August

30th, 6:30-8pm, Hope @ Work career support ministry small group meeting at Lutheran Church of Hope. FREE

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30th, 1-4pm, Central Library Job Assistance Program. Opportunity is knocking! Central Library is partnering with ISED to provide assistance in job searching. The program consists of assistance in using the computer for searching and applying for jobs. Computer Lab. Preregister. FREE

30th, Basic Computer Workshop presented by IowaWorks. This is an interactive How To workshop about the use of a computer, mouse and internet. How to set up an email account, fill out an online application and attach a resume. This is a 3-day workshop, only the first date is listed on the calendar. No pre-requisite to attend. For every IowaWORKS workshop, you must contact IowaWorks to enroll and you must be an active member of the center. For more information on how to enroll or how to become an active member 515-281-9700. FREE

30th, Resume Development Workshop presented by IowaWorks. This is an information course on what documentation is necessary when preparing to write a resume, as well as what type of resume will be most effective for your job search. This course will continue into the Resume Writing course, so you will need basic computer and typing skills. For every IowaWORKS workshop, you must contact IowaWorks to enroll and you must be an active member of the center. For more information on how to enroll or how to become an active member 515-281-9700. FREE

31st, 5-7pm, Rock the Rails at Hessen Haus. Open to members and non-members. The Greater Des Moines Partnership, Environmental Law and Policy Center, Young Professionals Connection, and the Nadas have teamed together for Rock The Rails. Come show your support for extending passenger rail from Chicago to Des Moines to Omaha, and join us for the unveiling of a new Partnership initiative. This event is free and open to the public, and will feature music by Jason Walsmith and Mike Butterworth of the Nadas.

31st, Cover Letters and References presented by IowaWorks. IowaWorks now has a workshop that will assist job seekers on how to write a cover letter and what to include in a cover letter. Developing a list of references will be included. The public is welcome to attend and the event is free of charge, from 10-11am. However, this is limited seating, so please arrive early to guarantee participation in this workshop. Call 515-281-9616 to confirm dates and times. FREE

31st, Basic Computer Workshop presented by IowaWorks. This is an interactive How To workshop about the use of a computer, mouse and internet. How to set up an email account, fill out an online application and attach a resume. This is a 3-day workshop, only the first date is listed on the calendar. No pre-requisite to attend. For every IowaWORKS workshop, you must contact IowaWorks to enroll and you must be an active member of the center. For more information on how to enroll or how to become an active member 515-281-9700. FREE

31st, Resume Writing Workshop presented by IowaWorks. This is an interactive course in which one creates a professional resume based around the information learned in the Resume Development Workshop. Pre-requisite: Must have attended the Resume Development Workshop the same week and have computer and typing skills to attend. For every IowaWORKS workshop, you must contact IowaWorks to enroll and you must be an active member of the center. For more information on how to enroll or how to become an active member 515-281-9700. FREE

September

1st, Basic Computer Workshop presented by IowaWorks. This is an interactive How To workshop about the use of a computer, mouse and internet. How to set up an email account, fill out an online application and attach a resume. This is a 3-day workshop, only the first date is listed on the calendar. No pre-requisite to attend. For every IowaWORKS workshop, you must contact IowaWorks to enroll and you must be an active member of the center. For more information on how to enroll or how to become an active member 515-281-9700. FREE

1st, Assessment Workshop presented by IowaWorks. This is an interactive assessment tool to assist in determining interests & skills for career planning. You must have basic typing skills to attend. For every IowaWORKS workshop, you must contact IowaWorks to enroll and you must be an active member of the center. For more information on how to enroll or how to become an active member 515-281-9700. FREE

1st, Basic Microsoft Word 2007 Workshop presented by Iowa Workforce Development This is an interactive course on Word 2007. It includes information on how to create & edit documents, resumes and letters. You must have basic computer and typing skills to attend. For every IowaWORKS workshop, you must contact IowaWorks to enroll and you must be an active member of the center. For more information on how to enroll or how to become an active member 515-281-9700. FREE

