)
  • Learn how to post resumes on online job sites
  • Learn how to fill out online job applications
  • Find interview advice

Resume and Application Clinic-

Patrons may sign up for a 15 minute help session for their resume and/ or job application. Please note- patrons must have a resume or application in hand to receive assistance. Libraries may book the trainer for 2 to 3 hour sessions; then advertise the sessions and allow patrons to register.

Tuition Funding Clinic-

Patrons may sign up for a 15 minute help session with TFS (Tuition Funding Sources) online. Libraries may book the trainer for 2 to 3 hour sessions; then advertise the sessions and allow patrons to register. This may be combined with the Resume clinic.

Computer Application Classes-

Some libraries in the system offer computer classes; others have not been able to because of space or funding issues. Now they can! The mobile computer lab will come to any Jefferson County library location, set up multiple computers (up to nine) and provide computer classes. Libraries may choose from these sessions, or contact the trainer (Michelle Hamrick) directly for other options.

  • Microsoft Word 2003
  • Microsoft PowerPoint 2003
  • Microsoft Excel 2003
  • Open Office Writer
  • Open Office Impress
  • Google Docs

Demonstration Station-

Some larger libraries are offering demonstrations of digital media downloads. A name for this is "Demonstration Station." Libraries may book a Demonstration Station (computer and trainer) to offer staff and patron demonstrations on how to download media to different devices like Mp3 audio books and Nook.

This program is funded by the IMLS with the Library Services and Technology Act.