2 Free Online Workshops: Libraries at the Core of Workforce Recovery

Project Compass is offering two free online workshops this summer “to build your knowledge and confidence to deliver programs and services that will keep the workforce in your community moving forward in the 21st century.”

• 1st workshop:
  June 2011
  Core responses to the basic needs of patrons impacted by the weak economy, and specific responses to job seekers
• 2nd workshop:
  July 2011
  Learn how libraries can support local economic development, and help patrons increase their personal financial skills

Format:

• one live session with self-directed interactions
• reading assignments and related discussions

Register at https://oclc.webex.com/oclc/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=718162312

Continuing education credits: Category B; “Upon completion of a post-workshop survey, you will be able to request a certificate for the workshop.”

Get all the info — including a detailed outline — at Libraries at the Core of Workforce Recovery.

Working With Your Workforce Center

WebJunction is offering a free online seminar on ideas for ways libraries can collaborate with local job centers to provide services to job seekers.

Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 pm CST
Registration: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=1690

Here’s a description of the 1-hour webinar:

Workforce Centers operate with myriad local, state and federal funding streams to support the unemployed, but not every job seeker qualifies. Learn how this impacts your library patrons and what libraries can do to make better connections for our customers. Representatives from Anoka County, Minnesota will describe how the Job Training Center and the Anoka County Library forged an innovative collaboration to make sure every door is the right door for job seekers.

This webinar is eligible to earn 1 continuing education contact hour.

Sources:
Working With Your Workforce Center registration form
WebJunction Webinars & Online Conferences