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Issue 35

LINKS, RESOURCES, & OPPORTUNITIES FOR GHA RESIDENTS

Greensboro Housing Authority is committed to helping our residents build life success. We are also committed to sharing opportunities that may contribute to furthering life success. Scroll down to see opportunities through GHA and our partners!

See previous issues of Life Success Opportunities Emails.

Some of the opportunities featured may still be relevant.

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HOT TOPICS:

PlayDaze celebrates the value of play and is designed to provide diverse play activities for preschoolers and families of all ages. Free for all.

Activities include:

Variety of outdoor play activities

Museum exploration

Opportunities to read

Animal adventures

Yoga

If you are a renter and in need of rental and/or utility assistance, the following agencies may be able to assist you. 

• Guilford County Department of Social Services
• Energy Assistance Program – (heating/cooling and water assistance) 336-641-3000
• Apply online here
• Greensboro Urban Ministry (utility assistance: water, power, and gas)
• Greensboro residents only - 336-271-5959
• United Way 211
• Faith Action International House
• (Refugee Rental Assistance program) - 336-379-0037
• Welfare Reform Liaison Project (WRLP)
• (housing expenses/utilities) – 336-691-5780

Greensboro Parks and Recreation is now accepting applications for Youth Leadership Greensboro (YLG), a leadership development program for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

Applications are available online. The deadline to apply is September 22. 

The program costs $80 for the year and fee assistance is available.

For more information, contact Athletics Coordinator Britt Huggins at 336-373-7617 or Greensboro Youth Council Coordinator Jasia Stevenson at 336-373-2734. 

Did you know that Goodwill Industries offers self-paced lessons you can access anytime?

Microlearning is designed with you in mind.

Learn at your own pace. Practice as much as you need to. Assess your skills when you are ready, and display the certificate you receive.

Microlearning training topics include Digital Skills, Employability, Leadership, Core Skills, and Professional Development.

*Click the image above for more information

 Monday, September 11 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM via Zoom

*Click the image above to register

Searching for a job can be a difficult and sometimes frustrating task. This training session is designed to assist you with the most current job-searching methods and to develop a plan to maximize your searching potential. Topics reviewed will include:

• Learning the concept of networking and how this can enhance your job search.
• Develop strategies for a targeted job search.
• How to use keywords for your online job search.
• Uploading your resume into online accounts.

Tuesday, September 12 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM via Zoom

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This training session teaches you how to prepare a professional resume that reflects your skills, knowledge, and experience that are relevant to the job you are seeking. Topics reviewed will include:

• Defining what a resume is and its purpose.
• Learning different resume formats and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
• Step-by-step creation of the most common sections found on resumes.
• Learning what information should be included and what mistakes to avoid.
• How to prepare and develop a targeted resume.

Wednesday, September 13 from 1:00PM – 2:00PM via Zoom

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This training session will help you prepare to articulate your skills, knowledge, and work experiences for your job interview. Learn how to address common interview questions and preparation strategies. Topics will include:

• How to prepare for virtual interviews.
• How to address difficult or uncomfortable questions, such as gaps in work experiences.
• Employ effective and successful follow-up strategies.
• Keys to re-branding yourself.
• Identifying the appropriate attire for an interview.

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Click the image above to request more information.

OPPORTUNITIES FROM GHA:

The Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) is a voluntary program for households enrolled in Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher, and Project-Based Voucher programs to help them increase their earnings and build financial capability and assets.

If you are interested in joining the Family Self-Sufficiency program, please click the image above.

Please watch this video for a brief explanation of the Family Self-Sufficiency Program.