1st, Interviewing Skills Workshop presented by Iowa Workforce Development. This is an informative workshop on How to successfully interview for employment including: Putting your best foot forward & Dos and Donts. No pre-requisite to attend. For every IowaWORKS workshop, you must contact IowaWorks to enroll and you must be an active member of the center. For more information on how to enroll or how to become an active member 515-281-9700. FREE

1st, 11:30am-1pm, WDM Chamber New View Event, “YP’s in Politics” Luncheon at WDM City Hall. Catered by Bravo! Cucina Italiana $12. RSVP to julie@wdmchamber.org

2nd, Computer Workshop presented by IowaWorks. This is an interactive How To workshop about the use of a computer, mouse and internet. How to set up an email account, fill out an online application and attach a resume. This is a 3-day workshop, only the first date is listed on the calendar. No pre-requisite to attend. For every IowaWORKS workshop, you must contact IowaWorks to enroll and you must be an active member of the center. For more information on how to enroll or how to become an active member 515-281-9700. FREE

2nd, Resume Writing Workshop presented by IowaWorks. This is an interactive course in which one creates a professional resume based around the information learned in the Resume Development Workshop. Pre-requisite: Must have attended the Resume Development Workshop the same week and have computer and typing skills to attend. For every IowaWORKS workshop, you must contact IowaWorks to enroll and you must be an active member of the center. For more information on how to enroll or how to become an active member 515-281-9700. FREE

2nd, Interviewing Skills Workshop presented by Iowa Workforce Development. This is an informative workshop on How to successfully interview for employment including: Putting your best foot forward & Dos and Donts. No pre-requisite to attend. For every IowaWORKS workshop, you must contact IowaWorks to enroll and you must be an active member of the center. For more information on how to enroll or how to become an active member 515-281-9700. FREE

2nd, Basic Computer Workshop in Spanish presented by IowaWorks. This is an interactive How To workshop about the use of a computer, mouse and internet. How to set up an email account, fill out an online application and attach a resume. For every IowaWORKS workshop, you must contact IowaWorks to enroll and you must be an active member of the center. For more information on how to enroll or how to become an active member 515-281-9700. FREE

2nd, 9am-noon, Unemployed in Des Moines Networking at Smokey Row. Janet Tingwald of The School of Life presents: Navigating Change: Thriving in Turbulent Times. Many of us would like to “brave the rapids,” but hesitate to make changes in our lives because it doesn’t feel “safe.”  Or have been thrown into the rapids of change and can’t get out.  In this presentation you will learn what keeps us from moving forward and learn to navigate smoothly through the many challenges that come with making changes in our lives and businesses.

2nd, 5-7pm, Johnston Chamber Business After Hours hosted by Bartlett & West Engineers at Hyperion Field Club. Please RSVP by Wednesday, September 1, 2010 to the Chamber office at 276-9064 or email heather@johnstonchamber.com

2nd, 5-7pm, Urbandale Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, Presented by Anderson Properties. Cost: Free to attend, but RSVP’s are requested. Register at http://www.uniquelyurbandale.com

3rd, Resume Writing Workshop presented by IowaWorks. This is an interactive course in which one creates a professional resume based around the information learned in the Resume Development Workshop. Pre-requisite: Must have attended the Resume Development Workshop the same week and have computer and typing skills to attend. For every IowaWORKS workshop, you must contact IowaWorks to enroll and you must be an active member of the center. For more information on how to enroll or how to become an active member 515-281-9700. FREE

3rd, Basic Computer Workshop in Spanish presented by IowaWorks. This is an interactive How To workshop about the use of a computer, mouse and internet. How to set up an email account, fill out an online application and attach a resume. For every IowaWORKS workshop, you must contact IowaWorks to enroll and you must be an active member of the center. For more information on how to enroll or how to become an active member 515-281-9700. FREE