The Waterville Public Library Business & Career Center announces programming for February 2014.

A printable pdf file of the February 2014 calendar is available on the Waterville Public Library web site:  
http://www.watervillelibrary.org/content/1391528719wplbcc_february2014_calendar.pdf
 
All offerings hosted at the Waterville Public Library are free for participants. 
 
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WATERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY BUSINESS & CAREER CENTER
 FEBRUARY 2014 OFFERINGS


HOW TO MAXIMIZE A JOB FAIR WORKSHOP

Wednesday, February 12, 2014 * 1p-3p
Location: Colby Program Room, Lower Level, Waterville Public Library. 
Job fairs attract many who are trying to find a new job. Want to improve the odds for getting the job you want? The secret to success at a job fair is preparing in advance. Prepare for the upcoming Waterville Public Library Job Fair on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 10:30a-12:30p. This workshop is free and open to the public. Dana Hamilton of the Kennebec Valley Community Action Program will be presenting this workshop, which will help you to make the most of any job fair. Topics will include: What to do before the job fair; What to bring; What to wear; What to ask; What to do after to make a lasting impression.

  

How to Maximize a Job Fair Flyer: (please print, post and share):
http://www.watervillelibrary.org/content/1390909199howtojobfairfeb2014_flyer.pdf

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JOB FAIR 

Wednesday, February 26, 2014 * 10:30a-12:30p 
Location: Waterville Public Library.
The Waterville Public Library Business & Career Center will host a job fair on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 from 10:30a-12:30p. 10-20 hiring employers will be seeking new employees at this 2/26 event. Job seekers should come dressed professionally with business cards and/or copies of their resumes. The goal of this event is to bring people who need employment or a career change together with employers seeking outstanding employees. Free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Tammy Rabideau at 207.680.2611 or business@watervillelibrary.org.

This job fair is co-sponsored by the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, Kennebec Valley Community Action Program and the Waterville Public Library.

Job Fair Flyer: (please print, post and share)  
http://www.watervillelibrary.org/content/1390909981jobfairfeb26_2014_flyer.pdf

As they are confirmed, hiring employers are listed on the Waterville Public Library Business & Career Center web site and Facebook page:
** http://www.watervillelibrary.org/events/view-event.php?id=3569
** https://www.facebook.com/events/1460883064123513/

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RESUME WRITING LAB  

Weekly. Tuesdays * 10a-12p. Drop-in.   
Location: Colby Program Room, Lower Level, Waterville Public Library. 
A resume expert is available weekly at the Waterville Public Library to help with developing a resume.

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JOB SEEKER HELP

Weekly by appointment. Appointment required. Call today! 
Location: 1st Floor, Library.
Job seekers can get one-to-one help with the job search process and guidance on which of the job search services and workshops to use in the greater Waterville area. This service is provided by Dana Hamilton and is supported by the Kennebec Valley Community Action Program. For an appointment, call 207.680.2603 or stop by the Information Services Desk on the 1st floor of the Library.
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JOB SEEKING ASSISTANCE FOR VETERANS
Weekly by appointment.

Appointment required. Call today! 
Location: 1st Floor, Waterville Public Library.
   
Veterans of the US military can get one-to-one assistance with job search activities, resume writing, and interview skills. For an appointment, veterans may contact Doug Hudson directly at 624.5156 or douglas.c.hudson@maine.gov.

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MAINE STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR COUNSELING NEW! 

Wednesday, 2/12/2014 * 1p-4p and Wednesday, 2/26/2014 * 1p-4p.
Drop-In & By Appointment.  
Location: Living Room, 1st Floor, Waterville Public Library. 
The Maine State Department of Labor provides counseling help with your job search and information about Department of Labor programs, services and resources. A Maine State Department of Labor representative will be available to meet with you at the Waterville Public Library two afternoons per month. Drop-in or schedule an appointment by calling 207.680.2603 or stopping by the Information Services Desk! In case of inclement weather, please call 207.680.2603 to verify the advisor is in!

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BOOMERS: REINVENTING RETIREMENT WORKSHOP NEW! 

Saturday, February 15, 2014 * 10a-11:15a.
Location: Maine History Room, Waterville Public Library. 
How will you spend your time & energy when you leave full time employment? Are there things you want to incorporate into your life that have been on the "back burner" for years? Join Jim Peacock, a 25 year veteran of career coaching, in a discussions exploring the meaning of "retirement", the 3rd Quarter or Life, and how to approach the self reinvention opportunities inherent in this phase of life. Jim will offer 3 sessions in February, March and April. Attend one or any of the three.These workshops are free and do not require registration. For more information, contact Jim at JimPeacock@Peak-Careers.com, 207.649.9761 and/or view the series flyer available here: http://www.watervillelibrary.org/content/1391525418boomers_peacock_wpl_jan2014.pdf

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ADULT EDUCATION - SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!  NEW!
Weekly. Tuesdays, 10:15a-11a. Drop-in. 
Location: Living Room, 1st Floor, Waterville Public Library.

A representative from local adult education programs will be available to talk to you about the opportunity to earn a high school credential, transition from high school to college, improve your technology and other skills in order to find employment or better employment, learn English as a second language or access other programs that will best meet your needs based on your interests and career goals. Information will be available about Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education and Lawrence Adult Education. Weekly at the Waterville Public Library on Tuesdays, 10:15 - 11:00 a.m. Registration not required but please call 207.680.2603 to verify the advisor is in! Friendly and comfortable setting! For more information, contact Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education, One Brooklyn Avenue, Waterville, ME 04901 or 207.873.5754.

