YWCA Marin- Upcoming JOB ASSISTANCE; Workshops, Classes, and Events


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ORIENTATION

Workshop

(new participants)

(Virtual)

Every Monday

1-2pm

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To learn more about the YWCA Marin: Working For You, attend a Virtual orientation. In this meeting you’ll learn about the workshops and services available for women 18+, 50+, 60+, and all genders.


Through our program you’ll learn how to get job ready, build your skills and stay motivated in your job search. 



Orientation is required before taking any class or workshop. 

Tech Success Classes!

(Updated dates for Feb,March, April )

Join Instructor

Ken Dickinson (BACT)

Bay Area Computer Training


He teaches students basics and skills for popular applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Workspace, Zoom and more!


A Note for New Students:


You will received an email from Ken Dickinson, bactrain@gmail.com and will send you a Zoom link to join the class usually 2-3 days prior to the start date. Please be on the look-out for his email.


If this is your first time taking computer classes with us and you have a Gmail account, Ken's email will end up in your "Promotions Tab." Once you have okay'd his email to go into your Inbox, it will be there going forward.

MS Word Core Skills


MARCH:

4,6,11,13,18,20

9 AM - 10:30AM


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In this class series you will learn how to Word Core Skills Class integrates 

fundamental skills needed to operate this program.


Participants learn to navigate documents, edit text, and apply formatting, gaining a solid foundation in document creation. The course covers tables, charts, and image incorporation, enhancing visual presentation skills.

Outlook Essential Skills


April : 4th & 9th


9AM - 10:30AM

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The Outlook Essential Skills class provides participants with crucial proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Outlook, a powerful email and communication platform.


Attendees will learn essential skills such as composing and sending emails, organizing messages with folders and tags, and managing contacts efficiently. 

MS EXCEL CORE Skills



April:

1,3,8,10,15,17

9am - 10:30am

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The MS Excel Core Skills class equips participants with essential proficiency in Microsoft Excel, a powerful spreadsheet software. Throughout the course, attendees learn fundamental skills, including data entry, formula creation, and spreadsheet organization.


By the end of the class, participants will have a solid foundation in MS Excel, empowering them to handle data, perform calculations, and create professional-looking spreadsheets with efficiency and accuracy.

PowerPoint

Essentials


MARCH:

5,7,12


9am - 10:30am

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The PowerPoint Essential Skills class equips participants with essential proficiency in leveraging Microsoft's powerful presentation software. Through this course, attendees will develop fundamental skills across various PowerPoint features, including slide creation, formatting, animations, and slide transitions.


By the end of the class, participants will possess a strong foundation in PowerPoint, enabling them to craft visually appealing presentations that captivate audiences and communicate ideas with clarity and professionalism. 


Google Apps

Essentials


MARCH:

4,6,11


1PM - 2:30PM

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The Google Apps Essential Skills class offers participants comprehensive training in utilizing Google's suite of productivity tools effectively. Throughout this course, attendees will gain proficiency in essential features and functionalities across various Google applications, including Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.


By the end of the class, participants will have a solid foundation in using Google Apps, enabling them to optimize their work processes, communicate effectively, and collaborate seamlessly


Email Marketing


April : 2nd


9AM - 10:30AM

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The Email Marketing class provides participants with comprehensive training in leveraging email as a powerful marketing tool. Throughout this course, attendees will gain proficiency in essential email marketing strategies, techniques, and best practices to create impactful and engaging email campaigns.


By the end of the class, participants will have a solid foundation in email marketing, empowering them to create and execute successful email campaigns that drive engagement, generate leads, and achieve business objectives. 


Canva Essentials


March :

5th,7th


1PM - 2:30PM

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The Canva Essentials class offers participants comprehensive training in utilizing Canva's versatile design platform effectively. Throughout this course, attendees will gain proficiency in essential features and functionalities across Canva's intuitive interface, enabling them to create stunning visual content for various purposes.

By the end of the class, participants will have a solid foundation in using Canva, empowering them to unleash their creativity and produce high-quality visual content for personal and professional projects.

EXPRESS WORKSHOPS:

60 Minutes to Success

Our 60+ Career Express Workshops are open to all clients AND all Marin residents ages 60+.


These interactive and information-packed sessions offer job seekers up-to-date information on potential topics they may encounter throughout the job search process.


Leave our sessions informed, confident and ready to move forward with a successful job search!

Behavioral Interviewing At Your Best

(Virtual)

March 12th

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM



Learn about behavioral interviewing and how to master your responses. Practice interview questions with a partner. Open to all genders ages 60 or older who reside in Marin.

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Salary

Negotiating

For Women

(Virtual)

March 14th

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM



Learn why women find negotiating salary challenging. Prepare for an effective salary conversation with an employer. Feel confident and empowered to ask for what you deserve!

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Resume That Shines

(Virtual)

March 5th

1:00PM - 2:00PM



Learn how to easily master the key steps in developing and writing your resume, and to customize and adapt your resume for specific jobs. Open to all genders ages 60 or older who reside in Marin.

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Making Age

an Asset

(Virtual)

March 19th

1:00PM - 2:00PM




Identify the strengths you bring to the workplace based on your age and experience. Practice making age your asset in a practice interview session. 

Open to all genders ages 60 or older who reside in Marin.

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LINKEDIN ESSENTIALS

(Virtual)

March 27th

1:00 PM - 2:00PM

Discover the essential strategies for crafting a standout LinkedIn profile in our comprehensive workshop. Learn how to optimize key sections, showcase your skills and experience effectively, and tailor your profile to align with specific career opportunities.

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