Events & Classes

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Jul 17

Resume Review Drop-in

Wed Jul 17
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Central Library

Do you need some help with your resume? Are you unsure about your choice of words? Struggling to describe your accomplishments? Come meet with an experienced volunteer for a one-on-one review. If you have a paper copy of your resume, please bring it along. 

No registration required, drop in during the scheduled time for first come, first served help. Sessions are generally 30 minutes.

Jul 18

Learn about Google Sheets with Goodwill Industries

Thu Jul 18
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Gregory Heights Library

Build spreadsheet skills with the cloud-based, free software Google Sheets. This class, friendly to beginners with Google Accounts, allows an alternative to the Microsoft Excel class, while teaching many of the same skills. In this class, students become familiar with the user experience using Google Sheets, learn how to format cells, perform functions, and create graphs and tables.
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Jul 18

Job Corps Information Session

Thu Jul 18
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Gresham Library

Meet representatives from Springdale Job Corps to learn about the free programs available. Job Corps provides young people with the skills they need to find jobs and helps steer them towards their right career path. 

No need to register, drop in any time during the session to get information and have your questions answered. 

Jul 23

Resume Review Drop-in

Tue Jul 23
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Capitol Hill Library

Do you need some help with your resume? Are you unsure about your choice of words? Struggling to describe your accomplishments? Come meet with an experienced volunteer for a one-on-one review. If you have a paper copy of your resume, please bring it along. 

No registration required, drop in during the scheduled time for first come first served help. Sessions are generally 30 minutes.

Jul 23

Resume Review Drop-in

Tue Jul 23
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Woodstock Library

Do you need some help with your resume? Are you unsure about your choice of words? Struggling to describe your accomplishments? Come meet with an experienced volunteer for a one-on-one review. If you have a paper copy of your resume, please bring it along. 

No registration required, drop in during the scheduled time for first come first served help. Sessions are generally 30 minutes.

Jul 24

Resume Review Drop-in

Wed Jul 24
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Central Library

Do you need some help with your resume? Are you unsure about your choice of words? Struggling to describe your accomplishments? Come meet with an experienced volunteer for a one-on-one review. If you have a paper copy of your resume, please bring it along. 

No registration required, drop in during the scheduled time for first come, first served help. Sessions are generally 30 minutes.

Jul 25

Babysitter Training

Thu Jul 25
10:00 AM - 5:15 PM
Rockwood Library

This Safety Side Up course provides discussion, activities and hands-on practice to increase your confidence and give you the skills you need to be the best babysitter possible, including, safely find and prepare for a babysitting job, care for kids of all ages and deal with difficult situations, prepare safe and fun activities, making safe choices and basic first aid.

Lunch is provided.

Jul 25

Job Corps Information Session

Thu Jul 25
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Rockwood Library

Meet representatives from Springdale Job Corps to learn about the free programs available. Job Corps provides young people with the skills they need to find jobs and helps steer them towards their right career path. 

No need to register, drop in any time during the session to get information and have your questions answered. 

Jul 26

Resume Review Drop-in

Fri Jul 26
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Gresham Library

Do you need some help with your resume? Are you unsure about your choice of words? Struggling to describe your accomplishments? Come meet with an experienced volunteer for a one-on-one review. If you have a paper copy of your resume, please bring it along. 

No registration required, drop in during the scheduled time for first come first served help. Sessions are generally 30 minutes.

Jul 27

Babysitter Training

Sat Jul 27
10:00 AM - 5:15 PM
Capitol Hill Library

This Safety Side Up course provides discussion, activities and hands-on practice to increase your confidence and give you the skills you need to be the best babysitter possible, including, safely find and prepare for a babysitting job, care for kids of all ages and deal with difficult situations, prepare safe and fun activities, making safe choices and basic first aid.

Lunch is provided.

Jul 30

Roadside Repair Bike Workshop for Teens

Tue Jul 30
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Gresham Library

Learn to repair your bike! Join staff from Bike Works by p:ear to patch tires and more. Supplies supplied. 

Jul 31

Resume Review Drop-in

Wed Jul 31
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Central Library

Do you need some help with your resume? Are you unsure about your choice of words? Struggling to describe your accomplishments? Come meet with an experienced volunteer for a one-on-one review. If you have a paper copy of your resume, please bring it along. 

No registration required, drop in during the scheduled time for first come, first served help. Sessions are generally 30 minutes.

Aug 1

Microsoft Word with Goodwill Industries

Thu Aug 1
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Holgate Library

Begin to master the spectrum of capabilities within Microsoft Word, gaining practical formatting skills and an introduction to advanced skills such as design and layout. Students will learn to navigate the tabs and ribbon within Word and understand how to use the tools that word processing software can provide to job seekers and employees in the workforce.

Aug 5

Resume Review Drop-in

Mon Aug 5
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Kenton Library

Do you need some help with your resume? Are you unsure about your choice of words? Struggling to describe your accomplishments? Come meet with an experienced volunteer for a one-on-one review. If you have a paper copy of your resume, please bring it along. 

No registration required, drop in during the scheduled time for first come first served help. Sessions are generally 30 minutes.

Aug 6

Resume Review Drop-in

Tue Aug 6
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Woodstock Library

Do you need some help with your resume? Are you unsure about your choice of words? Struggling to describe your accomplishments? Come meet with an experienced volunteer for a one-on-one review. If you have a paper copy of your resume, please bring it along. 

No registration required, drop in during the scheduled time for first come first served help. Sessions are generally 30 minutes.

Aug 7

Resume Review Drop-in

Wed Aug 7
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Central Library

Do you need some help with your resume? Are you unsure about your choice of words? Struggling to describe your accomplishments? Come meet with an experienced volunteer for a one-on-one review. If you have a paper copy of your resume, please bring it along. 

No registration required, drop in during the scheduled time for first come, first served help. Sessions are generally 30 minutes.

Aug 8

Microsoft Excel with Goodwill Industries

Thu Aug 8
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Holgate Library

Enhance your professional competencies by beginning to utilize the capabilities possible with Microsoft Excel. Students will be introduced to critical Excel functions such as creating graphs and tables from data sets, becoming familiar with tools to sort and filter large data sets, and enhance the efficiency of their data entry.

Aug 8

City of Portland Employment Information Session

Thu Aug 8
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Hollywood Library

Meet Employment Representatives from the City of Portland to learn about available jobs and the hiring process. 
 
No need to register, drop in any time during the session to get information and have your questions answered. 

Aug 13

Work for 9-1-1, Employment Information Session

Tue Aug 13
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Hollywood Library

The Bureau of Emergency Communications is a team dedicated to helping community members in Multnomah County. Come learn more about working for 9-1-1 at this in-person information session.

Aug 14

Resume Review Drop-in

Wed Aug 14
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Central Library

Do you need some help with your resume? Are you unsure about your choice of words? Struggling to describe your accomplishments? Come meet with an experienced volunteer for a one-on-one review. If you have a paper copy of your resume, please bring it along. 

No registration required, drop in during the scheduled time for first come, first served help. Sessions are generally 30 minutes.