Opportunity/Oportunidad Professional Development FREE GED TEST P R E PA R AT I O N CLASSES. Need to study to pass the GED? Literacy Lubbock offers free, flexible, and casual prep classes at various times to fit in with your busy schedule. Call us at 806-7753636 for more information or register for Free classes at www.literacylubbock.org.
2021 Open Enrollment Dates
ark your calendar on the M date, November 1, 2020. Give yourself plenty of time to compare your options and select the best plan to meet your coverage needs and pocketbook before Open
Enrollment ends on December 15th. If you don’t act by December 15, you can’t get 2021 coverage unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. Plans sold during Open Enrollment start January 1, 2021.
Fechas de inscripción abierta 2021
arque su calendario en la M fecha, 1 de noviembre de 2020. Tómese el tiempo suficiente para comparar sus opciones y seleccionar el mejor plan para satisfacer sus necesidades de cobertura y su bolsillo antes de que finalice la Inscripción Abierta el 15 de diciembre.
Si no actúa antes del 15 de diciembre, no podrá obtener la cobertura de 2021 a menos que califique para un Período de inscripción especial. Los planes vendidos durante la inscripción abierta comienzan el 1 de enero de 2021.
COVID Relief Loan Program
he SPAG CORE (Covid Relief) T program is still available for small businesses impacted by
COVID-19, who are seeking fixed and low interest working capital loans. The program was established to help existing small businesses (2-years or older) sustain their business operations during these trying times. The South Plains Association of Governments (SPAG) has received a $4 million grant from the U.S. DepartmentofCommerce(Economic Development Administration) to operate a COVID-19 relief loan program for the South Plains 15-county region. CORE Lending Criteria The lending area will be limited to businesses located in the following 15 SPAG Counties: Bailey, Cochran, Crosby, Dickens, Floyd, Garza, Hale, Hockley, King, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn, Motley, Terry, and Yoakum. Lending Limits –most applicants
are expected to apply for $25K, $50K, $75K, or $100k loans. Loan proceeds must be utilized for working capital, payroll, utilities, mortgage payments, or rent. There is a potential to request higher loan amounts, but it will be on a caseby-case basis depending on the type of business. Rates - 2.44% fixed interest rate (set by EDA) with a term of no longer than 10-years. Once loans have been funded, the loan will be placed on an automatic 6-month moratorium on principal payments. Once the 6-month moratorium ends, borrowers will be required to start monthly principal and interest payments. All complete applications and/or questions regarding SPAG CORE must be sent to the following: spagcore@spag.org. Applications will be considered on a first come, first come complete basis.
Job Search Skills Class to Start Nov. 7
o u t h P l a i n s C o l l e g e ’s S Workforce Development will offer a Job Search Skills class from 8
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a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 7 (Saturday) in Room 130 at the Lubbock Center campus, 3907 Ave. Q. The cost is $65 per person. According to Jay Warnick, director of Continuing Education and Workforce Development, the daylong class will focus on four areas to help participants gain employment. “This job search skills class is a great opportunity for anyone who is just beginning their job search or for anyone who is looking to regain employment or is looking to change their current position,”
Warnick said. The class will focus on Online Assessments and Evaluations, finding the right fit. Developing Professional Documents will include writing resumes, cover letters and references. Preparing the Job Search will use LinkedIn, Indeed, informational interviews and searching job descriptions. The Interview Preparation segment will address commonly asked questions, dress for success, preparing for the actual interview and follow up. To pay for a spot in the class, visit https://secure.touchnet.net/ C20027_ustores/web/store_main.
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FREE GED AND ESL CLASSES for Lubbock and the surrounding area offered by Adult Education Center. We accept new students on a bimonthly basis. You must be at least 17 years old and not enrolled in public school to be eligible for the classes. For more info call 806-2815750. Open Mon. thru Fri. from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. BASIC ENGLISH CLASS – Clase de Inglés – aprender Inglés básico, 3211 58th Street, (east of Indiana) Lubbock. Horas: Cada Miércoles a las 7:30-8:30 de la noche. 806-239-5352 GRATIS!! CHILD CARE AVAILABLE FOR INCOME-ELIGIBLE FAMILIES Families who are income eligible may receive fee assistance to attend one of the Early Learning Center’s five centers for child care. Parents or caretakers must be employed or in school. The program is open from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (806) 765-9981 for more information. CLASES DE INGLÉS COMO SEGUNDA IDIOMA La Literacia de Lubbock (Literacy Lubbock) ofrecen clases gratis de inglés como segundo idioma (English as Second Language) para la comunidad. Todos los adultos están bienvenido en estas clases. Para más información, llame a (806) 775-3636. FREE CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY: The Caprock Regional Public Defender Office offers free legal representation to 13 surrounding West Texas Counties. The office handles Felony, Misdemeanor and Juvenile cases for citizens that cannot afford to hire a criminal defense lawyer. Call (806) 742-4312 to see if your county qualifies for this service. IMMIGRATION SERVICES If you need help with immigration issues call 806-741-0409. SERVICIOS DE INMIGRACIÓN Si necesitan ayuda con asuntos de inmigración llame a este numero (806) 7410409. REFERRAL FOR QUALITY CHILD CARE in Lubbock by the South Plains Day Home Association helps parents with free referrals to licensed or registered day care facilities that are routinely monitored by the Texas Department and Protective Services. Call 796-0606 or 792-1847 for more information.