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WOMEN UNLIMITED 

Wednesday, February 19, 2014 * 10:30a-11:30a. Registration required.

Location: Living Room, 1st Floor, Waterville Public Library.  
Women Unlimited (WU) may be able to help you advance your career goals! At 10:30a on the 3rd Wednesdays of the month at the Waterville Public Library, a Women Unlimited representative will be available to by appointment provide an overview of the organization and how Women Unlimited may be able to serve you. The mission of Women Unlimited (WU) is to improve the economic well being of Maine women, minorities, and disadvantaged workers by providing access to and support in trade, technical, and transportation careers.  Registration by 2/18 required. (The session will be canceled if there are no registrations.) Please call 207.680.2603 or stop by the Information Services Desk at the Library to sign-up.
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ESSENTIALS OF COLLEGE PLANNING INFORMATION SESSION 
Thursday,  February 13 or 27,  2014 * 10:15a-12:15p. Registration required. 
Location: Waterville Public Library.
This interactive workshop touches on the four steps in the college process: admissions, financial aid, career and study skills. Register for a workshop at http://meoc.maine.edu/schedule.phpor by calling 1.800.281.3703.
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JOB CORPS INFORMATION SESSION 

Thursday, February 20, 2014 * 10:15a-12:15p.  
Location: Lower Level, Waterville Public Library. 
Job Corps is a FREE residential vocational training program for eligible youth ages 16-24. Training is available in the construction, medical, hospitality, and administrative fields. Job Corps also offers training in employability skills and life skills. Please join us at the Waterville Public Library to hear more about the program and to start the application process. To register: call Cathy Pinkham at 207.621.2350.

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FREE COMPUTER HELP AVAILABLE

 Weekly: Wednesdays * 3:00p - 5:00p; Saturdays * 12:30p - 2:30p. Drop-in.
 Location: Computer Instruction Lab, Colby Program Room, Lower Level, Library.
 A computer expert is available weekly at the Library to help you gain skills and confidence with computers. Come on to the lower level instruction lab and practice on laptop computers in a supportive environment. Registration not required, just stop by!
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COMPUTERS AVAILABLE 

Daily. Monday-Friday: 10a-7p; Saturday: 10a-3p. Sundays; 1p-4p. Drop-in.
Location: 1st Floor, Library.
14 modern public computers available. Search for jobs online, research companies, write resumes and more. Printing and copying services available at 10 cents per page.

 

CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS!

Pechakucha Night Waterville, Volume 15
 "A Concert of Ideas" 
Share your passion! Present what you love. 

Friday, April 11, 2014 

 Doors Open: 6:30p. Presentations Begin: 7:20p.

 $5 admission at the door. Students always free.

Location: TBA

 

PechaKucha Night Waterville is a creative networking event for the entire community featuring diverse presenters faced with the same dynamic challenge: telling a compelling story in 20x20 (20 images showing for 20 seconds per image). TRY IT! Every event is well attended and provides its own distinctive ride.   

 

Request for Presentation Proposals:

The deadline for the submission of proposals for the April event PechaKucha event is March 18, 2014. To submit a proposal to present at PechaKucha Night Waterville, send the following to pechakucha.waterville@gmail.com: name, profession, email address, and phone number; 2-5 images; brief bio and description of your presentation; names and contact info of 2 people who can provide fun facts about you (these folks are only contacted if and after you are selected as a presenter).

 

FMI:

 

Volume 15 Event Sponsors:

Colby College Museum of Art

Waterville Public Library Business & Career Center

 

Spotlight Ad Sponsor slots available! Just $25! GREAT advertising for your business! Email pechakucha.waterville@gmail.com FMI.

 

Converge and create in Waterville, Maine! 

 

 

All programs, workshops and services provided at the Waterville Public Library are free of charge to participants. Please share information about offerings with others. 

 

Thank you!

Warm Regards,

 

Tammy L. Rabideau
Librarian

Business & Career Center Coordinator

Waterville Public Library

73 Elm Street

Waterville, ME 04901 

207.680.2611

business@watervillelibrary.org 

http://www.watervillelibrary.org/departments/business/ 

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The Waterville Public Library Business & Career Center is committed to serving as a proactive community partner in support of the economic prosperity of the Waterville region. Programs, workshops and services are delivered by many different community service partners.

The Waterville Public Library is located at 73 Elm Street in Waterville, ME 04901. Parking is available in the large parking lot/Concourse across the street from the Library (off of Appleton Street). The public entrance to the Waterville Public Library is on Appleton Street. The main phone number for the Library is 207.872.5433. 

 

Since 1896, the Waterville Public Library has been a center for community and learning, a place where people and ideas connect. It is the mission of the Waterville Public Library to provide the best in library services to the Waterville community with its knowledgeable and helpful staff. With the largest collection of materials in public libraries in Central Maine, the Waterville Public Library is sure to have something that will interest everyone! The Library has an outstanding collection of books for readers of all ages, graphic novels, audiobooks, films, magazines, newspapers, music CDs, a large print collection, and downloadable titles for e-readers. The children's area provides programs for children of all ages. The Library provides access to 14 public computers as well as a teaching and learning space with 12 laptop computers, projection capabilities and flexible seating. The Waterville Public Library Business & Career Center provides services for job seekers, career changers, entrepreneurs, businesses, and creative types.

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