Kenton County Public Library March 2024 Career & Job Services

Career & Job Services

*Register for these free events at kentonlibrary.org or by calling 859.962.4002

COVINGTON BRANCH

1-1 Business Coaching Session

TUES., MAR. 5 • 1:30-5 PM

Register for a FREE 30-60-minute session to discuss your business challenges and aspirations.

WIOA Eligibility Information Hour

FRI., MAR. 8 • 10:30-11:30 AM

If you are a dislocated worker and are interested in going to school or training in a new skill, you may be eligible for WIOA funds to pay for it. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, otherwise known as WIOA, is a federal grant that connects individuals to training and employment resources.

Power Your Job Search with Google Tools

FRI., MAR. 15 • 10-11 AM

Learn how to use Google tools to make your job search easier and more efficient, including finding relevant opportunities, tracking applications, creating a resume and more.

How to Gain Management Commitment to Safety

WED., MAR. 20 • 2-3 PM

Learn how to create a strategy to gain management commitment to safety and advance your safety program.

Young Adult and Teen Job Fair

THURS., MAR. 21 • 4-6 PM

Meet representatives of major local employers hiring for retail, food industry, recreation, health care, childcare, and many other positions who have keys to a brighter future for you. Bring copies of your resume and be prepared for a potential interview.

Boost Your Business with Google

FRI., MAR. 22 • 1-4 PM

Receive free assistance on how to get started with a Google relationship or have questions about Google products such as Google ads, Business listing, Merchant/Shopping, Tag Manager and more.

Improve Your Resumé with Practical Strategies

TUES., MAR. 26 • 2-3 PM

Ace Your Next Job Interview

FRI., MAR. 29 • 10-11 AM

This workshop can help you feel more confident, prepare to communicate clearly, and present your best self to a potential employer.

ERLANGER BRANCH

Getting Started: Begin Your Career Transition with Us

MON., MAR. 4 • 6:30-8 PM

TUES., MAR. 19 • 10 AM-NOON

Join our Volunteer Career Coach for an orientation on getting started and what to consider first to get yourself moving on your job search.

Interviewing Skills Workshop

TUES., MAR. 5 • 10:30 AM-12:30 PM

Learn tips on one-on-one, panel, virtual, and lunch/dinner-type interviews. We will discuss research methods, voice and presence factors, various practice question options and the importance of well-educated follow-up questions.

Northern Kentucky Accountability Group

WED., MAR. 6, 20 & 27 • 9:15-11:30 AM

NKYAG is a job search support group for professionals in transition or anyone wanting to change careers. We offer a weekly community speaker on some educational aspects of the job search process that a regular class does not cover. Features motivational speakers, networking opportunities, job search leads and connections to community partners.

Build Your LinkedIn Profile

WED., MAR. 6, 13, 20 & 27 • 1-2:30 PM

Join LinkedIn expert Carolyn Dickerson in this four-part series and learn how to make your LinkedIn profile work for you.

Use Data Axle to Build a Target Company List for Your Job Search

THURS., MAR. 7 • 2-3:30 PM

Leave with a preliminary list of company prospects!

Toastmasters

MON., MAR. 11 & 25 • 6:45-8:30 PM

Toastmasters International teaches public speaking and leadership skills.

The Fundamentals of Networking

TUES., MAR. 12 • 6-8:30 PM

Networking is the number one way for professionals to find new jobs and help grow their careers. Learn how to overcome fear, develop coping techniques, and practice self-care while networking.

Transferable Skills Workshop

THURS., MAR. 14 • 10-11:30 AM

This class will focus on an analysis of your transferable skills and how they will be applied to your future work.

Resumé Basics for Today

TUES., MAR. 19 • 1-3 PM

We will do a reality check on the purpose of a resumé, review types of resumés, discuss how to collect and organize document data, best practices for writing, the influence of ATS, and more.

Lean Six Sigma White Belt through Breakthrough Performance

THURS., MAR. 21 • 9 AM-1 PM

Introduction to Lean and Six Sigma concepts and methodologies. Individuals will learn what Lean Six Sigma is, how it was developed, and the tools it uses to streamline and improve results in production and service industries.

Mastering the Art of Informational Meetings

MON., MAR. 25 • 6-7 PM

Learn how to research potential pathways, questions to ask in meetings, and techniques for follow-up. We’ll also cover business cards and your options for designing and printing them.

The Fine Art of Job Search Correspondence

THURS., MAR. 28 • 10-11:30 AM

Learn how to compose and write effective job-hunting emails, cover letters and PAIN letters to get yourself noticed in your job search.

INDEPENDENCE

Side Hustle Without the Hustle

MON., MAR. 18 • 6-7:30 PM

Learn how to set up a side business in just seven days by getting scrappy and focusing only on what’s necessary. The free workshop has a workbook and additional resources to make it easy to start.

ONLINE

Managing ATS Workshop

FRI., MAR. 1 • 10-NOON

A knowledgeable instructor will expertly guide you through the complex nature of Applicant Tracking Software and the system’s influence in today’s job search process. Learn how to elevate your status when submitting resumes and cover letters for job applications. You will become a Jobscan.co tool expert. Following the program, you will receive access to a Premium Jobscan.co account for the duration of your job search through KCPL.

Protect Yourself from Online Scams

THURS., MAR. 7 • 6-7 PM

Familiarize yourself with some of the techniques scammers commonly use to access sensitive information.

Elevator Pitch Power Plan

MON., MAR. 11 • 6-7:30 PM

Learn how to present your professional experience, accomplishments, and job search goals in a succinct and persuasive way. Use your pitch to network and make connections to further your job search.

Manage and Build Your Online Brand

THURS., MAR. 14 • 6:30-8 PM

Having a strong professional brand and a well-thought-out career story can open many opportunities for you, especially when it comes to pursuing your next job. Begin by learning about social media, building an online presence, and how to use both to establish or build a career.

Core Skills Workshop

WED., MAR. 27 • 6-7:30 PM

Designed to help you identify and analyze your transferable core skills, our instructor will discuss the aptitudes you have used in previous employment. You will then be able to determine the best skills you have to offer and use them to move forward in

Improve Your Resumé with Practical Strategies

Use Data Axle to Build a Target Company List for Your Job Search