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SUMMARY:Vital Skills Workshop: Communication
DESCRIPTION:Vital Skills\, led by Jeff Bennett with Virginia Career Works\, will teach you all there is to know about time management\, goal setting\, and more to excel in the workplace. \nCome learn how to make yourself marketable for any job! This free event will take place from 10AM -12PM on January 4 at the Life Skills Institute\, located at 2323 Memorial Avenue\, Suite 26 in Lynchburg (Lower Level of The Plaza). \nFor more information or to reserve your spot\, contact Jeff Bennett: 434-283-5183 / Email:  jeff.bennett@vcwcentral.com
URL:https://vcwcentralregion.com/event/vital-skills-communication/
LOCATION:Life Skills Institute\, 2323 Memorial Ave.\, Lynchburg\, VA\, 24501\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240108T100000
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SUMMARY:"Creating a Resume" Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Who is this for? \nThis workshop is designed for those who are creating a resume for the first time\, those wishing to update their old resumes\, and those wishing to make their resumes catch the attention of the employers in our area. \nWhat will you learn? \nThis workshop will teach you how to format and arrange the four essential sections of a good resume (the header\, summary statement\, experience\, and education sections)\, as well as how to impress employers with an optional professional affiliations section.  We will focus mainly on the summary statement\, as it is the most crucial section of a good resume. \nThrough activities such as “Get to Know Yourself” and handouts which include a good sample resume\, current resume “buzzwords”\, and identifying strengths & weaknesses\, you will discover the best words\, phrases\, and ways to present your skillsets\, as well as your unique attributes & qualities in writing. \nFor more information or to reserve your spot\, contact Jeff Bennett: 434-283-5183 / Email:  jeff.bennett@vcwcentral.com
URL:https://vcwcentralregion.com/event/creating-a-resume-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Life Skills Institute\, 2323 Memorial Ave.\, Lynchburg\, VA\, 24501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Center Seminars,General Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240110
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SUMMARY:Central Virginia Workforce Development Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Central Virginia Workforce Development Board will meet Tuesday\, January 9\, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. Due to inclement weather\, this will be a 100% virtual meeting. \nClick here to join the meeting \nMeeting ID: 234 013 178 723\nPasscode: p7u4R5
URL:https://vcwcentralregion.com/event/central-virginia-workforce-development-board-meeting-17/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:General Events,Meetings
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240109T120000
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SUMMARY:Vital Skills Workshop: Time Management
DESCRIPTION:Vital Skills\, led by Jeff Bennett with Virginia Career Works\, will teach you all there is to know about time management\, goal setting\, and more to excel in the workplace. \nCome learn how to make yourself marketable for any job! This free event will take place from 10AM -12PM on January 9 at the Life Skills Institute\, located at 2323 Memorial Avenue\, Suite 26 in Lynchburg (Lower Level of The Plaza). \nFor more information or to reserve your spot\, contact Jeff Bennett: 434-283-5183 / Email:  jeff.bennett@vcwcentral.com
URL:https://vcwcentralregion.com/event/vital-skills-workshop-time-management/
LOCATION:Life Skills Institute\, 2323 Memorial Ave.\, Lynchburg\, VA\, 24501\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240111T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T054451
CREATED:20230202T024000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T211841Z
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SUMMARY:Vital Skills Workshop: Goal Setting
DESCRIPTION:Vital Skills\, led by Jeff Bennett with Virginia Career Works\, will teach you all there is to know about time management\, goal setting\, and more to excel in the workplace. \nCome learn how to make yourself marketable for any job! This free event will take place from 10AM -12PM on January 11 at the Life Skills Institute\, located at 2323 Memorial Avenue\, Suite 26 in Lynchburg (Lower Level of The Plaza). \nFor more information or to reserve your spot\, contact Jeff Bennett: 434-283-5183 / Email:  jeff.bennett@vcwcentral.com
URL:https://vcwcentralregion.com/event/vital-skills-workshop-goal-setting/
LOCATION:Life Skills Institute\, 2323 Memorial Ave.\, Lynchburg\, VA\, 24501\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T054451
CREATED:20211201T001559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T211840Z
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SUMMARY:“Success in the Workplace:  Soft Skills”
DESCRIPTION:Who is this for? \nThis workshop is designed for those who need to learn the importance of developing and improving their soft skills.  It is for those who are struggling to land the second interview due to something they may not be aware of causing them to not make that good first impression on the interviewers.  It is for those who want to know the most important aspects that employers are looking for in an employee.  It is for those who want to become the best employee they can be.  This workshop is for those who do NOT believe they need a workshop in soft skills! \nWhat will you learn? \nThis workshop will teach you the top 9 soft skills that are in demand according to employers.  It will teach you the definitions of the soft skills and how to develop & improve them in your life. \nThrough activities such as “Hard vs. Soft Skills”\, “Drawing Bugs”\, & “$86\,400”\, along with great facilitated discussion\, you will learn the importance of soft skills in the workplace\, how to make a good first impression at your job interview\, and hopefully secure employment\, as well as position yourself for advancement & promotions at your place of employment. \nFor more information or to reserve your spot\, contact Jeff Bennett: 434-283-5183 / Email:  jeff.bennett@vcwcentral.com
URL:https://vcwcentralregion.com/event/success-in-the-workplace-soft-skills-4/
LOCATION:Life Skills Institute\, 2323 Memorial Ave.\, Lynchburg\, VA\, 24501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Center Seminars,General Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240119
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SUMMARY:Royal Farms Hiring Event
DESCRIPTION:Virginia Career Works is hosting a Hiring Event with Royal Farms on January 17 and 18 from 10AM until 2PM each day at the Bedford Central Library\, located at 321 North Bridge Street in Bedford. Walk-ins are welcome. Interested job seekers are encouraged to fill out an application in advance on the Royal Farms website at https://www.royalfarms.com/careers/.
URL:https://vcwcentralregion.com/event/royal-farms-hiring-event/
LOCATION:Bedford Central Library\, 321 North Bridge Street\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events,Job Fairs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240122T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T211840Z
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SUMMARY:"Mastering the Interview" Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Who is this for? \nThis workshop is designed for those who are going into a job interview and are anxious about saying the right things and making a good impression on the interviewers.  It is for those who want to present with self-confidence and become the prime candidate over & above everyone else competing for the job. \nWhat will you learn? \nThis workshop will teach you what to do before the interview to best prepare yourself\, as well as how to conduct yourself during the interview.  It will teach you how to anticipate the questions you will be asked\, and the answers you will give.  It will teach you how to present your strengths & weaknesses\, your attributes & qualities\, and your skillsets in such a way that they can’t help but consider you for the job.  It will teach you how to present yourself. \nThrough activities such as “Create Your Own Stories” and handouts which include current mock interview questions & great tips on what to do and not to do in a job interview\, you will learn how to answer behavioral & situation-based questions\, how to turn your weaknesses into strengths by your answers\, and how to totally impress the interviewers to land your second interview\, and ultimately the job.  This workshop will help you stand out from the other candidates. \nFor more information or to reserve your spot\, contact Jeff Bennett: 434-283-5183 / Email:  jeff.bennett@vcwcentral.com
URL:https://vcwcentralregion.com/event/mastering-the-interview-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Life Skills Institute\, 2323 Memorial Ave.\, Lynchburg\, VA\, 24501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Center Seminars,General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240129T120000
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SUMMARY:The Great Race Workshop
DESCRIPTION:“Start The Great Race”\nFree workshop.  Open to the public.  \n\nEvery 4th Monday\n10:00 AM – Noon\nLife Skills Institute\nLower level of the Plaza\n2323 Memorial Ave.  Suite 27\nLynchburg\, VA 24501\n\nWho is this for? \nThis workshop is designed for those transitioning from school into the workforce for the first time\, those who have been unemployed for a period of time and are re-entering the workforce\, and those who are entering a new career pathway. \nIt is also helpful for those who need employment\, but lack motivation or confidence\, and those who don’t know where to begin. \nWhat will you learn? \nThis workshop will help you to identify & define your strengths\, weaknesses\, & skills-sets to create resume’ summary statements & answer important job interview questions. \nIt will help you to develop a strong\, healthy mind-set & attitude that will improve self-confidence\, self-motivation\, & the qualities that employers are looking for. \nThrough activities such as “Get to Know Yourself” & “Create Your Own Stories”\, this will prepare you for the transition from school to the workforce\, and/or help you take charge of your career pathway. \nFor more information or to reserve your spot\, contact Jeff Bennett: 434-283-5183 / Email:  jeff.bennett@vcwcentral.com
URL:https://vcwcentralregion.com/event/the-great-race-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Life Skills Institute\, 2323 Memorial Ave.\, Lynchburg\, VA\, 24501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Center Seminars,General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240130T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240130T120000
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SUMMARY:Vital Skills Workshop: Creating a Budget
DESCRIPTION:Join Jeff Bennett of Virginia Career Works for a budgeting workshop\, focusing on the importance of and tips for budgeting your money and managing it wisely. This free event will take place from 10AM -12PM on January 30 at the Life Skills Institute\, located at 2323 Memorial Avenue\, Suite 26 in Lynchburg (Lower Level of The Plaza). \nFor more information or to reserve your spot\, contact Jeff Bennett: 434-283-5183 / Email:  jeff.bennett@vcwcentral.com
URL:https://vcwcentralregion.com/event/vital-skills-creating-a-budget/
LOCATION:Life Skills Institute\, 2323 Memorial Ave.\, Lynchburg\, VA\, 24501\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events,Workshops
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